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by David Harris
Russia invaded Ukraine for its own imperialist reasons. Ukraine, like other sovereign nations, has the right to chart its own destiny.
The slanderous report shows no understanding of the reality of Israeli society, any more than it does of Israel’s challenges in finding an enduring answer to the Palestinian question.
What the essence of being Jewish means to me.
It's high time to address Rep. Omar's pattern of offensive commentary.
There is much we can, must, and should do to confront the old and new demons that we’re facing today.
Four examples – Paris, Wuppertal, Saint-Nicolas, and Oslo – where the legal process failed Jews, failed justice, and failed common sense.
The story of Israel is the wondrous realization of a 3,500-year link among a land, a faith, a language, a people, and a vision.
Like the Black Death, some people are scapegoating the Jews for the coronavirus.
Five enduring lessons of this defining period.
The unique status afforded to Palestinians is the single biggest stumbling block to achieving peace.
The misguided notion that if only Israel did this or that, peace would be at hand.
Without understanding what happened in the past, it’s impossible to grasp where we are today.
In Orwellian fashion, truth is being turned on its head.
The difference between Hamas and Israel couldn’t be greater, yet you wouldn’t know it when listening to some observers.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day
In honor of Jewish refugees from Arab lands.
We must rededicate ourselves to the values the terrorists would destroy, and show the resolve to defeat our adversaries.
After Copenhagen, here are the next steps I wish Europe would take.
Marking its 75th solemn anniversary, important lessons for today’s world.
Those who refuse to grasp the simple, stark truth.
Tired of all the anti-Israel bashing? Read this and take pleasure in the miracle of Israel.
And why it’s not only the Jews who should be concerned.
Israel’s story is one of the great chapters in the annals of history.
Ten crucial lessons that resonate to this day.
Answering the critics.
Why I'm proud to stand up for Israel.
I lost friends in the crash that killed key leaders from the Polish government, economy, and military.
We must increase the penalty for defiance.
It's time to recognize that Israel is in danger and needs our help. If we Jews aren't going to respond to the call, who will?
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