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SCOTUS Could Force Obama's Hand on Jerusalem

In my column for the National Post, I discuss how a Supreme Court case might force the White House to explain its policy towards Jerusalem: Two can play at this game. Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority have abandoned negotiations with Israel. They are seeking UN recognition of …

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Written by David Frum on Saturday November 5, 2011

Terror Returns to Jerusalem

It’s shocking to see how quickly tensions escalate in Israel, and how easily a tenuous calm was shattered by Wednesday’s attack in downtown Jerusalem. It’s shocking to see how quickly tensions escalate in Israel, and how a tenuous calm was so quickly shattered by Wednesday’s terrorist attack in …

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Written by Tim Mak on Thursday March 24, 2011

Israel Doesn't Need Religious Police

Earlier this week, a woman praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem was arrested for wearing a prayer shawl (a tallit). The authorities have set a dangerous precedent by denying her right to practice her faith. Earlier this week, a woman praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem was arrested …

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Written by Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld on Friday November 20, 2009