Percentage Points, Pressure-Points, and “What-If” March 27, 1998 One of the various functions I fulfil in Hebron is as liaison between The Jewish Community of Hebron and the Jerusalem-based American Consulate. Because the United States does not recognize Israel’s “occupation” of the “West Bank” the US embassy in Tel Aviv has nothing to do with us. Consequently, the US consulate is delegated with the authority to […]
Read moreThe past few days have witnessed new heights in attempts to annihilate Hebron’s Jewish Community. That is very strong language, I know, and I’m sure some of your think I’m exaggerating. Unfortunately, I’m not. “The Jewish settlement in Hebron, which was established three years ago was a mistake from the start and the price that Israel has had to pay for […]
Read moreHostageMarch 14, 1998 Yesterday afternoon I witnessed an amazing event during a meeting of Arab and Israeli officers in the middle of a street, covered with rocks and the remnants of firebombs. Rocks had been flying for well over an hour. ‘Palestinian police’ and Arafat’s soldiers did virtually nothing to stop the rioting. The scene looked similar to a game […]
Read moreStrangers in a Strange Land – Part OneMarch 8, 1998 For a moment use your imagination: A narrow street, shops, automobiles, horses, push-carts, tens (sometimes hundreds or more) of people milling about, in the middle of the street. Among the people some adorn Kafiyas. Some women wear clothe mask covering their faces. Others only cover their hair. Other men and […]
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