Hebron First David WilderMarch 30, 2011 As the weather changes, as winter moves into spring and summer, as the meteorological temperature rises, so too, the geopolitical climate is ascending at a rapid pace. It wasn’t too many weeks ago that rumors of Bibi’s intended US speech, declaring intentions to immediately recognize a ‘palestinian state’ within temporary borders, abounded. Commentators expected […]
Read moreZachor David WilderMarch 15, 2011 Seven years ago. Friday night. March 7, 2003. Two Arab terrorists cut through a fence on the eastern side of Kiryat Arba. Knowing that the fence emits an electronic signal if touched, they prop the cut-out piece of fence back in place. A few minutes later a security patrol arrives, searches the area, and seeing […]
Read moreThe Battle for Hebron David WilderMarch 08, 2011 This week has been declared, by some of Israel’s enemies, as “Israel Apartheid Week.” I’ve seen some of the material being distributed, and of course, Hebron is granted the dubious honor as one of the best examples of so-called Israeli apartheid, discriminating against Arabs. This is another one of those international fairytales, utilized […]
Read moreA Roar for Hebron David WilderMarch 07, 2011 This past Shabbat afternoon, we held a special Sabbath luncheon. It was attended by Hebron executive director Menachem Livni, Mayor Avraham Ben Yosef, Rabbi Simcha Hochbaum, Noam Arnon and myself, and of course with our respective wives. However, the guests of honor were from out-of-town: Hebron Fund president Teddy Pollack and the […]
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