Tag Archives: Israel
Striking Back
For almost two years, many of the leaders of Hamas have avoided the conflict in Palestine. The suffering of their people in Israel’s brutal response to their attack on Israel didn’t seem to impact them. That may not be surprising, given that Hamas’ leaders live in luxury in Qatar. Maybe if they had to share […]
Depressing Myself
I keep writing posts and not sharing them. Posts about international relations. Posts about domestic politics. Post about social issues. All with a somewhat negative slant as to the direction of our society, our nation, our culture. I have written a few travel posts that also haven’t seen the light of day. They just seem […]
The Gaza Question
First it was the French, then the British. Unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza, they will recognize Palestinian statehood. Leaving aside the issue of the legalities of recognizing a territory with no government, this pretty much precludes an end to hostilities. Why would the Palestinians agree to end to their fighting now that […]
Just Thinking
As a student of world affairs, I understand Israel’s preoccupation with security matters, even if I wonder at times if being less heavy-handed would better further their national aims. Bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities was no surprise. Back in 1981 Israel bombed nuclear facilities in Iraq to stop that country’s nuclear weapons program. It established a […]
Reminder of the Past
The guidebook says there is nothing to see. I guess it is a little outdated. My wife has been visiting Lippstadt, Germany, since her childhood. She knew there had once been a synagogue, but had never visited. This time she walked right by. The guidebook said what was once a synagogue was behind some garage […]
One Year Later
It was on October 7, 2023, that Hamas launched its sneak attack on Israel, killing more than a thousand people and starting a war that not only has has no end in sight, but has now expanded into Lebanon. Where do we go from here? Last month I thought we might dive into the topic […]
Christmas Eve, 2023
Today is the fourth Sunday in Advent, the day we light the candle signifying Love. Like Hope, Peace and Joy the previous few Sundays, sometimes it doesn’t feel like there is much love in the world. The picture is of a nativity scene at a Lutheran church in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Setting […]
Ceasefire?
There are increasing calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, or at least a humanitarian pause to allow the smooth flow of aid into Gaza. As I write this, jets are still pounding targets and there is no indication Israel is interested in stopping their activities, even as they refrain from ground troops moving […]
Reaping The Whirlwind
This could be the end of Hamas. It depends on whether Israel’s collective rage is tempered by world opinion. If the leaders of the group that governs Gaza cared about their people they would not have attacked Israel in the fashion they did two weeks ago. Killing thousands of civilians and taking hostages, instead of […]
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