The Battle of Yarmuk: History’s Most Consequential Muslim/Western Clash
On this date, August 20, in 636, the first major military clash between Islam and the West was fought. The Battle of Yarmuk is now little remembered, but its outcome forever changed the face of the world, with ripples felt even today.
Being Pro-Muslim in a Complicated World
Ultimately, people who hate, hate. Denigrating Muslims, just as denigrating Jews or any other race or religion, unhelpfully restricts the public from seeing with clear eyes the many causes leading to jihadist terrorism.
The End of the Democratic Dream
An Arab online newspaper asked its readers: “Do you believe equitable democracy can exist in Arab states?” An overwhelming said no.
Arab TV: Mossad Agents Assassinated Iranian Advisers in Libya
The two Iranians, shot at close range several days ago, were tasked with procuring uranium for enrichment purposes, according to Al-Arabiya, which claimed they were under Mossad surveillance from the moment they arrived in Tunisia.
Defense Minister Cries ‘Pure Hypocrisy’ Over International Condemnation Of Israel After Gaza Riots
‘It is pure hypocrisy, plain and simple,’ Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman said regarding international criticism of Israel’s response to riots from Gaza.
Why Palestinians Need an Israel Victory
The moment is right for fresh thinking in order to dispatch the old and stale Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Report Details Scope of Persecution in the Cradle of Christianity
Susan Michael, U.S. director for the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ), told JNS that “Islamic extremism originated in the Middle East and is the main cause of persecution of Christians in the world today. It is a dangerous and violent ideology that must be stopped.”
Trump Should Demand an End to the Arab Boycott of Israel
As required by US law, the Treasury released a quarterly “list of countries requiring cooperation with an international boycott.”
Mohammad Bakri, Enemy of the Palestinians
With an official apartheid policy, Lebanon is the worst country in the world for Palestinians, but the Israeli Arab filmmaker couldn’t care less about the facts. His incitement is directed at Israel because propagandists nurture deception—especially self-deception.
Questions and Answers: The Emirate Plan
Every few days I receive queries from readers who want to know more about the “Emirate Plan,” an idea I have suggested as a solution to the Israel-Palestinian Arab conflict in Judea and Samaria as well as Gaza.