At the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference
November 29, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Many foreign diplomats accredited to Israel together with media representatives gathered last week at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem for the JP diplomatic conference…Michael Kuttner attended for J-Wire. Read more
Best left unsaid
November 29, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Quote: “words empty as the wind are best left unsaid.” (Homer) Read more
On the other hand
November 24, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
In a welcome surprise for many and an unpleasant surprise for others, the US Secretary of State announced that henceforth Jews residing in Judea and Samaria would no longer be considered “illegal.” Read more
Charades
November 22, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
One quote and two definitions of “charades” sum up more than adequately the Mickey Mouse situation we are currently confronted with. Read more
On the other hand
November 17, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Once again it is raining rockets from Gaza as the terrorists target civilians in southern and central Israel. Read more
Anniversary blues
November 15, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Anniversaries usually come in two varieties, either commemorating happy or sad occasions. Read more
On the other hand
November 10, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Israel has switched from daylight saving summer time to winter mode. Read more
History revisited
November 8, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Quote: “History never repeats itself – Man always does.” (Voltaire) Read more
On the other hand
November 4, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
We have transitioned from summer to winter time and right on cue twenty four hours after we prayed for rain the heavens opened up. Read more
Reinforcing ties with Australia
November 1, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
The new World Chairman of Keren Hayesod, Sam Grundwerg, is making his first visit to Australia in November. Read more
Differing perspectives
November 1, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
It is extremely interesting to see how people living in different countries prioritize situations and events. Read more
Worthless words and shameful silence
October 25, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
The unfolding tragedy now enveloping the Kurds, recent massacres of the Yazidis and current persecution of Christians & Bahai’s should be a stark reminder to Jews that history does indeed repeat itself. Read more
There is a chill in the air
October 11, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
We are now into autumn (fall if you are an American) and in our part of the Promised Land in the hills of Judea, evenings and nights have a distinctly chilly feel to them. Read more
On the other hand
October 6, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
The Government is still in a state of limbo with politicians failing to agree on a majority coalition. Read more
Decision time
October 4, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
The ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time for making decisions. Read more
On the other hand
September 28, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
A New Year dawns and Israel stands poised to make yet another twelve months of record-shattering innovative achievements. Read more
Murky horizons
September 27, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Change is in the air, from politics to the weather and of course as we transition from the outgoing year to the uncertainties of a new year. Read more
On the other hand
September 22, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
The post-election “balagan” is dominating the media at the moment. Read more
Take the next exit
September 20, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
The election GPS app has spoken but unfortunately, at this stage, the current driver is ignoring its instructions. Read more
On the other hand
September 15, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Between the growing threats from a nuclear cheating Iran, rockets from Hamas controlled Gaza and increasing terror plots from Hezbollah one can be forgiven for believing that good news has been banished from the Israeli scene. Read more
Toss of the coin
September 13, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Mercifully we are heading down the straight towards the finishing line on 17 September at which time citizens will need to make an informed decision as to which group of politicians will make up our next governing coalition. Read more
On the other hand
September 8, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
We are into the final lap of the election campaign and the overblown rhetoric is raging like a force five hurricane. Read more
Neither fake nor fiction
September 6, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
We happen to be living at a time when the deluge of news makes it very difficult to sort out the fake from the real facts. Read more
On the other hand
September 1, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Israeli parents (and grandparents) are heaving sighs of relief as the long hot school summer vacation finally draws to a close and students prepare to return to their classrooms. Read more
Derangement runs riot
August 30, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Quote: “We live in a deranged age, more deranged than usual because in spite of great scientific and technological advances, humans have not the faintest idea who they are or what they are doing.” Read more
On the other hand
August 25, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Another week with more drama as Israel winds up to elections again on 17 September. Read more
Theatre of the absurd
August 23, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
We have experienced acts of absurdity this past week so ludicrous as to defy any sort of logical explanation. Read more
On the other hand
August 18, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
The stark contrasts between tragedy and triumph, mourning and joy, are often evident in overabundance in Israel. Read more
Never say never
August 16, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Whenever you hear or read about politicians or political parties stating that they will never embark on a particular course of action your alarm bells should start ringing. Read more
On the other hand
August 11, 2019 by Michael Kuttner
Israel’s latest communication satellite has just been launched into space. Read more
