Trump: allergic reactions

Allergies manifest themselves in a myriad of ways ranging from mild irritations to life threatening situations…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Farewell to a genuine friend

After four action packed years, Australia’s Ambassador to Israel, Dave Sharma, is preparing to return home.  Amidst his busy schedule of duties he spoke with J-Wire’s Israel correspondent, Michael Kuttner, about his thoughts and experiences in a country never far from the world’s headlines.

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JERUSALEM, D.C….writes Michael Kuttner

Jerusalem, David’s Capital, has seen many spectacles in its three thousand years history. Read more

Will common sense finally Trump endemic bias?

We are currently in the throes of a frenetic frenzy in advance of the visit of Donald Trump to Israel…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

An honest enemy is better than a false friend

Since Biblical times the Jewish People has experienced endlessly the validity of this admonition…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Obsessive Israel Fixation Disorder Syndrome…writes Michael Kuttner

This malady has been around for a long time but recently seems to have become more virulent and endemic. Read more

Israel: A miracle in progress…writes Michael Kuttner

Sixty-nine years ago, a mere three years after the devastation of the Holocaust, Jewish independence was reasserted. Read more

ANZAC Day in Jerusalem

Under a cloudless blue spring sky a large crowd of Australians were joined by New Zealanders and Israelis gathered at the Commonwealth War Cemetery on Jerusalem’s Mount Scopus to honour the memory of those servicemen and women who gave their lives for their country. Read more

A teenager’s tortuous journey from hell

As part of Holocaust commemorations, survivors’ personal testimonies have become more important than ever…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Ignorance and amnesia – a deadly combination

As we move further away from the years of the Holocaust we find that more individuals, adults as well as youths, are bereft of any knowledge as to what happened during that dark period…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Terror knows no boundaries

The pervasive myth that maintains terror will vanish if only Israel appeases those dedicated to its destruction was proven yet again to be false this past week…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

This year in a rebuilt and expanded Jerusalem…writes Michael Kuttner

Winter is over and spring has sprung. Passover preparations are in full swing, the blossoms are blooming and Israel prepares to welcome an influx of pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. Read more

Political correctness runs rampant…writes Michael Kuttner

An explanation of political correctness straight out of George Orwell’s novel 1984: “a method of controlling and dictating public speech and thought.”
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Birds of a feather, united by terror…writes Michael Kuttner

They may fight each other and disagree on tactics but there is one thing guaranteed to unite them and that is hatred for Israel. Read more

Never a dull moment…writes Michael Kuttner

One of the unique aspects of living in Israel is that there is never a dull moment. Read more

Persia, Iran, Haman and Khamenei

Once again our annual commemoration of Purim is taking place and its relevance for today could not be clearer…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Dirty secrets exposed…writes Michael Kuttner

There are countless news events concerning Israel which occur every day and never reach your media or if they do, receive distorted coverage. Read more

Australia and Singapore: a breath of fresh air

Compared to the malodorous emissions emanating from northern hemisphere sources the clear and level headed expressions of support from Australian and Singaporean leaders make a refreshing change…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Reality in Washington, denial in Ramallah, fantasy in Stockholm and the U.N.

The long anticipated meeting between Israel’s Prime Minister and President Trump has taken place. Fallout has been swift with reactions ranging from shock to pleasant surprise. Read more

Selective outrage…writes Michael Kuttner

This week has seen a dazzling outburst of self-righteous outrage by all and sundry against Israel. Read more

Australian teens plant trees in Israel

On a brilliantly sunny winter’s day 90 Australian teens participating in a five-month “Israel by Choice” programme, gathered on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem to celebrate Tu B’Shevat – the New Year of Trees. Read more

Trump and United Nations aftershocks

It was predicted and now it has come to pass that the election of Donald Trump and the infamous UN resolution sponsored by New Zealand and friends would trigger tremors. Read more

Obama exits – Trump enters…writes Michael Kuttner

As Barak Obama leaves the White House and Donald Trump takes up residence, self-proclaimed liberals still cannot accept reality. Read more

Paris helps to fuel Palestinian Arab delusions

For over seventy years the delusionary myths about Israel and Jews manufactured by Arab political and religious leaders have led them from one disaster to another…writes Michael Kuttner. Read more

Washington, Wellington, Paris, New York, Ramallah and Gaza

 

What do all these names have in common?…asks Michael Kuttner. Read more

Jerusalem declared illegitimate by Obama, Kerry and McCully

Now that large parts of Jerusalem, the unrecognised capital of the Jewish State, have been declared illegal and illegitimate by all and sundry, it is timely to point out a few incontrovertible facts. Read more

New Year expectations…writes Michael Kuttner

As the civil year of 2016 draws to a close we look with uncertainty towards 2017 and wonder whether it can be worse than this year. Read more

New Zealand’s shameful charade…writes Michael Kuttner

In a fitting finale to a year marked by international hypocrisy and double standards, Christmas and Chanukah are being celebrated by Christians and Jews in the very places where the original historical events took place. Read more

Palestinian Arab threats & New Zealand’s final futile fling

‘Tis the season of ill will again when irrational urges to condemn and threaten Israel as well as promoting pie in the sky resolutions are all the rage. Read more

In their own words…writes Michael Kuttner

There is no shortage of individuals or indeed organisations who when it comes to Israel and Jews are able to “put their feet in their mouths.” Read more

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