Jonathan S. Tobin: Jerusalem is tempted by investment from Beijing, as well as the idea that it can’t be solely dependent on an unreliable American ally. But it must not be neutral in this conflict.
Jonathan S. Tobin: Ruth Wisse’s new memoir tells of the flowering of Jewish literature and of witnessing the miracle of Israel. But she is just as interested in the revival of antisemitism and Jewish indifference or complicity in the war on their own people.
Jonathan S. Tobin: Two decades after a terrorist massacre in Jerusalem, the incident remains a necessary, if ghastly, reminder of the essential nature of a conflict that couldn’t be solved by Israeli concessions.
Jonathan S. Tobin: The future of the “government of change” is still in doubt, and its prospects are dubious. But despite the political attacks, the prospective new prime minister has a lot to offer.
Jonathan S. Tobin: The myth that the Palestinians were denied the vaccine demonstrates the persistence of antisemitism and ignorance about who governs Arabs in the West Bank and Gaza.
Jonathan S. Tobin: Pompeo’s stand on annexation of settlements is not just a departure from past administrations policies on peace, but based in long overdue respect for Israeli democracy.
Jonathan S. Tobin: Israelis have often treated the Diaspora as a 24-hour ATM. The Epstein case shows that even leaders who ought to know better can take on shady partners.
Jonathan S. Tobin: Rashida Tlaib’s Holocaust comments after decades of a failed peace process demonstrate that Palestinians must understand the role their choices played in the tragedy.
Jonathan S. Tobin: Poway prompts another cry for scapegoats and solutions to a problem with many causes, none of which may be susceptible to fixing. Accepting that is difficult.
