Shai Franklin

Is an ambassador’s constant presence really all that essential either in Washington or at the UN?

As with Trump’s “better-than-Obamacare” health plan, which will only be revealed after the 2020 US election, his Arab-Israeli “deal of the century” is most likely too good – or too bad – to be true.

While the legacy and lessons of the Holocaust itself must be constantly highlighted and honored, putting this problematic law behind us is in the interest of everyone who matters.

There is no “UN” campaign against Israel. It’s a campaign of member states.

Alienating a million or more American Jewish advocates will be costly to Israel’s cause, long after Trump’s “alt-right” voters have moved on.

Not only is the ADL uniquely empowered to speak out on such matters, arguably it is obligated to do so.

Behind all the acrimony and hyperbole is an actual deal with Iran: the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

From the Islamic State to Iran, to Pakistan and Ukraine – Israel can no longer claim to be the West’s front line against tyranny and chaos.

Despite public protestations to the contrary, privately few Israelis or American Jewish leaders believe Kerry has the full faith and credit of the “pro-Israel” brand.

In Bahrain, knowing that Israel was hundreds of miles to the west, I prayed, recited Kiddush and ate my instant-warming kosher dinner.