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It was like any other defense minister’s visit before him – except for what Liberman was wearing.

Palestinians along the border with Gaza began using kites attached to incendiary devices as a simple but devastating weapon.

The JFNA GA may say they want to talk, but there are some parts of Israel which have the feeling that this American Jewish organization is not really interested in hearing what they have to say.

As far as solidarity goes, it is a slim platform – but it’s an important start.

Israel must demand a full accounting of the Iranian forces in Syria and that any agreements made on the south be based on verification.

It is in Israel's interest that Syria be stabilized, but it is in the world’s interest that weapons do not proliferate to terrorist groups and terrorist regimes.

As long as Israel has no constitution that clearly protects individual basic rights, it is important that Israel maintain a strong, outspoken judiciary.

For well over a decade now Jewish women’s rights organizations have marked the Fast of Esther, which proceeds Purim and falls this year on Wednesday, as International Agunah Day.

A country is not measured by a single leader, no matter how powerful he or she might be.