Jerusalem post editor

While talk of Palestinian unity might sound nice, there is little reason for optimism.

There are reasons for cautious optimism.

Strict rules of engagement also foster discipline. A trigger-happy soldier is dangerous not just to the enemy but to his comrades.

With Russia pulling its troops and air force out of Syria, Israel will be freer to operate in the airspace of Lebanon when necessary.

The working haredi woman is the one who brings modernity into the household.

In the 400 days since Nisman’s body was found, a combination of political corruption, infighting among branches of the judiciary and incompetence has stymied investigations.

It should be the right of the local rabbi to adhere to a more stringent interpretation of Jewish law. But at the same time, citizens should not be beholden to religious functionaries.

Nearly every day there is an infuriating incident in which Israel is unjustly bashed in international fora, on college campuses or in the news media.

Just as free and open markets are a boon to economies, so too will a freer religious environment encourage more vibrant Jewish religious expression.

“We are so used to Jews being killed because they are Jewish,” wrote Charlie Hebdo editor-in-chief Gerard Biard.