Emirati’s Islam could be the key to peace

Emirati’s Islam could be the key to peace

One month ago, I published an open letter to Islam, in which I outlined Judaism’s view of Islam and extended an invitation to constructive dialogue. I identified points of commonality between the two religions, highlighted Islam’s moral and theological problems from a Jewish perspective, and suggested pathways for reform. The letter, published in Hebrew, … Read more

How Israel-Saudi normalization could go down, if it happens

How Israel-Saudi normalization could go down, if it happens

Since the Abraham Accords were signed in Washington by Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, and later by Sudan and Morocco, talk has run wild about a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia. But, though the Israeli prime minister at the helm remains the same the people that close normalization deals have slightly shifted, and so have … Read more

Iran threatens America as well as Israel

Iran threatens America as well as Israel

Iran is an American enemy already, a pal with China and Russia, economically up-and-at-’em, more than a little pleased about its missile and warhead accomplishments, capable of producing nuclear weapons in a hurry and now in a war with Israel making the world less safe every minute. Possible consequences include a second international cold war … Read more

How the Israel-Hamas War worsened challenges facing the Abraham Accords

How the Israel-Hamas War worsened challenges facing the Abraham Accords

On September 14, 2023, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller put out a statement about the third anniversary of the Abraham Accords. “Tomorrow marks the third anniversary of the signing of the historic Abraham Accords. Normalization between our allies in the region has been transformational for Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco,” … Read more