This past February, Emanuele Ottolenghi, Senior Fellow of Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), spoke at an event held by Denison University‘s CAMERA – supported group DU it for Israel. The event’s concentration on Iran’s involvement in the Syrian conflict gave students important perspective on the magnitude of events occurring beyond Israel’s borders. The...
Al Jazeera Uses Classic Canard to Promote Jihad Against Jews
Nearly 80 years ago – decades before Israel was established as a Jewish state – then-Grand Mufti of Jerusalem Haj Amin Al Husseini (who subsequently allied with Adolf Hitler) embarked on a campaign of incitement to foment a jihad against Jews. His focal point? The area near the Temple Mount,...
The Economist Whitewashes the Tamimi Family
The Economist’s book review “The View On the Ground” asserts that the Tamimi family of Nabi Saleh, are victims; ignoring that the Tamimi family was incriminated in the 2001 Sbarro bombing that massacred 16 and injured 130 civilians in Jerusalem. Ahlam Tamimi coordinated this attack, which brutally ended so many Israeli lives....
Black Lives Matter in Israel
About a year ago, the world was captivated by the news of police brutality in Israel. A young Ethiopian-Israeli soldier, Damas Pakada was beaten by a policeman, and the world heard. Articles claimed that Israel is a racist state. Videos screamed that Israel cares little for black lives. Social media...
Airport Terrorism: Remembering Entebbe
Airports around the world —places thought to be highly secure—have been hit with terror attacks. In March, ISIS terrorists killed 34 people and injured over 270 people as part of an airport ambush in Brussels, Belgium. More recently, ISIS terrorists attacked civilians at the Istanbul airport, killing over 40 people. Unfortunately, airport terrorism is not a...
AJ+ is Lying to You
Seemingly liberal and chic, AJ+ markets itself as a youth alternative to the mainstream media. A quick glance through its Facebook page will lead the viewer on a tour of indigenous rights activism, Syrian suffering, and police brutality. Causes championed by young human rights activists have also been taken up...
Letter: Mainstream pro-Israel groups do welcome liberal Zionists
Brooke Davies’ Voices op-ed on May 12, “Yes, there is a Jewish left on campus, and it needs to be heard,” and Edward Kopf’s June 16 letter, “Young leaders want, need their voices heard,” call for the inclusion of the self-described “pro-Israel, pro-peace” group J Street U in the pro-Israel...
Zionist: One who believes in the right to flourish in Israel
“It’s the state of Israel I’m against, not the Jewish people.” A mere justification to continue pushing an irrational narrative. “I’m anti-Zionist, not anti-Semitic.” A clarification to dispel any notion that one can discriminate against an entire group of people. “Make America Great Again.” All expressions that evoke a specific...