S ay what you will about former President Joe Biden’s policies, but he was the most knowledgeable US president on the Middle East. Donald Trump, on the other hand, may be among the least …
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By Mitchell Bard
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2/12/25
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Forgive me if I don’t join in the rush to canonize Jimmy Carter. He deserves respect for serving as president and for some meritorious accomplishments, but he was also one of, if not the most, …
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By Mitchell Bard
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1/9/25
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Golda Meir is reputed to have said of Israel’s enemies, “They say we must be dead. And we say we want to be alive. Between life and death, I don’t know of a compromise.”
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By Mitchell Bard
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10/30/24
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Turning out for a barbecue is nice; showing up for Israel is essential.
The University of Maryland Hillel rightly took pride in hosting a back-to-school barbecue that attracted …
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By Mitchell Bard
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9/11/24
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What will Jewish students do when they return to campus this fall?
Allow me to suggest 50 ideas for how Jewish students can fight antisemitism and proudly identify as Jews and supporters of …
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By Mitchell Bard
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8/7/24
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Now that the campuses have settled down, it’s time to take stock of what has happened since the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7. Despite the hysteria, the protests were resounding …
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By Mitchell Bard
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7/25/24
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Let’s state a few things at the outset. •Many Palestinians oppose Hamas and violence. •Every possible effort should be made to protect civilians in the Gaza Strip. •No one …
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By Mitchell Bard
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10/25/23
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My mother taught me you’re not supposed to call people dumb, but if I were going to produce a documentary on the State Department’s Middle East policy, I would title it “Dumb, …
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By Mitchell Bard
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9/20/23
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Unless you work for the government of Israel, you are not obligated to defend every Israeli action. You are entitled to your own beliefs. However, Jews, especially, must understand that the opinions …
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By Mitchell Bard
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8/30/23
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It’s popular to refer to contemporary issues as Orwellian, and one must wonder whether George Orwell would see echoes of his dystopian vision of 1984 in 2023. I’m not sure how many people …
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By Mitchell Bard
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8/23/23
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