Neither an Agreement with Hamas Nor Massive Military Intervention Is the Answer for Gaza
Deterrence, not grand initiatives.
June 1, 2018
Bernard Lewis and Bialik.
Known for his mastery of Arabic, Turkish, and Persian, which enabled the extraordinary depth and breadth of his scholarship, the late historian Bernard Lewis—who would have celebrated his 102nd birthday yesterday—held a special place in his heart for Hebrew. Lewis was laid to rest in Tel Aviv’s Trumpeldor cemetery last week. Herewith, Martin Kramer’s eulogy at the burial:
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An inviting target for Islamic State.
The First Amendment is predicated on respect for the rest of the Constitution.
Bernard Lewis and Bialik.