Israel’s Hostage Dilemma
How not to reward Hamas.
December 18, 2024
Syria’s Instability Is Unlikely to Spill Over into Jordan
Despite Iran’s best efforts.
To some observers, the fall of Bashar al-Assad is a victory against a thoroughly evil dictatorship by a populace desiring to be free of tyranny and a blow to Iran’s “axis of resistance.” To others, it is a victory of jihadist insurgents against a long-established Arab regime. The truth of the matter is that it is both these things at once. But for those of the latter view, it seems as if it could set a precedent for the Islamist overthrow of other governments—like the Jordanian monarchy, for instance. Lior Ben Ari examines the possibility that King Abdullah might be next:
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Syria’s Instability Is Unlikely to Spill Over into Jordan
Despite Iran’s best efforts.
American Jews Moved to the Right, but Not by Much
If trends continue, Israel will only become more isolated in American politics.
Restoring a Rare and Exquisite Manuscript of the Book of Esther
The Rylands megillah.
Was a Prominent American Jew the Inspiration for Walter Scott’s Rebecca?
Rebecca Gratz and Ivanhoe.