Jerusalem – The modern Czechoslovakian state arose in 1918 on the ruins of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Its population of almost 15 million was made up primarily of two Slavic nationalities, the Czechs and the Slovaks, plus other minorities such as Jews, Hungarians, Ukrainians, Poles and Germans. The Germans formed 23 percent of the population and … Seguir leyendo History repeating itself? – 25/05/01 →

Jerusalem – At the insistence of internationally acclaimed conductor Daniel Barenboim, the Israel Festival decided in April to finance a concert of music that will perform Richard Wagner’s Die Walkure in July at a prestigious venue in Jerusalem. Unsurprisingly, this created a domestic stir. Performing Hitler’s favorite composer in Israel has long been an issue. … Seguir leyendo Keep Wagner out of Israel – 04/05/01 →

Collaborators with Israel are no longer thrown into snake pits but ‘sentenced to death in court.’ Jerusalem – The killing of «collaborators» by fellow Palestinians once again has gained notoriety. In the context of the current al-Aqsa intifada, at least seven Palestinians have been murdered already – either with their backs against a wall facing … Seguir leyendo Crime and punishment in Palestine – 13/04/01 →

New Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has a unique opportunity – or challenge – to put Israel back on track. Jerusalem – I am looking at the picture of Shalhevet Tehiya Pass, the baby girl gunned gown by Palestinian terrorists this week, and I can’t make sense of this atrocious crime. She is sitting on her … Seguir leyendo Israeli weakness invites Palestinian aggression – 30/03/01 →

Jerusalem – Palestinian terror traditionally has led Israel to adopt countermeasures varying in degree of force, risk and controversy. By tactically blending terrorists into the civilian population, Palestinian terror organizations too often have placed Israel in the uneasy position of having to risk civilian life and injury when targeting the terrorists. This vintage tactic was … Seguir leyendo When assassination is legitimate – 09/03/01 →

Jerusalem – «I am not an easy negotiator, but my word is my word, and my red lines are clear». So pronounced Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon to top Palestinian negotiator Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) right after Sharon’s dramatic election victory. In a nutshell, this is what the recent elections were all about: red lines. With … Seguir leyendo Arafat got what he asked for: Sharon – 16/02/01 →

Palestinians call Barak ‘The Lemon,» because Arafat has squeezed so many concessions out of him. Jerusalem – Poor Ehud Barak. He has been viciously attacked from every conceivable quarter, collecting condemnations so harsh that one wonders whether he is the worst ruler Israel — and the world — has ever known. Washington Post columnist George … Seguir leyendo Sharon is the right man – 26/01/01 →

Jerusalem -According to the PLO, the Palestinian «right of return» is legally supported by U.N. Resolution 194 and morally sheltered by the history of the conflict. In truth, however, both points are incorrect. Consider: Resolution 194 of Dec.11, 1948, makes no reference of the expression «right of return.» This was a Palestinian invention. This resolution … Seguir leyendo The right to destroy Israel – 04/01/01 →