This year’s AIPAC conference in Washington D.C. is in full swing and AFSI is well represented. Judy Kadish, AFSI’s Co-Executive Director attended the YESHA Sovereignty Session, and is seen here with the Women In Green’s Sovereignty journal. Continue reading
In Dire Need Of Jewish Unity
Am Echad, Lev Echad – One People, One Heart
Historical voting patterns show clearly that an overwhelming percent of American Jews vote for the Democratic candidate for president, typically 70-80%. The latest election was no exception. Continue reading
It’s Still Up In The Air
AFSI offers a hearty Congratulations to David Friedman, newly confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Israel!
Earlier today, the Senate voted 52-46 on a procedural motion to invoke cloture, allowing for a final vote to be taken, and ensuring Friedman’s nomination.
Can The U.S. Force Limitations On Israeli Building?
Community of Efrat,
south of Jerusalem, between Hebron and Bethlehem
Soon enough, details will emerge about the meetings being held between U.S. administration officials and Israeli leadership. The press is reporting that the two parties are nearing an agreement on a slowdown in Israeli “settlement” growth in Judea and Samaria, with PM Netanyahu rejecting any claims of limitations on Jewish development and growth in Jerusalem. Continue reading
E-1: Now Is The Time To Build
E-1, between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim
(Map: Israel Hayom)
Israel Hayom published a piece a few days ago by journalist and commentator David Weinberg about the importance of the E-1 area east of Jerusalem. This piece of land, in Area C and thus under full Israeli jurisdiction, is considered critical for Israel to maintain, control and develop for several reasons, including demographic and strategic/security. Continue reading
Less Leftists in Court
Four New Israeli Supreme Court Justices: Righting A Leftward Tilt?
AFSI welcomes the announcement earlier this week of four new appointments to Israel’s Supreme Court, who will replace justices due to retire in the coming year. The four are:
– Jerusalem District Court Judge David Mintz
– Haifa District Court President Yosef Elron Continue reading
Hypocrisy
On The Chopping Block Tomorrow: Nine Homes In Ofra
Just weeks after the state destroyed homes in Amona and evicted its residents, nine homes in nearby Ofra are targeted for demolition. New homes have not yet been built for the Amona residents, and it is anticipated that the Regulations Law recently passed will be found “unconstitutional”, even though Israel does not have a constitution Continue reading
A Sad And Shameful Day In Israel
Yesterday we reported on Israel’s High Court rejecting the petition by Ofra residents not to demolish nine homes slated for demolition. The judges did not accept the request of the residents to seal the nine houses rather than demolish them, and also clarified that the recently approved Regulation Law did not apply to them. Continue reading
UNlikely Happenings?
Four New Israeli Supreme Court Justices: Righting A Leftward Tilt?
Inside the Israeli Supreme Court
AFSI welcomes the announcement earlier this week of four new appointments to Israel’s Supreme Court, who will replace justices due to retire in the coming year. The four are: Continue reading