http://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2017/05/if-trump-is-peacemaker-left-doesnt-want.htmlLetty Cottin Pogrebin writes in Haaretz: I’ve been an unapologetic, indefatigable peacenik for more than 30 years, advocating, agitating, writing, and lobbying for the United States to use its power and influence to help resolve […]

http://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-missed-opportunity-to-move-embassy.htmlIt is now apparent that Donald Trump will not keep his oft-repeated campaign (and post-campaign) promise to move the US Embassy to Jerusalem. The whiplash from Trump’s statement on the even of his inauguration “You […]

http://jewishrefugees.blogspot.com/2017/05/call-to-safeguard-heritage-of-dying.htmlMina Thabet is a human rights lawyer in Egypt who has served time in jail for his  defence of minority rights in Egypt. Here in Mada Masr he uses the example of the beleaguered Jewish […]

http://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2017/05/0520-links-lumish-galling-hypocrisy-of.htmlFrom Ian: Michael Lumish: The Galling Hypocrisy of Jewish Trump Haters There are a few reasons for this. One is the obvious hypocrisy of your position. You honestly do not care that Obama supported the […]

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/jNPo/~3/Wcdk-fuViGs/20-may-17-child-knife-and-another.html The Palestinian Arab girl, minus her weapon, is lead awayunharmed by a police officer [Image Source: Social media] At Jerusalem’s main northern security checkpoint, Qalandiya, police today (Saturday) intercepted a would-be stabbing attacker and […]

http://daphneanson.blogspot.com/2017/05/red-white-black-green-moodey-hues-of.htmlBy Daphne Anson   “Here we go gathering nuts in May …” Above: The Richmond Palestine Solidarity Group takes to the streets in their leafy part of London.  Look closely.  Recognise anyone? (No? Never mind. […]

http://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2017/05/0519-links-pt2-murray-broadcaster-brave.htmlFrom Ian: Douglas Murray: The British broadcaster brave enough to discuss Islamic violence Last night Channel 4 broadcast a deep and seriously important programme. ‘Isis: The Origins of Violence’ was written and presented by the […]

http://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2017/05/israel-doesnt-seem-to-be-invited-to.html From the World Economic Forum: The World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa will be held at the Dead Sea in Jordan on 19-21 May 2017, in partnership with the King […]