Shimon Koffler Fogel: Jerusalem, the Capital of the Jewish People
Two weeks have passed since the United States formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital city of the State of Israel, and contrary to media hype and hope, the sky has not fallen. For Israelis and their supporters worldwide, U.S. recognition of Jerusalem has...Trump’s Jerusalem announcement a setback for peace
As expected, President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital unleashed fury among Palestinians and others in the Arab and Muslim worlds, and received condemnation from the international community. So, what has been gained? Most Israelis see...
Jerusalem — it should be obvious, but it isn’t
Does anyone need to recognize that Washington is the capital of the US? That Paris is the capital of France? That London is the capital of the UK? So why is it such a big deal that President Trump has recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel? Here are some...