Netanyahu's victory and Obama's shameful response
Barack Obama lecturing Israel on democratic values takes the proverbial biscuit. Arab Israelis are better integrated in the democratic system than African Americans. That's worth pondering
- 21 March 2015
Of Syria, Israel, and the United States
A world in which the United States does not lead – and lead proudly from the front, not meekly “from behind” – will be a world of more chaos and danger, and less peace and security
- 7 May 2013
If you thought the Guardian was bad on Israel, check out the FT
It's the combination of flat out stupidity and visceral hostility that really jumps out at you
- 24 November 2012
#NuclearWarGames: Iran and Israel
Tonight's Dispatches documentary sheds light on Israeli thinking in a purported run up to a strike on Iran
- 5 November 2012
It won't be the end of the world if Israel strikes Iran
Whatever view we take of a nuclear-armed Iran and Israel’s right to self-defence, the alarmist argument constantly invoked – fear of a wider conflagration – simply isn’t credible
- 27 September 2012
Time for the EU to rethink its Palestinian aid policy
It is time for the EU to consider a radical overhaul to its Palestinian aid policy. Demanding greater accountability for its money would be a good start
- 24 September 2012
Leaked UK Foreign Office documents reveal attitudes towards Netanyahu and Palestinian incitement
Documents seen by The Commentator have revealed disturbing attitudes towards the Israeli Prime Minister and the British Government’s analysis of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
- 3 July 2012
How the P5+1 should approach Baghdad
As the P5+1 head to Baghdad to meet with Iran's leaders, they should be in no mood to accept anything less than a deal that would truly defuse the crisis
- 23 May 2012
A more stable Israel?
Only time will tell what results come of Israel's new coalition but greater stability is not out of the question
- 9 May 2012
(Two) State of Affairs: Universal jurisdiction abuses are now being curtailed, now let's negotiate for peace
Tzipi Livni travels to the United Kingdom today on a 'special mission'. This is the first step in Britain returning to a common sense policy toward Israel.
- 7 October 2011
The Oslo Accords are dead, and the Palestinians killed them
The Oslo Accords are dead. They have been null and void since September 23rd 2011. And in the absence of a framework for peace to which the Palestinians are willing to adhere, it is the prerogative of the Israeli people to act in their own best interests.
- 28 September 2011
Israel-Palestine Poll: Commentator readers are with Netanyahu
Our latest poll on the Netanyahu-Obama sparring shows that the majority of our readers feel strongly in favour of Bibi.
- 11 June 2011
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