Ask anyone in Israel today about the fate of the hostages and you will receive a puzzled look in return. Hostages? They have all been freed and returned to Israel… what are you talking about? There are no more hostages! The “Bring Them Home” movement worked! Right? Wrong ! I agree that the hostages from October 7 th  have been freed/returned and Baruch HaShem for that, but we cannot turn a blind eye to those who have still not returned and – as you read these words – are still being held  in...

The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk is still being covered by Israeli news. Articles, pictures and videos have been posted on countless sites and many leaders – including Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israel’s Chief Rabbi – expressed their grief over his loss. All this coverage really surprised me since the overwhelming majority of Israelis never heard of him before  he was murdered. Good friends of mine, including successful attorneys and businessmen, only discovered who Charlie Kirk was...

I made Aliyah with my wife and children 35 years ago, in July 1990, and shortly after that, we were greeted by Scud missiles, thanks to...