Opinion

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a very public argument at the Oval Office last week when Zelensky came to Washington to sign a rare minerals agreement with the United States.  The heated exchange was a vast departure on how Zelenskyy was treated by the Biden administration, and if the world wants the war in Ukraine to end, that is a very good thing.

In an era where the narrative surrounding Israel often gets muddled with political rhetoric and misinformation, the voice of Mort Klein, President of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) for 31 years, cuts through the noise with an unwavering commitment to Israel’s security and truth. In a recent phone interview, Klein pulled no punches on his views on the future of US-Israel relations, the current crisis with Hamas, and his profound disappointment with many Jewish organizations for their continued support of a two-state solution that he deems not only outdated but dangerous.

When Ariel Sharon made the unilateral decision to forcibly remove Jews from their homes in Gaza and turn over the area to the Palestinians in a vain attempt (and failure) at peace, a movement against the disengagement plan immediately formed. This movement chose to symbolize their protest and struggle against their own government with the color orange. Orange ribbons, orange T-shirts, and orange flags were everywhere in 2005. Now, 20 years later, the color orange has resurfaced in Israel, this time as a reaction to a tragedy.

His cabinet members are resigning, party colleagues are deserting him, and Governor Kathy Hochul is openly considering her options on whether to remove New York Mayor Eric Adams from office.

The airwaves of 770 WABC crackled with energy as Yaakov Serle, co-publisher of the Queens Jewish Link, alongside myself, stepped into the studio of the Sid and Friends In The Morning. Hosted by the charismatic and outspoken Sid Rosenberg, the segment was a vibrant blend of celebration, reflection, and advocacy—a perfect prelude to the upcoming Queens Jewish Link anniversary event set to take place this week. The occasion was to publicize the honor to Sid Rosenberg himself with the prestigious King David Award, recognizing his unwavering support for the Jewish community and his fearless voice in the media landscape.

Moving Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip may not happen, but at least, there will be a four-year respite from pressure to achieve the unachievable.

(Feb. 6, 2025 / JNS) Everyone who claims to be an “expert” on the Middle East is sure about one thing: President Donald Trump’s proposal to move Palestinian Arabs out of Gaza either cannot or should not happen.