IDF’s AquaShield; Silent Naqba Day Siren;

IDF AquaShield™ Blocking Hamas’ ‘Blue Tunnel’
The IDF has been following Hamas’ efforts to improve its ability to attack Israel using commando divers.

Turned out to be a dud
Update: Naqba Day Sirens to Sound at Noon (or Not)
If you hear the siren, don’t get nervous, it’s not an air raid. It’s just the Arabs upset they didn’t succeed at genocide in 1948.

Those Poor, ConfusedPalestinians
The recent poll revealed that 59% of Palestinians believe that it is the Palestinian leadership, not Israel, which is to blame for their worsened situation

US State Dept ‘Concerned’ Iran Contest is ‘Platform for Holocaust Denial, Anti-Semitic Speech’
Secy of State John Kerry apparently responded to PM Netanyahu’s call to denounce Iran’s Holocaust cartoon contest.

Netanyahu Demands That Kerry Condemn Iranian Holocaust Cartoon Contest
“I think that every country in the world must stand up and fully condemn this,” Netanyahu said. “This is what I told US Secretary of State John Kerry last night in my conversation with him.”

Netanyahu ‘Doubts French Impartiality’ in Paris Peace Initiative
PM Netanyahu told French FM Ayrault that France appears biased in its sponsorship of the „peace initiative.”

French Foreign Minister: ‘We Are Not Giving Up’ on International Peace Conference
The planned French international peace initiative will take place without Israeli or Palestinian Authority participation.

Protesters: Tel-Aviv U ‘Nakba Day’ an Anti-Israel event Aiming to Rewrite History
“Nakba” marks the Arab failure to destroy the nascent Jewish state in 1948.

What Will I Answer?
When Israel was born the religious thought that the Mashiach was just around the corner. The secular thought that the state would make us normal.

Why I’m Still Nervous About Trump’s Foreign Policy Rhetoric
Trump has shown himself to be a master communicator. In every tussle and confrontation he has proved that whatever doesn’t kill him makes him stronger.

Whatever Happened To Ethics And Menschlichkeit?
Teaching morals and ethics requires the entire community. Families, schools, and shuls must put this basic Jewish principle at the top of the agenda.

How to Plan for Retirement When Interest Rates Are Low
Goldstein on Gelt
Doug Goldstein, CFP®