So, we are around one month from destruction day in Europe, and two months from destruction day in the US. According to Saudi Arabia, the first attacks on European soil will come in a month, the US will be hit in two months. So are we ready for this? Yes and no. Ideologically we have […]

So the aftermath of the war against Hamas and Islamic jihad is starting. We are entering a period of reflection and soul searching. Did we do it right, was mr. Netanyahu wrong in this way or the other way. Let me be absolutely clear about this. Mr. Netanyahu did what he was recommended, and he […]

To determine who won the war between Israel and Hamas/Islamic Jihad, one needs to discuss what the criteria for a victory was. The thing is, both parties actually won. Hamas came from being totally out maneuvered to actually have some friends, and therefor has a serious comeback. Israel went into the war to secure its […]

The alliances are shifting these days, the official Sunni leadership have renounced the support to Hamas, due to the fact, that Hamas supported the Muslim Brotherhood. Loyalty matters. I however hope, that Hamas finally finds themselves ready to make a peace deal. The thing is, it is over. There are no more support for Cold […]

The conflict in Ukraine is slowly finding a new mode. Not just an ever increasing war of mutual animosity, but due to the personal involvement by Ms. Merkel, have the conflict been turned around. This is it, serious and constructive leadership that aim at a peaceful solution. It should be possible, this conflict is not […]

In the current war with the radical part of Sunni Islam, we have won one very important victory; the sympathy of the media. It was almost tipped over in the Gaza/Israel war, and had we lost the sympathy of the media, we would have lost the war on a greater scale. In practice what has […]

When we pray for something, we are the little guys, humble, listening to what spirit might have to tell us. We try to be honest to what path spirit may have chosen for us. These indication are always right, they always brings us onto a better place. Sometimes in the small matters, sometimes in the […]

One thing is sure, the Islamic State are direct. Now they have threatened to kill one journalist, and have already killed one. The bargain is clear; we will kill more, if you do not do as we say. The language is simple, rule or be ruled. The rule of the strongest. This language will be […]

Winston Churchill was an adamant criticizer of the rise of Nazi Germany. Many, especially the Americans did not really understand why they should get involved in yet another devastating war in Europe, until they opened the gates of Birkenau and Auswitch. Had we listened to Churchill at an earlier time, things would not have gotten […]

We are getting closer to a solution in the Israeli/Gazan conflict. Still there are many principles to turn and understand. But hopefully we will reach a conclusion within the next one or two months. A lot of prestige is invested in the deal. World powers are convening, local men of great strength are a part […]

Jews fleeing persecution is not something that has happened once, or twice, or a hundred times. It happens, as we speak in Europe again. Sixty years after the last time. Sometimes music can express things more clearly than words. http://youtu.be/TJhPH16AJe8

Some years back, I went on the Camino. That is a Christian route of pilgrimage to the beautiful church of Santiago de Compostella. That tour was, in many ways, changing for me. I took great leaps of progress with myself, and I met many young people from all around Europe. One of the persons I […]

The negotiations are coming to an end, so much prestige is invested, so much is hinged upon this little peace deal. These are my reflections. First of all, things are actually shaping up for the better of Israel. New machines to detect the tunnels are under development, the iron dome defense system is improving. So, […]

So the conflicts are slowly spilling into Europe. Cries of antisemitism, that we forsworn never to hear again is heard in Berlin, in Copenhagen. IS is the new game in town, so much more radical than Hamas. When we look on war, according to the classical historian Thucydides it works like this; the problems are […]

To really understand the situation in Israel now, we have to see it in a greater perspective. As of now, there are several warring factions in Gaza, and new ones come into the game right now. Gaza reflects the changing tides of politics in the world and in the Middle East, when socialism was strong, […]

When we are fighting the first thing we lose is our priority. We often end up in our feelings, and start fighting for survival or because we are very, very scared. It is as it is with us humans, after all, when we are threatened with our own extinction, we fight to survive. Me too, […]

In the world, right now, muslims in general, and Sunni muslims in particular, have received some incredibly bad press. It is as though, that all the negative stories that have been floating around in the mass social media, the right wing and on enlightening blogs suddenly come into focus, and people start saying; well maybe […]

When we entering another phase in the ongoing feud in the Middle East, we should always remember why we do this. I mean, we should always remember that we fight to win the peace, not to extradite judgement on anyone. If we think we are better or have a higher worth than everybody else, well […]

Isil, or rather neo conservative antisemitic Sunni Muslims have gone on a rampage in Iraq. It is absolutely disgusting, and the level of inhumanity is over the top. Should we engage? We have no choice, they are our dedicated enemies, they are going after us. As long as they have a stronghold with all the […]

In the negotiations with Hamas and Islamic jihad. We should be absolutely realistic, analyze the leverage and aim for a deal on this basis. We have the upper hand, because we did show restraint in the final phase. Add to this a new set of alliances, and the Gazans have a very bad hand. So […]

Congrats! Mr. Barack Obama leader of the free world, a particular friend of mine, a valiant fighter for the good. Number one organizer in action, protector of the weak, and yes, then again. My good friend :). I would have made the congratulation yesterday, but my blog is hard pressed by all the visitors there. […]

The liberal part of Israel has changed. I read that Amos Oz actually argued for a certain defense. Because as he said, what if someone attacks you with his own child in his lap? This obviously is not an enemy you can reason with, the stupidity and the absurdity of this way of fighting is […]

Thank you, thank you, thank you mr. Benjamin Netanyahu. The dream of an Israel that will continue to inspire and bring peace to mankind still lives. I had given it up, but still there is hope. I hear that the conservatives are all for fighting. This is understandable taking the sacrifices and tolls on the […]

When we discuss the advent of the current crisis in Israel and related to its surroundings, we need to understand how war works in an international society. Before the advent of the internet, you could not know what they thought in Israel if you lived in Iran, or the other way around. Today, you can […]

There was a certain point in history, when we went from being savages and turning into civilized citizens. One of the most determining factors of this progress was the advent of writing, but politics, law, democracy, science, metaphysics. All these items of civilization items actually was invented at a certain time in specific places. One […]

Concerning the abduction of the Israeli serviceman, one thing is the implication of the leverage the palestinians get, another thing is the push the Israeli side get from the action in terms of pro Israeli sentiment, a third thing is the strategical considerations. First I think it is, as everything the Palestinians do, avoid of […]

Ok, I hear some rumors, that after the seize fire, a more prolonged and less agressive course will be conducted. Perhaps some of the reflection here regarding the situation and the strategic measures to be taken has helped sway the leaders of Israel. Anyway, here are some added reflections. Winston Churchill did not like Islam, […]