Tisha B’Av, which commemorates the destruction of the ancient Jewish Temples, arrives tonight just as my Israeli relatives are anticipating renewed fighting with Iran. The ongoing hostilities have tested my judgement around issues of Israel’s security.I have long been active in efforts promoting Middle East peace. Compromise and coexistence aligned with my conception of Judaism and Zionism. Yet I was intimidated by observers who confidently insisted that “they only understand force.” My defensiveness crested with Barack Obama’s Iran deal. The naysayers claimed that Iran was untrustworthy. I trusted in trust. A friend called me naive. Her assessment touched something fundamental...
Monitoring Antisemitism Intel
