Category: Opinion

“Israeli citizens lived under the illusion that they live in a democracy” (Minister Amichai Chikli).

Israel is formally a sovereign state. However, in reality, Israel is no longer an independent state. All key decisions are made in Washington resp. by the unelected deep state. Therefore, political reporting and commentaries on Israel’s daily political affairs will cease on September 26, 2025. It’s pointless. Reporting will resume should this situation change.

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Fitch Rating of Israel. Heavy Price for the ‘War of Hesitation’ and Deep State Obstruction

In recent days, one of the major rating agencies, Fitch, has published its rating of the Israeli economy. The outlook for Israel is mixed. The 'war of hesitation', caused on the one hand by what is arguably the weakest, most cowardly government in the country, and on the other by the unseen and unbelievable obstruction … Continue reading Fitch Rating of Israel. Heavy Price for the ‘War of Hesitation’ and Deep State Obstruction →

New laws in Israel: one law may make criticism of the State of Israel illegal.

Today was the day of legislative approval. Numerous laws were passed in the Knesset today. Fundamentally, all of them were of good intention. However, good intentions are often not enough. As a saying goes, "Good intention is the father of evil deed" Right-wing policies aim to enhance personal responsibility, freedom, self-determination, and a Jewish values-oriented … Continue reading New laws in Israel: one law may make criticism of the State of Israel illegal. →

How to Stop Qatar? Just with A Pen. Qatar has to pay for Terror.

Qatar is probably the world's biggest financial sponsor of Islamic terrorism. Qatar is a part of the global Muslim Brotherhood movement. A movement against freedom and democracy. Qatar likes to support anything that harms Israel. Thus, Qatar is happy to join forces with Iran, although both are not theological friends. Today, the 19th of February … Continue reading How to Stop Qatar? Just with A Pen. Qatar has to pay for Terror. →

Elected Democracy or Unelected Juristocracy. Who rules in Israel?

I get the impression that everything has been said politically. Things repeat themselves, and news is merely a permutation. For Israel, it's about liberating Jewish land (Aza, Judea, Samaria, Jerusalem with the Temple Mount) from Arab Muslim occupiers, aka "Palestinians". However, Israel is not a sovereign state anymore. Israel is micromanaged. Maybe we will see … Continue reading Elected Democracy or Unelected Juristocracy. Who rules in Israel? →

Today! To Be in the Camp of Democracy is to Be with Bibi

It's no secret that I have a lot of criticism of Netanyahu. BUT!! When in doubt, I always side with the elected prime minister, even if I didn't vote for him. In the event of a conflict between the unelected left-wing elites of the deep state and the elected prime minister, I always side with … Continue reading Today! To Be in the Camp of Democracy is to Be with Bibi →

An Open Letter To President Trump

An open letter written on the night of March 13 (Israeli time) by Prof. Moshe Cohen-Eliya to US President Donald J. Trump triggered a veritable flood of attention and reaction. Mark R. Levin and Elon Musk took note of this open letter, which undoubtedly landed on Trump's desk in summary form. Millions saw (and read) … Continue reading An Open Letter To President Trump →

Israel must leave the UN. UNRWA Office Still Open in Jerusalem.

Following today's UN report on the situation in Aza, which I won't elaborate on here, it can be summarized in one sentence: This report is an anti-Semitic diatribe in the tradition of the 'Protocols of Zion.' A fabricated lie aimed at the genocide of the Jewish people. One can consider the post by PM Benjamin … Continue reading Israel must leave the UN. UNRWA Office Still Open in Jerusalem. →

A SOS Call from PM Netanyahu?

It is difficult to describe the impression and feeling that a recent post by PM Netanyahu left in me. What was it that I saw there? A cry for help, a warning, an announcement that the deep state in Israel is now really being disempowered and the elites of the deep state are being dismissed … Continue reading A SOS Call from PM Netanyahu? →

Israel: Impeachment of the Attorney General underway?

At the moment, political impeachment proceedings are underway against the current Attorney General (AG) Gali Baharav-Miara on the initiative of the Minister for Communications, Shlomo Karhi.

What If? Israel as the 51st Star of the USA? UPDATES (5.3./14.9)

President Donald J Trump's decision to take over and transform the Jewish Aza (aka "Gaza") as US territory puts him on a par with Cyrus the Great. But more is to come. We all can smell history. Those who lived close to the 'Berliner Mauer', like me, know the smell of history. There is the … Continue reading What If? Israel as the 51st Star of the USA? UPDATES (5.3./14.9) →

Who rules? The Deep State must be put into place. We The People.

⁠ Israel suffers from the fact that there is no written constitution. This has led to the deep state dominating the judicial, law enforcement and legal (advisory) systems. It, the deep state in Israel, is dominated by an unelected secular, etatistic left (First Israel) that sees itself as above the elected government, the parliament (Knesset) … Continue reading Who rules? The Deep State must be put into place. We The People. →

Israel Sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem with Temple Mount (JTM)

One of the key discussions about Israel's sovereignty is the declaration of sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and JMT. Fundamentally and upfront and central to any further argument and debate. The "Palestinian" people, nation or ethnic group does not exist. It is scientifically proven that a "Palestinian" people never existed. So, no ethnic cleansing is given. … Continue reading Israel Sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem with Temple Mount (JTM) →

Don’t “release” Baby Killers

“O God, do not be silent; hold not Thy peace, and be not still,” the Chief Rabbi of Israel prayed the words of Psalm 83 over the bodies of two murdered children, Ariel and Kfir; their mother, Shiri; and Oded Lifshitz. Islam is an honor-shame culture, and to humiliate the bodies of the children of … Continue reading Don’t “release” Baby Killers →

The Fail of the Chamberlainian Government and Deep State. UPDATE BEIRUT

Pic detected on the X account of Hillel Fuld. Credit unknow.

We see again and again the epic fails of the security establishment and those epic fails have no consequences for the heads of the security establishment. Hillel Fould posted on X about the next deep fail (after 7/10): "I already felt God’s presence again. I could breathe again. And the news kept coming in. More … Continue reading The Fail of the Chamberlainian Government and Deep State. UPDATE BEIRUT →

6 Corners Plan to Sovereignty

Raylan Givens made an important point on X: "There has been a MASSIVE amount of Hams propaganda released today in order to pressure the Israeli people and government ahead of a potential Phase B of the deal. I will NOT post any of it. Do not aid the enemy in spreading it's evil." Donate For … Continue reading 6 Corners Plan to Sovereignty →

The Islamistic Turkey (wrongly) claims, Aza is Turkish

Turkey never misses an opportunity to threaten Israel's existence. Turkey's days as a NATO member must be numbered unless Trump pulls the plug on NATO in advance by having the USA withdraw from NATO. Given this geopolitical climate and a weak left-wing Europe, a threatening scenario is emerging for Israel, as Israel's government is proving … Continue reading The Islamistic Turkey (wrongly) claims, Aza is Turkish →

Trump Stopped Funding “Palestinian” Authority Security Forces. When Will Israel Follow?

Donald Trump stopped funding the Palestinian Authority Security Forces (PASF) today during his second term as president. This action was part of a broader global freeze on foreign assistance initiated by the Trump administration shortly after his inauguration on January 20, 2025. Specifically, the funding halt for the PASF was reported on February 19, 2025, … Continue reading Trump Stopped Funding “Palestinian” Authority Security Forces. When Will Israel Follow? →

The 15th of February is Day of Destiny. Israel’s Elites disappeared

Israel's elites have chosen with all their might and determination to be indecisive and vague. They politically disappeared. The nation, the people of Israel, is being humiliated by its elites. And I see no new political forces on the horizon. This Shabbat, this Saturday is a day of destiny. For Israel, the Middle East, and … Continue reading The 15th of February is Day of Destiny. Israel’s Elites disappeared →

UNRWA Law: Clear Warning by the Knesset to Deep State. Do not delay the Implementation

The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee of the Knesset issued a clear warning to the deep state. The message is in simple words: Do not delay the implementation of the UNRWA law. It is not the first time that the Committee expressed its frustration. The press release of the Committee stated without giving details: "The … Continue reading UNRWA Law: Clear Warning by the Knesset to Deep State. Do not delay the Implementation →

Mercy

A small fact. Once PM Netanyahu awarded 5 million, a new identity and a safe route out of Aza to whoever gave hints which would lead to the release of the hostages. Do you know what happened? Not even 30, not even 20, not even 10, not even one righteous was found in Aza. Not … Continue reading Mercy →