October 11, 2021 — A “moderate” Muslim cleric and counter-terrorism advisor to the UK government was recently caught on film referring to Israel as a “terrorist state” and praising “martyrs”—jihadist code for suicide bombers. During his speech, Imam Irfan Chishti told the crowd that “if they wanted to become ‘mujahideen,’ holy warriors, then they should emulate the Muslim general Saladin, …
By Raymond Ibrahim
Justices Will Consider Whether Details on Post-9/11 CIA Black Sites are State Secrets
By Amy Howe
WASHINGTON, DC — October 7, 2021 — It has been just over 20 years since the Sept. 11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people in the worst terrorist attack in modern history. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in yet another legal battle arising from the government’s response to the attacks – specifically, the government’s efforts to block …
By Amy Howe
Kamala’s Hillary Moment
By Jonathan Feldstein
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — September 30, 2021 — I followed reports of Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent exchange with a student at George Mason University with great interest, and dismay. In many ways, she reminded me of an incident with Hilary Clinton, not in a good way. Kamala addressed students at George Mason to mark National Voter Registration Day. Following her remarks, …
By Jonathan Feldstein
In His First UN Speech, Naftali Bennett Sounded Different Than Netanyahu
By Ron Kampeas
@KAMPEAS UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK, NY — September 27, 2021 — (JTA) — In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett addressed the twin threats of Iran and the coronavirus, in keeping with his quest for a relationship with the international community that is less confrontational than his predecessor’s. Bennett launched his …
By Ron Kampeas
Jerusalem on Fire
By Jonathan Feldstein
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — August 19, 2021 — Jerusalem needs your prayers. This week, Jerusalem has been blanketed in smoke from wildfires that appear to have been started by terrorist arsonists. Because Israel is enduring a prolonged heatwave amid the dry summer, it has suffered an unprecedented and dangerous number of fires. Most recently, Jerusalem and the surrounding area have been the …
By Jonathan Feldstein
Israel and Jordan Sign Agricultural Agreement Ahead of Sabbatical Year
By DAVID HELLERMAN
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — August 17, 2021 — “Shmita” is the Biblical commandment for the land of Israel to lie fallow every seven years. Israel and Jordan signed an agreement to boost agricultural cooperation and sales ahead of the approaching Jewish sabbatical year. “Shmita,” as it is referred to in Hebrew, is the Biblical commandment for the land of Israel to …
By DAVID HELLERMAN
“Til Kingdom Come” – What Christians are Saying
By Jonathan Feldstein
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL — July 26, 2021 — An article I wrote last week about misleading inaccuracies in the recent Israeli film, “Til Kingdom Come,” received wide interest from Jews and Christians alike. The film purports to present why Christians support Israel, largely resting on Christian end time theology and support for Donald Trump. It depicts this support, and the receptivity of …
By Jonathan Feldstein
Dr. Nader Sayegh, Esq., NYS Assemblyman (Yonkers-AD 90), Richard Thomas, Former Mount Vernon Mayor, and Hezi Aris, Mount Vernon Tribune / Yonkers Tribune Publisher/Editor on Westchester On the Level – Friday, July 23, 2021 from 10am-12Noon
Listeners Are Welcome to Participate When Staying on Topic The CALL-IN number is 347-205-9201 Listen to this broadcast “Live” or “On Demand” via the Internet … http://tobtr.com/s/11967896 The subject matter is noted herein. MOUNT VERNON, NY and YONKERS, NY — July 23, 2021 — Dr. Nader Sayeg, Esq., New York State Assemblyman representing Assembly District 90-Yonkers speaks to a panoply …
Pope Francis: ‘Tear Down the Walls’ Against Islam
By Raymond Ibrahim
Pope Francis wants any and all walls, real or figurative, that stand between the West and Islam broken down immediately — or so he’s constantly saying. Most recently, on Sunday, June 13, 2021, he called for the “growth of a more supportive humanity that tears down the wall of indifference.” This was spoken in the context of urging Europeans to take …
By Raymond Ibrahim
Joan Gronowski, Former Yonkers City Councilmember, Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mount Vernon, NY Mayor, Joanie Madden, National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Recipient for Cherish the Ladies, Brian Harrod, Yonkers Newswire Publisher/Editor, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Publisher/Editor on Westchester On the Level – Wednesday, June 23 2021, from 10am-12Noon
Listeners Are Welcome to Participate When Staying on Topic The CALL-IN number is 347-205-9201 The broadcast is heard via this hyperlink… http://tobtr.com/s/11951547 MOUNT VERNON, NY and YONKERS, NY — June 23, 2021 — Joan Gronowski, former Yonkers City Councilmember opens the broadcast day giving her perspective on the latest vote count tally regarding disparate contests! From 10-10:30am Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Mount …