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More empty rhetoric
And the pendulum swings from one end to the other: In the name of fighting extremism and inaccuracy, the guest column “False Assertions” has provided a deluge of spurious clichés and platitudes notoriously used by anti-Israel advocates. Israel is not an occupying foreign power — international law and years of Jewish presence in the land vouch for Israel’s legitimacy.
A call for tolerance
The university’s chapter of Hillel is proud of the role that it has played, in collaboration with other faith groups, in fostering a campus environment that is tolerant of freedom of expression. Its initiatives have been important in creating a community where students can engage with one another constructively.
No choice but self-defense for Israel in Gaza
The war in Gaza has been at the center of the world’s attention for the past two weeks. The media have discussed the end of the six-month cease-fire between Hamas and Israel, the launching of rockets and mortars into southern Israel, and the subsequent Israeli retaliation, including ground operations in Gaza.
Mason supports anti-Israel propaganda?
The GMU Law School hosted an event called “Separate is Never Equal: Stories of Apartheid from South Africa to Palestine” last week. The very title of the event speaks volumes as to the falsehood of its premise, and the guests for the event were an unfortunate selection.
Tort litigator discusses terrorism
A number of Law Center student groups hosted a seasoned Supreme Court and Circuit Court litigator, who spoke about claims filed against state sponsors of terrorist attacks. Steven Perles’s litigation practice at the Perles Law Firm, P.C., where he is the senior attorney and founder, includes many cases under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA).
Israel has a right to exist
In his response to my letter Monday, Hicham Yaktin calls for the imposition of a one-state solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict. It is unfortunate that Yaktin would deny the Palestinians their right to self-determination and control over their own collective destiny. It is equally unfortunate that Yaktin would see in Israel’s demise an “equitable” solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Israel still a choice for semester abroad
Having studied in Israel for a year before college as well as for a semester this past spring, I can say with confidence that going abroad to Israel is an incredibly valuable experience, war or no war. As I sat on my living room couch this summer with eyes glued to the news, I found myself cringing knowing that the news philosophy, “if it bleeds, it leads.”
Divestment unreasonable
According to The Washington Post, the movement to divest from Israel was sparked by a speech given in 2000 by University of Illinois law professor Francis A. Boyle. Dozens of campaigns emerged on college campuses across the nation, from Berkeley to Ohio State to Yale.
Israel’s identity not confined to conflict
In “Unity Takes Center Stage at Rangila,” Josh Zumbrun characterizes the Georgetown Israel Alliance as a bunch of screaming bigots who offer nothing positive to our community. I found his portrayal of the group not only quite insulting but also completely disconnected from the truth.
Apologists for terror have no place on campus
Where is the peace and where is the justice? Since when is blowing up oneself to kill other innocent human beings considered compassionate?
