"We are—however—also concerned about the continued tensions and violence on the ground and the continuation of unilateral measures, such as settlement expansion, and the security issues," said EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell.
Jacob Colchamiro of Short Hills, N.J., placed second in the world, while Nathanael Vinar of Teaneck, N.J., placed sixth. Even middle-school national winner Yechiel Shulman from St. Louis broke the top 16 and participated in the televised Yom Ha’atzmaut competition.
"JVP and their ilk see Israel as an irredeemable evil in a binary world composed of victims and oppressors," wrote David May, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Herzog was awarded Cyprus’s highest honor, the Grand Collar of the Order of Makarios III, as an expression of the strong friendship between the two countries.
Israeli Minister Tzachi Hanegbi: There is a “deep struggle” underway in Iran over the country’s efforts to entrench itself in Syria; Israel publicized the latest strike to strengthen these voices.
“I am in continuous contact with the other American families and all levels of the U.S. government. There is nothing behind this report," Jonathan Dekel-Chen said.
Expanding the Abraham Accords is vital. But given the administration’s desire to appease Iran, coupled with the Saudis’ unpopularity, Washington won’t pay the price to make it happen.