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Dec 8, 2015, 6:27 PM

In the Footsteps of the Maccabees

We here, who are fortunate to live in Israel even in relatively difficult times, sometimes forget that there are things we accept as a matter of course, even take for granted. Yet there are many people, including many of...

Sep 11, 2015, 1:35 PM

Mr. Obama’s “Iran Deal” – Better Than “No Deal”?

In the US there is strident public disagreement between those who support President Obama’s “Iran Deal” as a “good agreement” or at least the “best deal one can achieve given the alternative” (i.e.: “No deal”), and those who perceive...

May 5, 2014, 4:54 PM

Personal Reflections on Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzma’ut 5774

As we go into the double days of Israel’s Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzma’ut this week, I once again reflect on the meaning of this juxtaposition of official holidays – one representing the ultimate sadness of a people, the...

Nov 8, 2013, 2:50 PM

Nothing New Under the Sun: “Slaves of the Revolution” Revisited

The other day, my wife finally got me to go through some old cartons in our storage room that I had managed to not disturb for more than a decade and a half. While sifting through the boxes I...

Mar 14, 2013, 5:44 AM

Israel’s Basic Strategic Requirements – Part III

It is an undisputed fact that Israel’s army reserves are the backbone of the IDF in times of war. The question, therefore, is: how does Israel buy the 48 hours she must have to fully mobilize and deploy her...

Mar 13, 2013, 12:03 PM

Israel’s Basic Strategic Requirements – Part II

Today, when people so glibly suggest that Israel give up “land for peace” – i.e.: Judea and Samaria AKA as “the West Bank”, I realize that most of these people are too young to personally recall said area not...

Mar 12, 2013, 5:01 AM

Israel’s Basic Strategic Requirements – Part I

With the imminent arrival of US President Barack Obama to Israel, the expectations of Israel’s left wing media is rising to a feverish pitch. Mr. Obama is planning to visit with both Israelis and Palestinians, and no doubt, would...

Jul 15, 2012, 5:34 PM

Why I Didn’t Attend the “Suckers” Demonstration

Why I didn’t attend last week’s “Draft the Haredim” mass protest demonstration is simple: I have nothing against Haredim and I have everything for service for my country. Those who are demanding that Haredi yeshiva students leave the study...

Apr 21, 2012, 9:59 PM

Why we celebrate Memorial Day

We go from sorrow joyousness, understanding the enormity of the sacrifice of those who gave their lives

Apr 11, 2012, 11:40 PM

Let Jonathan Pollard go

One has to wonder what brought Marc Goldberg to suddenly write an anti-Pollard diatribe. What master or cause does he believe he serves by dishing up this verbal hametz during the Passover holiday?

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About Me

Yedidya Atlas is a veteran journalist specializing in geo-political and geo-strategic affairs in the Middle East. His articles have appeared in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, Insight Magazine, Nativ, The Jerusalem Post and Makor Rishon. His articles have been reprinted by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the US Congressional Record.