Benjamin Netanyahu just delivered a stunning speech about peace at the United Nations. I must admit that I choked up at several points. This is an incredible speech and will be remembered by history.
https://x.com/netanyahu/status/1705233834705379535?s=20
Moreover, it comes at the end of a week in which Israeli commentators on both the left and the right are declaring Netanyahu's visit to the U.S. a success. He charmed Silicon Valley; he won an invite to the White House; he made Zelensky happy; and the Saudi Crown prince said all the right things (and left out all the right things) on Fox News. This is a turning point for Netanyahu.
By that, I mean two things. One: Netanyahu now has a chance of achieving a real peace with Saudi Arabia, and doing so independent of whoever is in control of the White House, whether Trump or Biden.
Two: Netanyahu's status has been enhanced, such that he will return home having been recognized as a statesman, not a pariah -- despite the Israeli opposition spending money in the U.S. to protest his visit.
It is possible that Netanyahu will return in further command of his coalition, and with the advantage on the issue of judicial reform, where he may be able to secure a broad political agreement.
And as for the corruption charges against him... what about that?
Truly, an inspiring display of leadership and vision, overcoming incredible threats and challenges, internal and external.
This week, we are tackling two major areas of contention between the Trump administration and Democrat governors: fighting crime, and redistricting. The president is sending the National Guard to blue cities -- and blue states are trying to stamp out Republican representation. Is this a civil war situation?
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This week's portion is the last of the month of Av -- also known as Menachem (Comforter) Av -- which begins in mourning and ends in celebration and anticipation of the New Year and the process of repentance and renewal.
In a similar vein, the portion features Moses offering the Israelites a choice between a blessing and a curse. They are masters of their own fates: if they obey God's commandments, they receive the blessings -- and vice versa.
The key commandment is to reject idol worship. There is said to be something magnetic about the practice of worshiping idols in the new land, such that it would be constant moral battle, both individually and collectively, in the land.
Nowadays, according to Jewish tradition, humanity has lost the urge for idol worship (and the antidote, which is divine prophecy) -- but there are several near substitutes, such as lust or excessive appetites for worldly pleasures.
We are wired for compulsive behaviors, bad habits, and even addictions. These ...
We have so much to talk about this week -- Trump's efforts to negotiate peace through negotiation, and Gavin Newsom's efforts to divide Americans through gerrymandering. We'll also talk about Playboy leaving LA and California.
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Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on Russia & Ukraine
Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on Newsom
Harmeet Dhillon - DOJ Civil Rights Division chief, on the fight against DEI
Jessica Vaugn - Playboy model on political commentator, on California
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