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Allison Kaplan Sommer
Allison Kaplan Sommer is PJM's Tel Aviv editor
Israeli Election Results Point Rightward
The Kadima party is biggest vote-getter — but the Likud may be the only party able to put together a ruling coalition. (UPDATE: What Post-Election Bibi Netanyahu and Tsippi Livni Have In Common With Don Corleone and Tony Soprano — read here)
Israel Furiously Attacks Gaza — And Braces for Reprisal
The operation came quickly — as did the international condemnations. (Also, Ron Radosh: Answering the Left’s Attacks on Israel in Advance, Richard Fernandez: The Strike on Hamas and Claudia Rosett: The Real Crisis in Gaza)
Obamessiah Hits the Holy Land
Israelis liked what they heard from the Democratic presidential candidate during his whirlwind visit. They just hope they can believe it.
Trouble on the Afghan-Pakistan Border
The US must perform a complex diplomatic dance in Pakistan to protect its troops in Afghanistan, says Rep. Thaddeus McCotter.
George Bush’s Explosive Welcome to Israel
Terrorists greeted George W. Bush's visit to Israel by shooting a rocket into an Ashkelon mall and injuring dozens. Could there be a better metaphor for the failed peace process?
Israel at 60: A Time to Celebrate
Turning sixty is a milestone. So instead of finding fault with their country — which happens every day of the year — Israelis are allowing themselves one day of unabashed celebration of its accomplishments.
