P. David Hornik

P. David Hornik is a freelance writer and translator living in Tel Aviv. He blogs at http://pdavidhornik.typepad.com/

Israeli Voters Expected to Shift Right

Thursday, February 5th, 2009 - by P. David Hornik

With a failed ceasefire and continuing attacks from Gaza, polls indicate a rightward direction for next week's election.

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Israel’s Scramble to End the War Too Soon

Friday, January 16th, 2009 - by P. David Hornik

The rush is on before Barack Obama takes office.

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Will Hezbollah — Backed By Iran — Open a Second Front Against Israel?

Thursday, January 8th, 2009 - by P. David Hornik

Rockets fall on a retirement home in northern Israel. Who was responsible? (Also read Richard Fernandez: Calling UNIFIL)

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The Gaza Ground Assault Rages — But Will it Work?

Sunday, January 4th, 2009 - by P. David Hornik

A determined IDF moves into Gaza full force with one clear goal: stop the Hamas rocket fire. (Also read Claudia Rosett: Does Ban Ki-Moon Think It's His Job to Help Destroy Israel?)

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The Many Dilemmas of Confronting Hamas

Friday, January 2nd, 2009 - by P. David Hornik

Despite the drubbing it has received, the terror organization is far from discouraged or deterred.

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Child-Killer Samir Kuntar Honored in Syria

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 - by P. David Hornik

The man who smashed a four-year-old girl's head on coastal rocks is hailed as a hero.

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Reported Obama-Hamas Contacts Bode Ill

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 - by P. David Hornik

Another clash between Obama’s public statements and his team's behind-the-scenes activities.

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The Rehabilitation of Bashar Assad

Sunday, September 7th, 2008 - by P. David Hornik

A real transformation or deceptive new packaging?

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Bush Tries to Make Peace as Hamas Makes War

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 - by P. David Hornik

Despite rocket fire on the very day of his arrival in Israel, President Bush appears determined to push ahead towards a Palestinian state.

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