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May 1, 2018, 7:53 PM

As Israel Welcomes Giro d’Italia, BDS Pedals Tired Accusations

Israel will soon host the opening stages of the Giro d’Italia, the first time the prestigious race will take place outside of Europe. Considered the most beautiful of cycling’s three Grand Tours, Giro d’Italia is the world’s fourth most...

Mar 22, 2018, 1:59 PM

Stand-Up Nation

We already know that Israel is the Start-Up Nation. A week spent learning about Israel’s commitment to global responsibility in Kenya, made it clear that Israel deserves a second nickname - the Stand-Up Nation. In February, I co-led a group...

Feb 12, 2018, 1:43 AM

Living with the Iran deal

Iranian presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi greets his supporters during a campaign rally at Imam Khomeini Mosque in the capital Tehran on May 16, 2017. (AFP Photo/Atta Kenare)

The Islamic Republic already does whatever it wants, so what is the nuclear deal's 'sunset' clause going to unleash?

Dec 28, 2017, 12:25 AM

Don’t Let Facts Disrupt a Good Allegation

It has been three weeks since the United States recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and the sky has not fallen. In the days leading up the announcement, there were dire warnings of violent unrest which many believed...

Oct 29, 2017, 1:27 PM

In a Year of Anniversaries, It’s Time to Look Forward

November brings with it two important anniversaries for the State of Israel. The second of the month will mark 100 years since Britain endorsed the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people. November 29 will be 70...

Aug 6, 2017, 3:33 PM

A day in Area ‘A’

On the Palestinian view of terror, refugee camps, and contradiction between seeking peace and rewarding martyrs

Jun 5, 2017, 10:47 AM

Fifty years on, settlements are not the problem

The reworked West Bank account is a distraction from the easy violence of the would-be peace partner

May 15, 2017, 5:50 AM

Recognizing Israel’s Capital

Anticipation continues to build that the Trump administration will relocate the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. In an interview with Meet the Press, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson revealed that President Trump is evaluating whether moving the...

Feb 12, 2017, 7:36 AM

Calling foul on BDS interference

The NFL defensive end allowed himself to be used by supporters of BDS, whose leaders deny Israel's very legitimacy

Dec 28, 2016, 2:57 PM

The UN’s Lost Legitimacy

Make no mistake: the UN lost its legitimacy long before it adopted Friday’s anti-Israel resolution in the Security Council. An organization that annually passes 20 General Assembly resolutions against Israel – and just four against the rest of the world...

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About Me

Aviva Klompas is a speechwriter, strategist, and public speaker. She currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Strategic Israel Engagement at Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Previously, she served as the Director of Speechwriting at the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations.