“As with so many intellectuals, Said’s cultural influence was greater than his merits.”

What Francis’s visit to Iraq means for Israel and the Jews.

A mistake the Syrian government is happy not to correct.

’Tis the season to bash Israel.

Beyond bullets and band-aids.

The Lebanese Marshall Pétain.

The county’s fastest-growing religious group.

“Crusaders, infidels, and foreigners.”

A special relationship between Jews and Christians.

Making rebuilding after the depredations of Islamic State difficult.

The World Council of Church’s new supersessionism.

An Iraqi-Canadian bishop reflects on the Abrahamic legacy.

Things are bad under Fatah, and worse under Hamas.

The Palestinian Christmas charade.