Journalist Steve Kramer, a longtime friend of mine, moved with his family to Israel from New Jersey in 1991. They lived for many years just over the “Green Line,” and now in Kfar Saba, near Tel Aviv. Steve’s written more than 1,100 articles, including for American Jewish papers, since making Aliyah.
Steve’s topics include both the political and security situation in Israel, some of which are posted here, and on his and wife Michal’s hikes and tours in Israel and abroad, sampled elsewhere on this site.
Steve sees our Jewish people’s homeland through grassroots American and Israeli eyes. Come take a look.
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Israel Loses the War with Iran
6/21/26
It’s a war with jihadists, and we have to recognize that and fight it accordingly.
Israeli Minister Offends the World!
5/26/2026
O, the Hypocrisy! Israeli minister taunts, but Spanish police beat up “aid” flotilla participants. Guess who the world blames!
Israel Decides To Reduce Military Aid From America
6/10/26
Israel is diminishing its reliance on American military support, a win-win for both parties.
The Tide Is Turning, Steve Says …. Fast!
5/17/26
In this week’s blog Steve compares life for Jews in Israel these days vs. that in America. Check out this frequent Israpundit’s comparison.
5/17/2026
Is Killing Your Enemy Genocide?
5/3/2026
There is genocide occurring in the world today, especially in Africa. But the Israelis are not guilty of that war crime, despite the United Nations claiming it is.
An Unpopular War – Except in Israel
4/19/2026
Yes, it’s widely seen as an unpopular war. But Iran and its proxies openly aim for our Jewish people’s homeland’s destruction. In Israel, that war’s popular [i.e., necessary, unavoidable] here.
America’s Greatest Ally – Israel
3/31/2026
Which country is America’s gratest ally? Why I say it’s Israel
Israel Battles Jihadis With U.S. Help
3/12/2026
How Israel, the U.S., Europe and others see what’s going on now, as seen through the eyes of Michal and me, shelter-visiting Israelis in the heart of the country.
Almost two-and-a-half millennia ago, the Jews of Persia, a mighty power, were threatened with extermination, and heroes Esther and Mordechai saved them. This week we celebrate that saving as Purim. And now at this same time of year in 2026 CE we’re dealing with trouble with Persia again.
The consequences not just for Israel but European nations themselves bode ill. Steve looks at the causes.
Why They Hate Us – The World vs. The Jews
Even the paranoid can have real enemies. And if today you’re an Israeli or Diaspora Jew, Steve says your feelings of persecution are real.
The West Retreats Before the Jihadis
Western nations’ “recognition” of “Palestine” will not lessen the threat of their own countries’ takeover through the surge of Muslim percent of their population.
Israel – An Unpopular Superpower
Israel adds Iron Beam to its array of defensive shields, first in the world to make this new technology operational. What it means.
Survival – Eli Sharabi in Gaza
Steve tells how hostage Eli Sharabi survived as a hostage in Gaza tunnels and helped others survive
Who is the Hegemon (Top Dog) in the Middle East
Steve looks at Israel and Mideast competitors for Top Dog and comes down for Israel
Extending Sovereignty – Not Annexation
Annexing implies something is being taken from an established territory belonging to someone else. Sovereignty means extending authority over a region.
