The Chalk, March 10, 2025
On the occasion of Purim, which marks a key moment in history when Jews survived being an oppressed minority in a foreign land (Persia), we look at the situation for religious minorities in Israel through…
The Chalk, March 2, 2025
As the calendar runs out on the first phase of the Hamas-Israel cease-fire, we recall Ariel Sharon’s 2004 speech explaining his decision to withdraw from Gaza the next year, and we share our series of…
The Chalk, February 23, 2025
The terrible news of the slaying of the Bibas brothers in captivity in Gaza forces another look at the terms of the Hamas-Israel cease-fire, which did bring home two Israelis who had been held in…
The Chalk, February 16, 2025
Jordanian King Abdullah II praises President Donald Trump during a visit to the White House but avoids supporting his reconstruction plan for Gaza. That plan is the latest example of the great powers intervening in…
The Chalk, February 9, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House leads to President Donald Trump’s announcement of his unexpected plan for Gaza’s renovation: a U.S. takeover, a forced relocation of the Palestinian residents and luxury resort…
The Chalk, February 3, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s forthcoming visit to the White House serves as a moment to recall the many ways President Donald Trump acted in Israel’s interest during his first administration, including moving the U.S. Embassy…
The Chalk, January 26, 2025
Donald Trump is back in the White House, and we look back at his involvement in the Middle East in his first term as president, especially his economics-driven peace plan. We also provide a roundup…
The Chalk, January 19, 2025
The first phase of a three-part, four-month cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas goes into effect, bringing three of the 98 remaining hostages home. CIE examines the deal and its answered questions, shares insightful outside…
The Chalk, January 12, 2025
We round up the recordings of Ken Stein’s various appearances on webinars, podcasts and broadcast media to discuss the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, including his often troubled relationship with Israel and the Jewish…
The Chalk, January 5, 2025
The death of Jimmy Carter at 100 years old brings a heavy focus on his legacy involving Israel, Middle East peace and the Jewish people, both from his presidency and from the more than four…
