Martin Oliner

Martin Oliner is president of the Religious Zionists of America.

 MIKE HUCKABEE speaks at a presidential campaign event in support of Donald Trump last October.

Mike Huckabee should harmonize US Jews - opinion

 JORDAN’S FOREIGN MINISTER Ayman Safadi (right) and then-Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry attend a news conference on the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea last year. US President Donald Trump says he would like Jordan and Egypt to take in Gazan Palestinians temporarily or on a long-term basis.

Let Donald Trump make Gaza great again - opinion

US SECOND GENTLEMAN Douglas Emhoff and then-US ambassador to Germany Amy Gutmann attend a news conference at a meeting of special envoys and coordinators on combating antisemitism, in 2023 in Berlin. Doug’s dismal failure at countering antisemitism is clear for anyone with eyes to see, Oliner argues

Time for Trump to fix Doug’s damage - opinion


Trump making Middle East safer since election landslide - opinion

But, of course, no one understood how important it is to hold out for Trump better than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

 US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump and secretary of state-designate Marco Rubio attend a campaign event before last month’s presidential election. ‘Israeli officials have told me privately that they cannot wait for Secretary of State Antony Blinken to be replaced by Marco Rubio,’ says the writer.

Wake up, 'sleepy Joe': You're too late for peace – opinion

Why Biden’s ceasefire efforts might fall short of addressing Iran’s threat.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House last month.

Biden's final opportunity: A bold move on Iran and Israel to secure his legacy - opinion

Quoting “despondent Biden administration officials,” the report said they were mulling how to protect what they termed their national security priorities before Trump returns to the Oval Office.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden delivers remarks on the 2024 election results and the upcoming presidential transition of power, at the White House, last Thursday. ‘People will call us a lame duck government, but we have to keep our eye on the ball, and we will,’ says a Biden aide regarding the Middle East.

A great existential threat: A Harris presidency's impact on Israel - opinion

Had Harris attended Netanyahu’s speech, or at least taken a few minutes to read it, perhaps she would have realized that her words were wrong, and silence would have been a much better choice.

 US VICE PRESIDENT and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally in Glendale, Arizona, last week. Her decision not to attend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress sent an encouraging message to Israel’s enemies, the writer suggests.

When diplomacy fails: It's time for Israel to bomb and invade Lebanon - opinion

Israel has been fighting with its hands behind its back throughout this war. Reliant on the US for munitions, the Jewish state has accepted one improper demand after another from Washington.

 US SPECIAL ENVOY Amos Hochstein (left) meets with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut.

Still trust Biden on Israel? Don’t - opinion

Israel's people "will remain proud Jews, standing by the principles that Israel and America will continue to share long after Biden has been forgotten," the author writes.

 PROTESTERS RALLY for a ceasefire in Gaza, outside an auto workers union hall in Michigan during a visit by President Joe Biden, in February. It’s the Muslims in Minnesota and Michigan who Biden mistakenly believes hold the key to his second term, says the writer.

Following Iran's attack, more US aid is needed for Israel - opinion

Israel is not only fighting for its people but for all of civilization, and this war is a must-win. That costs money, too.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden shakes hands with House Speaker Mike Johnson before delivering his State of the Union address, last month.

When Schumer became his brothers’ reaper - opinion

The worst part of the speech was not what made headlines. It was when Schumer threatened his brothers in Israel in a way no true guardian ever would.

US SENATE Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, last week.

Antisemitism is only getting worse across the world, including in Israel - opinion

It will be a challenge, but I pray that the people of Israel will remain united against our enemies and defeat them in Israel and around the world.

ALGERIA’S AMBASSADOR to the United Nations Amar Bendjama addresses the Security Council, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield looks on, February 20. The US vetoed the resolution.

10 lessons for a better 2024 - opinion

Now that year is finally over, we are entering a year that, while we pray will be much better for Israel and the Jewish people, could still turn out to be even worse if wrong decisions are made.

 A PROTEST takes place against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s appearance at the UN General Assembly in New York City, in September. Israelis and Diaspora Jews fought too much internally, until our enemies reminded us that we have no choice but to remain united, says the writer.