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About David
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I am an expert in Middle Eastern history, and Israeli history in particular. My main focus is Biblical analysis, the origins of Islam, and medieval and modern historical events in Israel. Everything you see happening in the world today, has a history.

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I am a free-lance writer who has previously lived in, and studied the history of, Israel.

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I contribute to the One Israel Fund and will be joining CAMERA shortly.

   

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question about middle east conflict11/19/2008Don Radlauer
  Q: I have a question about the middle east and I am curious if you perhaps know the answer for me or ...
  A: I'm afraid that you're rather mistaken about the history of the establishment of the State of ...
EU's mission on counter terrorism11/1/2008Don Radlauer
  Q: Radlauer, I'm Lucia Russo, a student of Political Sciences of Rome. I decided to write you 'cause ...
  A: Can you be a little more specific about what you're asking? From what you've told me so far, I'm not ...
Nuclear Iran10/18/2008David
  Q: Why is a nuclear Iran so horrible? What is the worst case scenario? Is there any reasonable evidence ...
  A: RE your first question, the answer is, no incentive at all. It doesn't serve anyone's interest. ...
Nuclear Iran10/18/2008Le Anne Clausen
  Q: Why is a nuclear Iran so horrible? What is the worst case scenario? Is there any reasonable evidence ...
  A: Greetings Jon, and thanks for your question. No, there's really no reasonable evidence that Iran is ...
Nuclear Iran10/18/2008James Prince
  Q: Why is a nuclear Iran so horrible? What is the worst case scenario? Is there any reasonable evidence ...
  A: Jon, the possibility of Iran developing nuclear weapons capability is a major concern of the United ...
Nuclear Iran10/18/2008David
  Q: Why is a nuclear Iran so horrible? What is the worst case scenario? Is there any reasonable evidence ...
  A: Under normal circumstances, there's nothing wrong with a nuclear Iran. But these aren't normal ...
Nuclear Iran10/18/2008Pierre-Alexandre De Bavay M.A.
  Q: Why is a nuclear Iran so horrible? What is the worst case scenario? Is there any reasonable evidence ...
  A: We do not know yet how far Iran has been developing nuclear technology. The problem for western ...
Nuclear Iran10/18/2008Don Radlauer
  Q: Why is a nuclear Iran so horrible? What is the worst case scenario? Is there any reasonable evidence ...
  A: First, if Iran builds or acquires a nuclear weapon, it will already have shown its willingness to ...
Iran strikes10/14/2008David
  Q: I have a few short questions, if you know somewhere I can go to find out more that would be great. ...
  A: Your questions are good questions. Unfortunately, there are no simple answers. RE Israel possibly ...
Iran strikes10/14/2008Pierre-Alexandre De Bavay M.A.
  Q: I have a few short questions, if you know somewhere I can go to find out more that would be great. ...
  A: At the moment, there is little chance that Israel would bomb Iran, even if the relations between ...
Iran strikes10/14/2008James Prince
  Q: I have a few short questions, if you know somewhere I can go to find out more that would be great. ...
  A: Jon, if Israel thought that it could effectively disrupt the Iranian nuclear program, than a ...
Iran strikes10/14/2008Don Radlauer
  Q: I have a few short questions, if you know somewhere I can go to find out more that would be great. ...
  A: The questions you've asked - like many short questions - are much more complex and difficult than ...
dependency10/10/2008David
  Q: I am looking for a website where I can find what a certain country depends on (economically or ...
  A: I think I understand your question. Your question could actually be applied to any region in the ...
dependency10/10/2008James Prince
  Q: I am looking for a website where I can find what a certain country depends on (economically or ...
  A: Jon, I am not aware of a website that lists "dependent" factors whose loss would justify a war. I ...
Elijah10/3/2008David
  Q: In the bible it says Elijah will return before the day of the Lord. Elijah was taken up to God ...
  A: Your question is actually a little complex but I'll try to simplify it. Since what you describe is, ...
Questions9/22/2008David
  Q: I have a few questions regarding the History of Jewish people. * How and when did you guys Migrate ...
  A: I'll answer your questions one by one. Jews came to Russia in different waves of migration. ...
Muslim to Christianity8/30/2008Elizabeth
  Q: Why do Muslim people convert to Christianity?
  A: this is a great question. To be honest with you I am not 100% sure because each person interprets ...
Barack Obama notoriety8/27/2008Le Anne Clausen
  Q: Since you are living in the middle east, Is Barack Obama ( Presidential candiate) well known in the ...
  A: Greetings Jason, and thanks for your question. Generally, people in the Middle East and Central ...
Iraq news agent8/22/2008James Prince
  Q: I have been wondering who the charismatic man who did all the press conferences up too and during ...
  A: The former Iraqi Information Minister, Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf, who became popular in the west for ...
arabs / Jews7/27/2008David
  Q: why why why - both religions have the same patriarch - Abraham - why no reconciliation? - It appears ...
  A: To begin with, Abraham is not the common ancestor of Arabs and Jews. Abraham is the ancestor of the ...
Iran and holocaust denial7/15/2008James Prince
  Q: What % of the Iranian population believe the holocaust never happened? Has there ever been a study ...
  A: Lorraine, I have never seen any studies. However, it is widely assumed that the vast majority of ...
Iraq7/12/2008James Prince
  Q: James In the Doonesbury cartoon, Trudeau says that hundreds of thousands of Christians have fleed ...
  A: Carl, millions of refugees have fled Iraq following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. Christians and ...
sharon6/5/2008David
  Q: quick question. is ariel sharon still alive? once he went into hospital we didnt hear from him ...
  A: I'll take your second question first since it's easier to answer. Last I heard, Sharon was being ...
sharon5/31/2008David
  Q: quick question. is ariel sharon still alive? once he went into hospital we didnt hear from him ...
  A: Technically and medically speaking, Ariel Sharon is still alive. Throughout his life, he was famous, ...
Shahak5/19/2008David
  Q: I read Israel Shahak's book "Jewish History, Jewish Religion, the Weight of Three Thousand Years"... ...
  A: First of all, I did not say that Baruch Goldstein refused to treat gentiles. Read my original answer ...
Islam5/16/2008Elizabeth
  Q: What is it that you found in Islam that you could not find in the teachings of Jesus which led you ...
  A: ASAK I was assembly of God. I had always questioned the validity of Jesus being the son of god ...
Shahak5/16/2008David
  Q: I read Israel Shahak's book "Jewish History, Jewish Religion, the Weight of Three Thousand Years"... ...
  A: All your questions you asked me and posed to your two Jewish friends were simply insulting and your ...
politics of pakistan5/14/2008David
  Q: what is difference between islamaization zia ul haq did in past from pervaz musharaf islamic steps ...
  A: The Musharaf government exists in a different era than the Zia government did and it has to deal ...
Israeli Reaction/s to Iranian Nuclear Program4/19/2008Don Radlauer
  Q: Greetings Mr. Don Radlauer! I am Thomas dela Cruz, a Filipino AB-Consular and Diplomatic Affairs ...
  A: I will be happy to offer you what help I can - although of course I have no official position, so ...
SERVING THE MASTER AT DINNER4/2/2008David
  Q: Can you confirm if this is true in Jewish/Hebrew tradition please. I was told that when the master ...
  A: To be quite honest, I know of no such tradition. I don't remember seeing anything like that in ...
peace in middle east3/31/2008James Prince
  Q: can peace be restored in the middle east? if so,how?and why has it taken so long? if not why?
  A: Nadia, the first answer would have to be to which conflict are you referring. There are many many ...
VISA3/30/2008Elizabeth
  Q: I'm an American citizen living and teaching English in Thailand. I'm looking for positions in the ...
  A: to be totally honest with you i havent been there as of yet... but i am under the impression you ...
the source3/27/2008Pierre-Alexandre De Bavay M.A.
  Q: Excluding the residual effects of I hit you's and I'll hit you back. The origin of the mid east ...
  A: Sorry for the delay of the answer. Of course, the elements you are talking about are key aspects ...
the source3/23/2008Pierre-Alexandre De Bavay M.A.
  Q: Excluding the residual effects of I hit you's and I'll hit you back. The origin of the mid east ...
  A: The Temple of Jerusalem has a very long and complicated history because it has been partly destroyed ...
Hamas1/17/2008Pierre-Alexandre De Bavay M.A.
  Q: do you think that the Hamas in the state of Palestine can be considered a branch of Al-Qaeda?
  A: This can actually be a tricky question. First of all, I must say that, as far as my knowledge goes, ...
Background1/10/2008Elizabeth
  Q: I noticed you said that there was a lot of gaps in the KJV of the Holy Bible, when that version of ...
  A: I was actually raised Baptist and my mom married a catholic at one point and then by the time i was ...
history of the Mikddle East1/7/2008David
  Q: David, I wanted to ask you if Palestine was a part of Jordan when its name was Transjordan ...
  A: Sorry it took so long for me to get back to you. Since time immemorial, Palestine and Jordan were ...
Messiah12/12/2007David
  Q: Are the Jewish people expecting an imminent Messiah? What kind of person are the Jewish people ...
  A: Your question is actually a somewhat complex one but I'll do my best to answer it. RE the first ...
israel vs. palestaninas12/7/2007Le Anne Clausen
  Q: i am a freshmen in high school and we are to talk about middle east. we are focusing on the ...
  A: Greetings Tom, and thanks for your question. Also my apologies for any delay in my response; I've ...
israel vs. palestanianas12/7/2007David
  Q: i am a freshmen in high school and we are to talk about middle east. we are focusing on the ...
  A: I appreciate your honesty in saying that you are not too familiar with the conflict. Most people ...

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