Yisrael Harel

Yisrael (Israel) Harel writes a weekly column for Haaretz. He is a founder of Gush Emunim and served as chairman of the Yesha council. The Harel family lives in Ofra, a community in the Benjamin region.

America and Israel: what kind of friends?

Dear Jo-Ann Mort, In relations between countries, it is said, there are no friends, only interests. This principle applies, no doubt, to America as well. Still, an additional element defines

By Jo-Ann Mort and Yisrael Harel

/ 4 Oct 2004