837: On the Road to Baku. Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Malcolm Hoenlein, @conf_of_pres
Image: Menorah Malcolm Hoenlein, @conf_of_pres, Conference of Presidents, in re: . . . Some accepted Hellenist ways; first battle for religious freedom. Hanukkah: one vial of oil lasted eight days, which is why we have a menorah with eight candles. Netanyahu is starting his own political party; Blue and White, led by Benny Gantz, have joined him. Israelis do not enjoy having so many elections, which become destabilizing; however, they have serious security challenges and the economic burden is large, but they also don't want the incertitude. In Morocco, which has just normalized relations with Israel, the king is tolerant, changed educational policy and led to public acceptance. This brings Egypt and North Africa into the fold, and [gives cover] to Saudis. Nobody in Morocco knew it was coming. The UN is funding massive illegal activities among Palestinians. All hopes about UN reform not transformed into action.