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Netanyahu is no Churchill

Netanyahu’s leadership has eroded Israel’s security and deepened internal divisions, contrasting him with Churchill’s decisive wartime leadership; his indecision on issues like Hamas and Iran, coupled with self-serving politics, has weakened Israel and empowered its enemies
Middle East

The Case for the Attack on Hezbollah Jihadists

If you’re uncomfortable with an operation that precisely targeted jihadists actively seeking to commit genocide, then what kind of self-defense would you find acceptable from Israel?
Middle East
Religion and State

Israel’s Path Forward: Embracing the Jewish Heritage of Secularism

A recent study by the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) found that “a large majority of secular Israeli Jews attach importance to their Jewish identity, and most express a strong sense of Jewishness.”
Religion and State

The Annual Assessment of the Jewish People 2024 | 5784

Project leader: Yaakov Katz

SUPPORT FOR FIRM RESPONSE TO HEZBOLLAH AMID ESCALATING REGIONAL THREATS

August Voice of the Jewish People survey report revealing significant support among both American and Israeli Jews for Israel’s firm stance against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
JPPI Israeli Society Index

Support for increasing sanctions against those who avoid military service

Other findings show Israelis oppose the planned state ceremony to commemorate October 7, amidst a further decline in the assessment of the state’s security and economic strength.
JPPI Israeli Society Index
Swords of Iron

How Long Does a War Take?

While the public toils and tears, its politicians never quit politicking.
Swords of Iron
Antisemitism

To Resist the Academic Intifada’

Last month, the JPPI – Jewish People Policy Institute – published The Essential Guide to October 7th and its Aftermath: Facts, Figures, History – my how-to-defend-Israel guide. This week, Wicked Son is publishing To Resist the Academic Intifada: Letters to My Students on Defending the Zionist Dream – my why-to-celebrate-Israel manifesto. The story of that book is the story of a changing agenda over three years.
Antisemitism
Antisemitism

TikTok Banned My New Book Even Before It Was Published

America’s Silenced Majority remains pro-Jewish and overwhelmingly pro-Israel. But dynamics on social media, and a polarized political culture that broadcasts extremists too loudly, has given the haters an outsized profile.
Antisemitism