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Opinion: Netanyahu is not Sinwar but must go home

If Netanyahu announces a retirement date shortly, his words and military decisions will no longer be perceived as so political.
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Urgent need to combat wide spread of antisemitism in the United States

As events since October 7 demonstrate, too many people lack historical perspective, digital literacy, and critical thinking skills.
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Israel cannot afford to stop the war in Gaza

Israel’s national security is based on deterrence, advance warning, and decisive victory. On October 7, the warning system failed. If we stop the war now, it would mean giving up on decisive victory.
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Toward a Thin Constitution Anchoring Israeli Governance

JPPI – The Jewish People Policy Institute – is preparing a detailed proposal for a “thin constitution” that focuses on the procedural and institutional aspects of the functioning of the State of Israel.

JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People Index – January 2024

A new Voice of the People survey conducted by the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) examined the opinions of American Jews after more than 100 days of the Israel-Hamas war.
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Containing Hamas is a bad but legitimate strategy

The commission of inquiry will stay away from dealing with the politically disputed issue even though it is critical to understanding the default.
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Can Zionism Save Academia?

Zionism can offer a way forward to address academia’s growing abandonment of cherished liberal values.
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The dangerous fantasy of independence from the US

Frustrating as it may be, Israel’s defense sector can’t fill in the supply gaps opened by months of high-intensity warfare
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Opinion: Don’t promise victory when there are hostages in Gaza

The cabinet ministers, and the prime minister himself, should understand that messaging victory when the hostages are still not home is not likely to convince us.
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