Articles

How did world leaders react to the Sydney Hanukkah massacre?

A Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) AI analysis finds world leaders largely recognized the significance of the Bondi Beach shooting, but Australia's PM & Muslim nations' reactions were disappointing.
How did world leaders react to the Sydney Hanukkah massacre?
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo by Shutterstock
Middle East

Dennis Ross on what Israel wants from U.S.- Iran nuclear discussions

Ambassador Dennis Ross, Co-Chairman of JPPI’s Board of Directors, joins PBS NewsHour to discuss Israel’s strategic considerations and core security interests amid the evolving U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations.
Middle East
Antisemitism

The Dramatic Gap Between Global Coverage of the War in Gaza and the Massacre of Protesters in Iran

JPPI President Yedidia Stern on i24 news, following the release of a new comparative study that examines the gap between global media coverage of the suppression of protests in Iran, and the international coverage and amplification of Israel’s war in Gaza.
Antisemitism
Identity and Education

‘Why Am I a Jew?’ A sincere attempt at addressing big questions about Judaism – book review

Rosner’s book was written primarily for non-practicing Jews perplexed by Judaism in general and by apparent contradictions between Jewish and Western values in particular.
Identity and Education
Antisemitism

Bondi Beach Terror Attack: Dr. Shuki Friedman on i24 News

The Director-General of JPPI discusses the Bondi Beach terror attack in Sydney and its broader implications for Jewish communities in Australia and beyond.
Antisemitism
Thin Constitution

Prof. Yedidia Stern on i24 News: A Thin Constitution for Israel

Israel’s political future depends on adopting a thin constitution that prioritizes stability, fairness, and compromise, ensuring democratic governance amid internal divisions.
Thin Constitution
Democracy

Should Herzog Pardon Netanyahu?

Dr. Shuki Friedman appeared on i24NEWS to discuss two major issues currently shaping Israel’s political landscape: the proposal to exempt the ultra-Orthodox from national service, and the growing public debate surrounding a possible presidential pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Democracy

BBC interview on settlement expansion and Gaza war

The two-state solution is more distant than ever, with the war in Gaza ongoing and hostages still in captivity. Yet Israel is now advancing plans like E1 – which while they have legitimacy, the real question is timing.

JPPI Director-General, Dr. Shuki Friedman on Al Arabiya English

Dr. Friedman debates Fatah’s Dr. Jamal Nazzal on CounterPoints. The discussion centers on the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, public pressure in Israel, and whether international recognition of Palestine adds to the tension.
Geopolitics

Yaakov Katz on CNN: Today’s protest is about pushing the government to put the hostages first

JPPI Senior Fellow Yaakov Katz joined CNN to discuss today’s nationwide strike in Israel, which calls on the government to prioritize a hostage-release deal over expanding operations in Gaza.
Geopolitics