Those who desire long term peace need to be really sober about the true nature of the problem here. Until the ideological infrastructure of Islamism is dismantled this violence will persist, imposing devastating costs on societies worldwide.

The incoming president of the Supreme Court could raise the flag of compromise in the form of the victor’s outstretched hand and allow Levin’s candidate to be appointed to the court.

The government must follow Halevi's suit and commit to a rigorous independent investigation of the events that led to October 7. Only this can help Israel learn from its mistakes and emerge stronger.

Bearing witness is a Jewish moral imperative: I don’t want to tell my Creator that I was shopping at Costco at this historic Exodus moment.

While the fighting might pause in Gaza for some time, there is still much work ahead for Israel. With a deal in place, that process can finally begin, not just for the individuals who have suffered, but for the state as a whole.

What can we expect in a country with government ministers and Knesset Members who ignore court orders and police summonses?

Perhaps Abu Mohammed al-Julani will defy the grim precedent, maybe he will break away from Salafi jihadism and break the cycle that has consumed countless others.

In the coming months, as al-Sharaa's government consolidates its power and attempts to stabilize the country, Israel will have to decide whether to continue its military presence in the buffer zone or whether it should enter negotiations over setting a recognized border.

Our enemies are constantly watching, waiting for an opportunity to exploit any weakness in Israeli society.