Opinion Articles
Will the IDF strike in Doha kickstart a hostage deal?
Did the strikes in Qatar move the country closer toward ending the war and bringing the hostages home, or did it push both goals further away?
Democracy
Democracy
Protests are justified. Blocking roads is not
The freedom to demonstrate is at the very core of democracy, but it does not license public disorder and anarchy
Antisemitism
Antisemitism
How ‘Suicidal’ Empathy Empowers Radicalism and War
No one can ever claim again that the jihadists are merely backward fanatics. They knew what many didn’t.
Antisemitism
Antisemitism
The anti-Zionism of some rabbinical students is a poisonous self-deception
In today’s all-or-nothing world, fools treat politics like it’s theology, a forever-clash of good and evil, while too many infect the rich, complex Jewish religion with Arab street politics.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Israel Must Target Iran at the Same Time as Hezbollah
While the Hezbollah threat must be addressed, stopping Iran from obtaining nukes needs to be the ultimate objective.
Jewish Communities Worldwide
Jewish Communities Worldwide
Abandoned in political chaos: How France’s electoral shift is leaving Jews behind
As France enters a period of potential political instability, the stakes for its Jewish citizens and its relationship with Israel are high.
Haredim
Haredim
Don’t arrest haredi draft resisters
Israel cannot survive unless haredim serve in the IDF, but there are less draconian measures that can be taken.
Identity
Identity
Religious Zionists against the Land of Israel
This development calls into question Religious Zionist beliefs regarding the historical-redemptive process they believe the State of Israel is undergoing.
Haredim
Haredim
Why the Israeli High Court ruling on Charedi draft will bring change – slowly
The strictly Orthodox politicians will naturally shout and protest the court decision, but their ultimate objective will be to pass a law in the Knesset that regulates the draft and sets a gradual increase that will meet the requirement set by the court.
