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The real story of the Iran war: the strengthening of the Israel-Gulf alliance

The Iron Doom battery Jerusalem sent to the UAE, reportedly along with IDF troops, underscores a new reality. Arab countries understand there is only one country in the region that is both willing and capable of acting against a common threat
The real story of the Iran war: the strengthening of the Israel-Gulf alliance
Iron Dome. Photo: Ministry of Defense

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Israel must stop pretending bond with US is ‘unbreakable’ before it’s too late

Israeli leaders need an AIPAC-style group to explain to them how Washington thinks and operates.
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The menorah at the European check-in counter

For those holding an Israeli passport, the airports of Berlin and Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels are not neutral transit zones.
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Israel at a crossroads: Choosing between decline and a renewed vision for Israel

Israel’s future hangs in the balance as inequality, emigration, and identity debates intensify.
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Should We Be Surprised by Right-Wing Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories?

We should not be surprised that conspiratorial antisemitism has reemerged in the current circumstances. But there is a deep reason that ties it specifically to the right.
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Independence Day and the new reality

The existential security of Jews in the Jewish state has been shaken in these last few years. But it has also become clear that our younger generation is prepared to do whatever is required, at immense personal sacrifice, to restore it.
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Iran war is huge success for Israel – but it is not a victory, yet

For too long, Israelis were sold on the wrong expectation. Politicians deceived the public into believing that everything could be achieved quickly and decisively through military force alone.
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Israeli Liberals Must Understand: The Courts Will Not Save Democracy

American history shows that reliance on courts as engines of liberal reform is problematic both in terms of norms and strategy. Israel should take note.
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The real life or death matter: The struggle between religious and civil judiciaries

This declaration of war is not over any concrete dispute. Its purpose is to undermine the legitimacy of a parallel state judicial institution – to challenge its composition, authority, and decisions.
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Why did the Houthis wait out the war until now?

They bided their time for a month to launch projectiles toward Israel. Unlike Hezbollah, they do not regard themselves as subordinate to Tehran, militarily or religiously.
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