Opinion Articles
Antisemitism in China is not accidental, or marginal
Israel must be firm in its rejection of China’s official denials that it has become a breeding ground of antisemitism.
Democracy
Democracy
The government’s decisions only worsen the divide in Israel
The government is making a mockery of Israeli law and reviving its push for significant changes to the justice system, creating a divide in the country.
Swords of Iron
Swords of Iron
Failure of key officials to resign after Oct. 7 has proven costly
The prevailing opinion was that “you don’t change horses in midstream.” It turns out that this was a costly mistake.
Antisemitism
Antisemitism
Germany’s political shift: AfD’s victory and rise of left-wing populism
As Germany's far-right AfD secures regional victories and the left-wing BSW rises, new challenges for Israel's relationship with its key European ally and the Jewish community within it emerge.
Israel-Diaspora Relations
Israel-Diaspora Relations
The Cost of the American Jewish Vote
I realize this program of action may be uncomfortable for many American Jews. Still, the cost of the American Jewish vote for the Democratic party must include policies that will advance Jewish security and identity for the future.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Netanyahu hasn’t cared about Philadelphi Corridor for 16 years
Israel's emotional whiplash: from war's edge to hostage tragedy. Netanyahu's strategy speech sparks controversy. Is prioritizing security over hostage rescue the right call?
Democracy
Democracy
Yariv Levin and his judicial reform have failed. Here’s why
With the justice minister blocking Supreme Court appointments and ministers defying the attorney general, Israel's democracy faces a critical test.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Israel is in desperate need of a hostage deal and strategy
A deal is the order of the day, to be followed by the main task: elections, so that the elected leadership can finally formulate what Israel is lacking: a national strategy.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The briefing Netanyahu did not give
An attempt to understand Netanyahu's decision-making process regarding the Tehran assassination through an imagined briefing with a trusted journalist exploring the rationale and strategic considerations that may have influenced this bold move