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?
Will the IDF strike in Doha kickstart a hostage deal?
President Donald Trump, along with the emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, is in the background on a computer screen. Photo by Shutterstock
Swords of Iron

What happens when Israel’s military and government arms aren’t shaking hands?

The war with Hamas has demonstrated the importance of aligning military operations with political objectives.
Swords of Iron
Identity

Resolve and Optimism between Yom HaShoah and Israel’s National Holidays

Despite the darkness of our past and the challenges of the present, we are a strong people with a strong state.
Identity
Geopolitics

Why Israel Can’t Count Solely on Its Missile Defenses

Israel’s conflict with Iran has emerged from the shadows. Israel’s challenge will remain what it has long been—stay at least one step ahead of the enemy.
Geopolitics
Antisemitism

Harassed students should study in Israel

Since October 7, and especially in recent weeks, more and more American patriots, let alone Jews, are approaching this exciting leap forward apprehensively.
Antisemitism
Swords of Iron

Israel’s Intelligence Agencies and Military Need More Civilian Oversight

The failures of Israel’s intelligence community to learn of the coordinated Hamas assault on Oct. 7 and prevent it underscores the need for comprehensive reforms to Israel’s intelligence community.
Swords of Iron
Geopolitics

Is the chief of staff qualified to understand Sinwar?

In the wake of another military intelligence failure to grasp the strategic landscape, Israel should stop assuming army brass are experts in foreign affairs
Geopolitics
Middle East

An Arab-Israel axis against the Islamic Republic of Iran is now a reality

The entire region just witnessed the whimper of the Tehran regime and the bang of Israel and its allies. It is time to capitalize on this opportunity for real political gains.
Middle East
Geopolitics

A People that Dwells Alone? We Will Not Survive

Israel’s ability to survive is based on: a Jewish-Zionist-democratic core of values shared by the majority of Israelis and a determination to fight for it; ground-breaking scientific capabilities, and powerful strategic backing. The current government’s policies undermine these foundations and put us at risk.
Geopolitics
Antisemitism

Unmasking The New York Times Israel-Palestine Distortions

At a time when accurate historical context is critical, The New York Times  has instead offered a revisionist account that erases Palestinian agency and distorts the realities of the conflict.
Antisemitism