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?

Swords of Iron
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.
Identity
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.
Geopolitics
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.
Antisemitism
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.
Swords of Iron
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.
Geopolitics
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
Middle East
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.
Geopolitics
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.