Opinion Articles

Embarrassed, isolated, still loyal: The dilemma of young American Zionists

For many US Jews, October 7 brought a stronger sense of identity and a deeper bond with Israel; now, that bond is clouded by growing embarrassment
Embarrassed, isolated, still loyal: The dilemma of young American Zionists
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Antisemitism

Can Zionism Save Academia?

Zionism can offer a way forward to address academia’s growing abandonment of cherished liberal values.
Antisemitism
Swords of Iron

The dangerous fantasy of independence from the US

Frustrating as it may be, Israel’s defense sector can’t fill in the supply gaps opened by months of high-intensity warfare
Swords of Iron
Swords of Iron

Opinion: Don’t promise victory when there are hostages in Gaza

The cabinet ministers, and the prime minister himself, should understand that messaging victory when the hostages are still not home is not likely to convince us.
Swords of Iron
Swords of Iron

October 7 was a feature, not a bug

The failures of that day were not the result of individual mistakes but of an entire strategic paradigm.
Swords of Iron
Swords of Iron

Has Israel already lost the war with Hezbollah?

Depth, speed, and decisiveness. When it comes to Lebanon, Israel no longer seems to have any of that.
Swords of Iron
Identity and Education

Idan Amedi for Prime Minister of Israel

We must spark Zionist- and Israel-positive conversations – mainstreaming the sentiments in Amedi’s songs and posts, quoting soldiers’ final letters and wills – and rejecting October 6 politics.
Identity and Education
Antisemitism

The ‘Palestinianization’ of international law

Some may think this is solely Israel’s problem. That the double standard will stop there. I disagree.
Antisemitism
Geopolitics

The Palestinian Path Untaken

The industrial peace complex could benefit, should it choose, by acknowledging what lies at the heart of this conflict
Geopolitics
Democracy

Israel requires a thin constitution

Israel requires a thin constitution. It will allow an end to the situation where the discourse of power prevails. It would enable a balanced and respectful dialogue between branches of government
Democracy