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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Democracy

Neither side can win on judicial reform

Although the legislative process is well on its way, it is still not too late to seek dialogue and reach a compromise to prevent a schism in Israeli society and preserve our solidarity
Democracy
Religion and State

The unhealthy law against chametz in hospitals

There’s one thing such a law most likely won’t do, and that’s keeping chametz from being brought into hospitals
Religion and State
Democracy

The time for dialogue is now!

The current crisis can be an opportunity to rectify the constitutional vacuum through broad compromise on the rules of the game
Democracy
Religion and State

The Religion and Law Wars endanger us

A long line of cases have left it to the court to decide matters that are essentially social-ideological. This is harmful to the state
Religion and State
Geopolitics

Will the National Security Council fulfill their duty?

What domino effects will come into play if the proposed judicial reform becomes a reality?
Geopolitics
Democracy

No to Levin’s revolution, yes to changes in the legal system

Public attitudes toward the reform proposed by Justice Minister Yariv Levin correspond to political affiliation.
Democracy
Israel-Diaspora Relations

Gaps between Israel and the Diaspora are expected to grow

The deepening anti-liberal spirit is not going to disappear anytime soon and Diaspora Jews can no longer rely on Israel as a symbol that unites them
Israel-Diaspora Relations
Haredim

New bricks in the ultra-Orthodox ghetto wall

Coalition deals giving near unlimited power to the Haredi sector pose an existential challenge for Israel
Haredim
Israel Relations

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen – Set Up a Meeting with the CEO of J Street Israel

There’s nothing like the post of foreign minister to make one truly grasp the catchphrase, “what you see from here you don’t see from there.”
Israel Relations