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?

Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The Hamas prisoner release is a justification for death penalty for terrorists
A death penalty for terrorists won’t eliminate terrorism, or even hostage-taking to free other, less wicked, prisoners – but it will minimize the pain of impacted Israelis.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The clear and urgent need for Evangelical trips to Israel
By working with pro-Israel Jewish groups on campuses, this initiative could amplify efforts to defend Israel, counter misinformation, and build a united front for the future.
Democracy
Democracy
Netanyahu may be resisting it, but a state commission of inquiry into October 7 is now essential
It’s not just about accountability but ensuring the mistakes of the past are not repeated – it is about protecting the future security of the State of Israel.
Antisemitism
Antisemitism
80 Years After Auschwitz: Never Again is Now
Will global leaders, led by the U.S. and Israel, seize the moment to act decisively, or will hatred continue to spread unchecked?
Middle East
Middle East
From New York to Tel Aviv, A Journey to Martyrdom
Those who desire long term peace need to be really sober about the true nature of the problem here. Until the ideological infrastructure of Islamism is dismantled this violence will persist, imposing devastating costs on societies worldwide.
Democracy
Democracy
We should all compromise to protect Israel’s judiciary from political strife
The incoming president of the Supreme Court could raise the flag of compromise in the form of the victor’s outstretched hand and allow Levin’s candidate to be appointed to the court.
Democracy
Democracy
Halevi’s resignation was overdue, now’s the time for a state inquiry
The government must follow Halevi’s suit and commit to a rigorous independent investigation of the events that led to October 7. Only this can help Israel learn from its mistakes and emerge stronger.
Identity
Identity
Where will you be when the hostages come home?
Bearing witness is a Jewish moral imperative: I don’t want to tell my Creator that I was shopping at Costco at this historic Exodus moment.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
A Hostage Deal Means a Chance for Israel to Heal
While the fighting might pause in Gaza for some time, there is still much work ahead for Israel. With a deal in place, that process can finally begin, not just for the individuals who have suffered, but for the state as a whole.