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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Geopolitics

The double standard of Gaza’s migration ban

As Gaza faces catastrophic destruction, the international community’s opposition to voluntary migration raises questions about Palestinian rights and political motives.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics

Israel’s hostage negotiations cannot become political football

As political tensions threaten to derail negotiations, Israel faces a critical choice between partisan interests and saving lives.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics

Big problems require great leaps of creativity

Rump’s Gaza proposal sparked global outrage, but is it truly unthinkable, or just an overdue challenge to the status quo?
Geopolitics
Democracy

How Israeli leaders ignore accountability, hold contempt for citizens

Bereaved Israeli families are demanding answers, but their political leaders look the other way.
Democracy
Identity and Education

Let’s talk about God: Why studying religion helps understand conflict

Without employing critical historical perspectives to explore the role of religion and the construction of God, we cannot hope to fully grasp the complex interfaith dynamics at play in the world.
Identity and Education
Geopolitics

Trump’s outlandish Gaza plan may spare Middle East from past mistakes

The Arab world has no real interest in the people of Gaza, so while Trump’s idea is radical, it should not be dismissed as unrealistic.
Geopolitics
Religion and State

Who was Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook?

Did Rav Kook promote an inclusive, moderate religious Zionism or was he the conservative Haredi nationalist father of the extreme right? The answer is far from simple
Religion and State
Middle East

‘I Can’t Breathe!’ From George Floyd to Gadi Moses

The images from the hostage release should shock the conscience of everyone who resists oppression, inequality, and racism around the world.
Middle East
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