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
Geopolitics
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?
Democracy
Democracy
How Israeli leaders ignore accountability, hold contempt for citizens
Bereaved Israeli families are demanding answers, but their political leaders look the other way.
Identity and Education
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.
Geopolitics
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.
Religion and State
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
Middle East
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.