Opinion
תיעוד מתוואי המנהרה שאותר בשדה פלפלים ופעילות צוות הקרב של חטיבה 7 בשכונת חמד
They fight for land, but we fight - above all - for life
Opinion: I propose that for every murdered hostage, Israel claim a square kilometer from Gaza for agricultural purposes; The IDF will create an army of volunteer farmers who will cultivate the former Palestinian land and grow seasonal crops there
Alon Goldstein | 13:22 | 09.09.24
תיעוד: חול מושלך לעבר איתמר בן גביר בחוף הים בתל אביב
How a sand-throwing incident act became a national metaphor for hatred
Opinion: The sand thrown at Itamar Ben-Gvir by a woman at the beach is just another metaphor for the growing hatred we must stop before this sandstorm turns into an earthquake that swallows us all
Lior Ohana | 09:40 | 09.09.24
זירת הפיגוע
Israel urged Jordan to tighten border crossing security, but they did nothing
Analysis: Both sides are working together to prevent terror attacks like the one at the Allenby crossing, but since the start of the Gaza war this cooperation has become 'routine,' with little communication between the sides
Smadar Perry | 23:55 | 09.08.24
Sarah Friedland poses with her awards for Best Director and the Lion of the Future Luigi de Laurentis Award for "Familiar" during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Cinema
An open letter to Sarah Friedland, the Jewish director who condemned Israel
Jewish-American director Sarah Friedland dedicated her victory speech at the Venice Film Festival to protest Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza; It's too bad she neglects to mention the actual facts as she focuses on being hip and happening
Ben-Dror Yemini | 22:06 | 09.08.24
ג'ו ביידן
What kind of legacy is President Biden leaving after 4 years in office?
Opinion: Regardless of how the 2024 elections play out, President Biden will leave the White House on January 20 of next year, so it's time to take a look at his record, especially when it comes to October 7 and the subsequent Gaza war
Nadav Tamir | 13:38 | 09.07.24
נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין
Russia protects its Middle East interests while avoiding direct military confrontation
Analysis: Russia's involvement in the Middle East aims to strengthen its position in the Arab world and divert Western attention from Eastern Europe; While Moscow avoids Western-led stability efforts, it also seeks to prevent a regional conflict that could complicate its strategic interests
Jennifer Teale | 19:36 | 09.06.24
חסן נסראללה
U.S. proposal and Hezbollah's revenge
Analysis: Israel's preemptive strike on Hezbollah makes rehabilitation of its infrastructure, and rocket array which is severely damaged, difficult; if this success continues it can make South Lebanon much less threatening for Israel’s northern residents.
Ron Ben Yishai | 16:54 | 09.06.24
מסע ההפקרה לזכרם של 27 החטופים שהופקרו בשבי, נרצחו וחולצו לקבורה בישראל - תל אביב כיכר הבימה
Haredi brothers, sisters, help us save the hostages
Opinion: The Mitzvah of redeeming captives seems to have vanished from Haredi priorities while conscription to the military, violations of the sabbath bring mass Haredi protesters to the streets; my Haredi brothers and sisters, where are you?  
Judy Shalom Nir-Mozes | 15:04 | 09.06.24
בנימין נתניהו ג'ו ביידן
Biden pulling all stops to reach a Gaza deal
Analysis: The administration putting together an updated bridging proposal in conversation with Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister but without the participation of Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF; US forces posed to prevent Iran from interfering with chances for a deal 
Ron Ben Yishai | 22:27 | 09.05.24
מחבלי חמאס על משאית חיטה של סיוע הומניטרי
Netanyahu, security officials discuss next Gaza move
Analysis: Among the topics on the table is the IDF's adjustment to diminishing fighting in Gaza, and reassessing the approach to humanitarian aid which is still controlled by Hamas
Yossi Yehoshua | 21:05 | 09.05.24
סחר בסמים באמצעות טלגרם, צילום אילוסטרציה
Are Durov and Telegram Kremlin’s Trojan horse?
Opinion: Messaging app's reputation as secure questionable due to weak encryption and lack of transparency; ties to Russia raise data privacy concerns, suggesting platform may be part of Russian information operations, compromising user security
Hillel Portugais de Almeida | 09:31 | 09.05.24
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Biden is incentivizing Iran’s political blackmail
Opinion: A deal reached on Gaza that involves a prolonged cease-fire and averts a regional war would serve Biden, the mullahs and Nasrallah at Israel’s expense
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 17:21 | 09.04.24
בנימין נתניהו עם המצגת מפת ציר פילדלפי
Egypt is furious at Netanyahu and its trust is shattered
Opinion: Egyptian officials are outraged at claims they are arming Hamas and  insist they are sticking to peace agreement with Israel; Any other prime minister would have embraced Cairo as an ally 
Smadar Perry | 13:11 | 09.04.24
מפגינים חוסמים את איילון
Hamas murdered the hostages, not Benjamin Netanyahu
Opinion: Those who have painted the prime minister as the murderer of the six hostages have been deluding themselves believing that a genuine deal was on the table; It’s hard to blame them – irresponsible voices in the media and government gave them the impression that it was possible, and that Netanyahu was the only obstacle standing in the way of an agreement
Naveh Dromi | 23:22 | 09.03.24
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Israel-Gaza-Egypt: What's the deal with the Philadelphi Corridor
Analysis: Hamas demands Israel's withdrawal from the Philadelphi Corridor, but Netanyahu refuses; Meanwhile, Egypt counts losses from the IDF's shutdown of smuggling routes; Why has the southern Gaza border become such a volatile flashpoint, which challenges US efforts to resolve it?
Smadar Perry | 19:22 | 09.03.24
מימין למעלה: הרש גולדברג-פולין, עדן ירושלמי, אורי דנינו. מימין למטה: אלמוג סרסוסי, כרמל גת, אלכס לובנוב
Did Israel and America fail the hostages? 10 critical missteps to consider
Analysis: Following the tragic murder of the six hostages, we must review our actions throughout this war along with the Americans' choices and ask ourselves difficult questions
Maayan Hoffman | 00:04 | 09.03.24
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IDF should be discussing response to execution of 6 hostages
Opinion: Following recovery of the bodies of recently murdered hostages, public discourse centers on grief, if they could have been rescued while still alive, and how to prevent future tragedies; Yet, discussions of the IDF's response to such heinous crimes remain surprisingly limited 
Yossi Yehoshua | 12:27 | 09.02.24
מתוך תערוכת הצילום Incomplete למען השבת החטופים
A strike won't bring the hostages back, but it will harm Israel
Opinion: No matter what Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar does – every monstrous and inhumane act – Israel's public demands that he be given more incentives to harden his positions
Yair Kraus | 23:32 | 09.01.24
הפגנת ענק בקריאה להשבת החטופים בתל אביב
The essence of Israel’s identity: Why Israelis are taking to the streets
Opinion: At the heart of Israeli society is a profound commitment to solidarity, encapsulated in the Mishnah’s teaching that saving one soul is akin to saving the entire world; But there are two sides to this deal, and one of those sides is a group of mass murderers committed to annihilating Israel 
Nadav Eyal | 22:08 | 09.01.24
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West Bank no longer secondary front as terror simmers
Analysis: Since war, Israeli forces successfully kept West Bank as secondary front to Gaza, but recent attacks signal potential escalation; with mounting terrorist activity and sophisticated explosives, this could prove a threat that will dwarf those from the enclave
Yossi Yehoshua | 12:30 | 09.01.24
פעילות הכוחות ברצועת עזה
Debunking the myth: Inside the IDF's efforts to minimize civilian casualties
Analysis: Amid widespread accusations of targeting civilians, IDF employs rigorous strategies to minimize harm, including advanced warnings, precision strikes and humanitarian aid, highlighting commitment to protecting innocent lives in war zones
Yishai Gelb | 22:12 | 08.31.24
מבצע לסיכול טרור של כוחות צה"ל, שב"כ ומג"ב בג׳נין ובטול כרם שבחטיבת מנשה
Is the 'smoldering intifada' spreading to Hebron
Analysis: 'Terror battalion' phenomenon yet to spread south of Jerusalem, but external backing, arms smuggling and West Bank's worsening economic crisis could compel IDF to increase forces in area; rapid intelligence efforts may help contain threat
Ron Ben Yishai | 17:22 | 08.31.24
חברון
Religion or Politics? Unraveling the Arab-Israeli Conflict through Durkheim and Voltaire
Opinion: There is a need for pragmatic solutions that address the political and economic dimensions of the conflict but they must be developed with a keen awareness of the religious context in which they are being applied
Prof. Ilan Alon | 13:19 | 08.31.24
מצעד צבאי בעזה לציון 36 שנים להקמת ארגון הטרור הג'יהאד האיסלאמי
Mission possible: Liberating Gaza from radicalism and terror
Liberating the Gaza Strip means unshackling Gazans from Hamas' terror regime and freeing Israelis from its menace, which is a shared interest to both parties | First chapter from 'Liberating Gaza: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty, Fundamentalism, and Terror'
Shraga Biran | 20:52 | 08.30.24
הפגנת משפחות חטופים ופעילים מול שגרירות ארה״ב בת"א
The Jewish nation is a relay race
Opinion: Survey shows social discord undermines deterrence against Hamas; discord stems from nation's disconnect from Judaism
Dr. Ruth Kabbesa Abramzon | 11:26 | 08.30.24
תיעוד מנאומה של האריס בוועידה בשיקגו
Americans have one request of their presidential candidates: Show me the money
Opinion: Flamboyant conventions packed with celebrities and red-white-and-blue confetti are swell, but as auditorium lights dim, American voters just want their groceries and gas to be more affordable, and could care less about foreign entanglements; Neither Harris nor Trump have yet to articulate an economic message, and the clock is ticking 
Orly Azulay | 18:54 | 08.29.24
המחבל בזירת פיצוץ הרכב בבית הכנסת בדרום צרפת
Not Just Israel: Hezbollah’s Growing Danger to Jewish Diasporas Everywhere, Experts say
Analysis: The existence of established Muslim communities allows Hezbollah to infiltrate and influence through social networks, religious institutions, and local grievances and recruit those harbor anti-Western, anti-Israel sentiments and can be radicalized
Nathan Klabin/The Media Line | 16:41 | 08.29.24
אפגניסטן ג'לאלאבאד מחוץ ל כלא ש דאעש תקף
The spread of Afghan terrorism poses rising threat to the West
Opinion: Islamic State and al-Qaeda are insurgencies, not just terrorist groups, seeking to overthrow Muslim governments, replace them with their own and later attack the West to spread their ideologies, ultimately aiming to establish a global caliphate
Eran Lahav | 12:15 | 08.29.24
תיעוד מחילוץ החטוף פרחאן קאדי מבטן המסוק ומצלמות גוף הלוחמים
Hostage rescue proves military pressure works
Opinion: Military pressure, not rushed deals, is key to rescuing hostages; Farhan Alkadi's return highlights the effectiveness of ground operations in Gaza amid calls for diplomatic solutions from the Biden administration 
Naveh Dromi | 00:04 | 08.29.24
השר לביטחון לאומי איתמר בן גביר ושר הנגב והגליל יצחק וסרלאוף בהר הבית עם ראש מינהלת הר הבית הרב שמשון אלבוים
Time to rethink the Temple Mount debate
Opinion: We're warned challenging Temple Mount status quo could 'ignite the Middle East' or 'spark a religious war,' but region already in turmoil; Hamas aims to push Jews off Mount; strengthening presence could prove terrorism doesn't pay
Shmuel Munitz | 09:54 | 08.28.24
שריפה במושב אביבים שבגליל העליון
Israel can't stay on the defensive in the north
Opinion: With Hamas threat in south nearly neutralized, it's time to rethink our strategic priorities: Gaza should now be considered a secondary front, and the north must become the primary focus
Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi | 23:09 | 08.26.24
חסן נסראללה
Nasrallah is walking a tightrope
Analysis: Hezbollah is conducting a geopolitical balancing act - supporting the Palestinians in Gaza against Israel without triggering a full-scale war in the region; Nasrallah is a bob and weave political beast even more than a Pan-Islamic justice warrior
Avi Issacharoff | 16:49 | 08.26.24
מתקפת פתע של חיזבאללה על הצפון
Israel can and must change the equation in the north
Opinion: Hezbollah violated the status quo in October when it opened fire now it must realize attacks on northern border communities will meet the same response as attacks on Tel Aviv  
Yossi Yehoshua | 21:11 | 08.25.24
מתקפת פתע של חיזבאללה על הצפון
Israeli intelligence countered Hezbollah's plans and prevented regional war
Analysis: The IDF's preemptive strike on Hezbollah rocket launchers prevented thousands of munitions from reaching Tel Aviv and from striking northern Israel
Ron Ben Yishai | 13:00 | 08.25.24
חסן נסראללה, , עלי ח'אמנאי , רגע שיגור הטילים מאיראן
Shaping the story: 'Iran's retaliation' and the battle for the narrative
Opinion: Israel must continuously safeguard the narrative and facts in public discourse; in these tense times, as the Israeli public anxiously awaits the potential expansion of the war, we must be careful not to miscommunicate in a way that reinforces the enemy's narrative, both abroad and at home
Yifa Segal | 22:07 | 08.24.24
אתר בנייה
War causes massive disruption of construction sector
Opinion: chair of the Israel Construction Center wants to use the war as an opportunity to end the reliance on Palestinian workers who have been banned from entering Israel since October 
Amir Avivi | 15:16 | 08.24.24
Hamas leader Yahyah Sinwar
Sinwar’s days of reckoning
Opinion: Hamas has no dignified way out of impending cease-fire deal, and Sinwar must choose between 2 options — both bad for him; Israel can live with terms of deal, but ironically interests of Israel and Hamas coincide where regional war concerned
Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi | 12:36 | 08.24.24
נושאת המטוסים "אברהם לינקולן"
The American wall of defense around Israel
Analysis: WH believes CENTCOM relations with defense officials can help them install an alternative government in Gaza that would include the Palestinian Authority and enable others in the coalition to participate in running post war Gaza 
Ron Ben Yishai | 10:01 | 08.24.24
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Will Iran’s eroding middle class stunt its progress?
Analysis: Iran's middle class has been hardest hit, which some see as a positive sign that could push Tehran back to nuclear talks with the West; however, economic hardship is sidelining the fight for political and social change in Iran
Dr. Raz Zimmt | 18:05 | 08.23.24
פרוזדור נצרים
Internal politics behind US push for Gaza deal
Analysis: The reasons behind Blinken's failed visit to the Middle East, the new initiative discussed in the talks, and the White House's commitment to advancing the process
Nadav Eyal | 23:13 | 08.22.24
נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי בפגישה בקהיר עם נשיא צרפת עמנואל מקרון
Egypt’s faltering economy – a local crisis; an opportunity for Israel
New IDSF study explores causes of this crisis, Israel’s economic relations with Cairo and the potential opportunities lying therein for Israel
Shachar Citron | 21:37 | 08.22.24
דגל ישראל מונף ברצועת עזה
Rafah is the last Hamas stronghold
Opinion: Only by gaining control – military and civil – over all of Hamas' operation centers can the terror organization that controls Gaza be toppled
Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi | 00:39 | 08.22.24
בלינקן
Iran stalls retaliation until US troops leave region
Opinion: The delay in Iran and Hezbollah's response is part of a deception; if Netanyahu has indeed responded positively to the mediators regarding Gaza, as Blinken stated, it's the right move—to avoid losing US support in the face of the axis of evil
Ben-Dror Yemini | 06:48 | 08.21.24
בשאר אל-אסד, ולדימיר פוטין, קים ג'ונג און
The new leaders of the Free World
Analysis: The Gaza war is part of a broader strategy by extremist regimes like Russia, Iran, Syria and North Korea to shift global power; this 'radical entente' challenges US influence, supports Russia in Ukraine and backs Iran's regional ambitions against Israel
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 00:00 | 08.21.24
יחיא סינוואר
Negotiate hard, watch Sinwar back down
Opinion: The key question is whether Hamas is genuinely interested in a deal, or if it sees a greater advantage in escalating tensions between Israel and Iran
Michael Oren | 18:17 | 08.20.24
תהלוכת גוב האריות בשכם
Israel's intelligence wary of West Bank terrorist spill-over into Israeli cities
Amid rising tensions, Intelligence Directorate warns of potential escalation in West Bank, possibly as serious as third intifada, with live fire instead of sticks and stones; botched Tel Aviv bombing attack might signal need to take threat seriously
Ron Ben-Yishai | 13:34 | 08.20.24
Vice President Kamala Harris Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrive before a meeting at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington, July 25, 2024.
With momentum and charisma on her side, Jews wonder how a President Harris will treat Israel
Kamala Harris' entrance into the presidential race has jolted more life into the Democratic party than a defibrillator, and polls show she has momentum on her side; Provided she wins, estimates say that, much like Biden, she will also be kind to Israel, but will show some tough love along the way
Orly Azulay, Gilad Meiri | 21:53 | 08.19.24
מסעוד פזשכיאן נשיא איראן טקס השבעה ב פרלמנט האיראני
Will Iran shift gears to put economy ahead of war?
Opinion: New president bucks head with IRGC demanding revenge after Haniyeh assassination despite failure of April strike on Israel that led to the formation of an Israeli-American-Arab coalition 
Sever Plocker | 14:45 | 08.19.24
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Financed by Iran, inspired by Hamas, West Bank terror battalions grow
Analysis: Well-organized groups numbering dozens emerge in northern West Bank refugee camps carrying out increasingly daring attacks that they can post of social media to entice more recruits 
Elisha Ben Kimon | 10:24 | 08.19.24
Zionism must stop being treated as a political issue
Opinion: Zionism is an ideology, not a political stance and bridging our divides requires recognizing this; mislabeling Zionism as political poses an existential threat to Israel, and safeguarding this distinction is paramount to our survival
Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi | 23:21 | 08.17.24
ג'ו ביידן, בנימין נתניהו, עלי חמינאי, חסן נסראללה
Biden’s hostage deal gambit: A strategic move toward election victory
Analysis: With US elections nearing, Biden-Harris administration sees chance to turn recent assassinations in Tehran and Beirut into cease-fire and hostage-release deal to prevent regional war; Qatar pressures Sinwar, US courts Netanyahu and Tehran and Hezbollah weigh their response
Ron Ben-Yishai | 19:59 | 08.17.24
Yahyah Sinwar released from Israeli prison in 2011 as part of the Shalit deal
Hostage deals spell disaster for Israel and the West; military victory is the sole option
Opinion: Territorial withdrawals and hostage deals make terrorists stronger, not weaker, and they guarantee further terrorist attacks on an ever-larger scale; there is and there can be no substitute for the annihilation of Hamas, through relentless and overwhelming force
Dan Zamansky | 19:13 | 08.17.24
Protest organizer Amit Farber dancing with Haredi youths in front of Arye Deri's Jerusalem home
When ex-ultra-orthodox try to navigate a new life in mainstream Israel
Leaving a highly-strict society means facing significant challenges integrating into the Israeli mainstream, akin to emigrants in their own country; They navigate employment, language, and cultural barriers while striving to realize their potential
Tova Herzl | 10:05 | 08.17.24
שירי ביבס וילדיה
A Hostage Deal – How Will We Decide?
Opinion: The Israeli seismograph, in the last year and a half, has registered countless shocks beneath the ground we stand upon, but the thick and jagged fault line threatening a quake of enormous magnitude seems to run directly under the hostages
Prof Yedidia Stern | 14:49 | 08.16.24
חדר מיון בבית החולים רמב"ם
Why are physicians fleeing Israel?
Opinion:  Israeli doctors suffer from smoking, obesity at higher rates compared to the general population, their family lives are impacted, leading to very high rates of separations and divorces
Dr. Moshe Cohen | 12:08 | 08.16.24
דונלד טראמפ ובנימין נתניהו
Trump 2.0: what a second Trump presidency would mean for the US and Israel
Analysis: Second Trump term could boost US economic growth through tax cuts and deregulation but risks rising debt, inflation and trade tensions; For Israel, expanding the Abraham Accords could enhance regional stability but might intensify tensions with Palestinians
Prof. Ilan Alon | 15:28 | 08.15.24
ישיבת ממשלה
Israel’s Fitch credit downgrade: A call for strategic economic innovation and resilience
Opinion: Credit rating agency's decision reflects growing concerns over Israel's economic and political stability amid war; recommitting to sound economic policies and strategically addressing geopolitical risks could stabilize Israel’s credit profile and restore investor confidence
Prof. Ilan Alon | 15:19 | 08.15.24
עלי חמינאי, יחיא סינוואר, חסן נסראללה
Hamas plots to scuttle Doha summit, hoping to trigger regional war
Opinion: Statements from Tehran threatening an attack on Israel if Doha negotiations fail have all but doomed the summit to failure; Hamas, seeking to provoke a regional escalation that would tie up the IDF, appears intent on sabotaging the talks
Avi Issacharoff | 11:01 | 08.15.24
המנהיג העליון של איראן עלי חמינאי מצביע ב טהרן 28 ביוני בחירות לנשיאות
Ayatollah Khamenei faces tough dilemma when it comes to retaliating against Israel
Opinion: The 85-year-old despot is keenly aware of the repercussions of a major strike on Israel and, given the delicate timing of Masoud Pezeshkian's first steps as president, it's somewhat likely Iran's Supreme Leader will opt for a more prudent approach
Raz Zimmt | 00:41 | 08.15.24
חסן נסראללה, טילי פאתח 110 טיל בליסטי Fateh-110 , עלי ח'אמנאי
Iran monitors Israel, watches us panicking – and laughs
Opinion: Just like Hezbollah’s declared strategy, Iran understands that the psychological element is crucial in its effort to destroy Israel
Yair Kraus | 16:58 | 08.14.24
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