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Israel is not the property of the ultra-Orthodox

Opinion: With a wave of western aliyah expected, the state must recognize conversions conducted by non-Orthodox rabbinical courts and marriages officiated by non-Orthodox rabbis, and it must legislate for egalitarian prayer at Western Wall

Uri Heitner , 23:39 , 07.04.20

Israel needs to sharpen its message on coronavirus

Opinion: Harsh reality has done away with the usual method of angry headmaster berating insolent schoolchildren, a population with virus fatigue must be made to understand the danger that still exists around us

Shoshana Chen , 09:26 , 07.04.20

Trump has no time for West Bank annexation

With coronavirus cases breaking daily records, president beginning to realize he is culpable for his administration's mishandling of crisis, and faced with prospect of November defeat may even drop out of the race

Orly Azoulay , 23:25 , 07.02.20

Israel must not miss this annexation opportunity

Opinion: The Trump administration has presented Jerusalem with an historic opening to break away from a policy of passivity and initiate a move that would benefit the entire country as well as the residents of the West Bank settlements

Yifat Erlich , 23:55 , 07.01.20

In American eyes, annexation is like playing with fire

Opinion: Most Americans don't have any stock in either Palestinian nationalism or statehood; they are invested in the idea that all people should have civil rights in the nation they live in – challenging this idea with annexation could prove detrimental to Israel

Natan Sachs , 22:04 , 07.01.20

Racism is a collective problem for white and black people alike

Opinion: The day I begin seeing white Israelis protesting alongside Ethiopian Israelis, I will begin believing that things are moving along, that there is a chance to defeat a bit of the scourge of racism

Genet Dasa , 15:16 , 07.01.20

As Israel's friend, I urge you not to annex

In exclusive opinion piece, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says West Bank annexation threatens budding ties between Israel and the Arab world, warns United Kingdom views move as violation of international law, which will not be accepted by London

Boris Johnson , 07:59 , 07.01.20

The new blood libel

Opinion: The claim that Israelis taught George Floyd's killer how to use the deadly chokehold that ended his life is the same anti-Semitism we have seen before, it's not surprising from Roger Waters, but why is J Street dabbling in it?

Ben-Dror Yemini , 23:30 , 06.30.20

Israel undeterred by international opposition to annexation

Analysis: As the contentious move approaches, Israel and the U.S. appear to be banking on the international community's poor record of translating rhetoric into concrete action

Associated Press , 11:02 , 06.30.20

Israel must think before it annexes

Opinion: Our leaders keep promoting the idea of annexing parts of the West Bank, but have neglected to discuss the far-reaching ramifications of such a move for our society and economy that would let the country make an informed decision

David Brodt , 23:57 , 06.29.20

What is the UAE trying to tell Israelis?

Opinion: The consequences of the Arab world slamming its doors in Israel’s face in response to West Bank annexation are hard to assess, but Jerusalem must understand the bigger picture of the risks involved

Dr. Moran Zaga , 14:07 , 06.29.20

The public flouts social distancing regulations because it has no trust in them

Opinion: Trust is a key component in society's battle against a plague; trust is built on a transparent, balanced, and logical approach - not fear-mongering and overblown horror scenarios

Dr. Yoav Yehezkelli , 23:40 , 06.28.20

Trump’s ‘Vision for Peace’ secures Israel’s future

Opinion: Regardless of whether this particular U.S. plan for the Middle East is successful in resolving the conflict with the Palestinians, but when it is eventually resolved, it is fair to say it will be based on this framework

Oded Revivi , 23:09 , 06.27.20

Israelis have lost their trust in the Netanyahu administration

Opinion: The government's inability to admit its own mistakes during the pandemic has cost it the faith of the nation, but the Finance Committee decision to give Netanyahu a massive handout as unemployment soars proves they don't care

Einav Schiff , 13:49 , 06.27.20

Israel must decide on annexation, not U.S.

Opinion: Netanyahu never stopped Kushner as he devised the Trump peace plan, and now the U.S. wants Blue & White to have a say on the scale of West Bank annexation even though the coalition deal leaves it to the PM

Nahum Barnea , 00:12 , 06.27.20

Israeli strikes in Syria are message to Assad and Tehran

Analysis: The Iranian regime thought they outfoxed the Israelis by scattering its munitions piecemeal across Syria, but Israel is determined to show that however small the hiding place, it can still reach every Iranian stronghold

Ron Ben-Yishai , 08:06 , 06.26.20

Gantz is kicking Israelis as they drown

Opinion: In Israel's worst economic crisis, with one million unemployed, this gluttonous regime has never seemed so brazen, as Netanyahu demands more from state coffers and the man who so prided himself on his values does nothing

Tali Ben Ovadia , 23:58 , 06.25.20

Who will help Israelis survive virus and economic crises?

Opinion: The people were promised strong coalition to tackle coronavirus outbreak and ensuing financial crisis, but it seems the government and the two premiers at its helm are too busy milking any benefit they can at the public's expense

Ariela Ringel Hoffman , 14:56 , 06.25.20

Netanyahu is driving the incitement that will lead to murder

Opinion: In the shadow of an attack on prominent journalist and decorated IDF veteran Amnon Abramovich, it is clear that it is just a matter of time until we see a deadly escalation, sponsored by the country's inciter in chief

Shelly Yachimovich , 12:07 , 06.25.20

PA is pushing the Palestinian public into Israeli arms

Opinion: Tightening ties between Palestinians and Israel is not only an existential nightmare for the authorities in Ramallah, but should also be seen as a fundamental problem for Israel in the long-term

Michael Milstein , 23:34 , 06.24.20

Keep the Shin Bet out of Israelis' lives

Opinion: The security service's chief has urged ministers to find a solution to need to track people exposed to COVID-19; the state must guarantee that this happens, for the agency must never be seen to interfere in civilian life

Alex Fishman , 23:53 , 06.23.20

Israel's muddled virus strategy sows confusion

Opinion: Israel has neglected to use of the early months of the pandemic and the reduction in COVID-19 cases to put in place a comprehensive strategy and the systems that must support it

Giora Eiland , 23:43 , 06.22.20

Israel needs to prepare for challenging coronavirus winter

Analysis: The coming winter is set to be very challenging not only due to COVID-19 but also to seasonal flu, which could overwhelm the already overburdened health system

Prof. Eyal Leshem , 16:03 , 06.22.20

Israel's coronavirus closure failed and now the clock is ticking

Opinion: The resurgence caused by reopening schools shows there is no coexisting with this pathogen; the government must act quickly, using all its high-tech and defense capabilities to stop the pandemic before it spreads further

Nadav Eyal , 00:00 , 06.22.20

In annexation, it's maximum land, minimum Palestinians

Opinion: It is in our interest to annex settlements and unpopulated West Bank land, while threats from regional allies, primarily Gulf states, can be put aside since those regimes depend on Israel's help in order to survive Iran's aggression

Gilad Sharon , 23:36 , 06.20.20

The lie behind the Jaffa riots

Opinion: Days of unrest swept the mixed Jewish-Arab city over the municipality's alleged plan to begin construction over land that used to be Muslim cemetery, but the graveyard in question was relocated a century ago

Ben-Dror Yemini , 13:38 , 06.20.20

Annexation, corruption and Israel's looming money troubles

Opinion: Why would international lenders agree to extend credit to a government already headed by a man on trial for bribery and fraud when new security threats are thrown into the mix by one-sided moves in West Bank?

Moshe Perl , 23:28 , 06.19.20

The cold truth about coronavirus and its successors

Opinion: Some think COVID -19 is a threat only to elderly and that similar pandemic will only appear in century from now, but second waves of viruses have targeted young and the pandemic could be just a generation away

Mordechai Shani , 18:24 , 06.19.20

Israel must end this coronavirus chaos

Opinion: Politicians have to take a step back and let the experts dictate the necessary steps to combat COVID-19 without political considerations or pressure from lobbyists, for what we have now is no better than Russian roulette

Sarit Rosenblum , 23:53 , 06.18.20

Is annexation really good for the Jews?

Opinion: The cost of unilateral annexation in the West Bank, which would mean alienating allies and partners around the world, outweighs the benefits of diminishing potential risks that might emanate from a future Palestinian state

Sallai Meridor , 23:39 , 06.17.20