Opinion
לוחמי צוות הקרב של חטיבת הנח״ל השלימו לחימה של שבעה חודשים במרחב רפיח
Why Rafah is the fulcrum of the Gaza war
Analysis: To understand why Rafah is pivotal to both Hamas and Israel, one must examine its complex history which shaped its strategic importance
Jennifer Teale | 10:44 | 01.17.25
ספר תנ"ך
A lesson from Genesis: Families are complicated
Opinion: The contrast between the Bible's books of Genesis and Exodus highlights the complexities and depth of human relationships
Tova Herzl | 10:45 | 01.16.25
מפגינים אל מול לשכת רה"מ בו מתקיימת פגישה של נתניהו עם משפחות חטופים
These will be a nerve-wracking 42 days
Opinion: As the cease-fire deal unfolds Israelis must muster patience, tolerance and compassion as they prepare to face uncertainty and challenges ahead and allow all voices, for and against the agreement to be heard until the process ends 
Jonathan Adiri | 23:29 | 01.15.25
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
What Trump’s economic agenda means for the US and its allies
Opinion: Trump’s second term promises to revive economic nationalism through tax cuts and tariffs, raising concerns about deficits and inequality; for Israel, balancing US-China tensions and leveraging opportunities from Trump’s policies will require careful diplomacy
Dr. Amit Serusi | 15:14 | 01.15.25
יואב קרן עם לוחמי חטיבה 188 בעזה
Mounting losses, no endgame: Is Hamas being left as a 'controlled threat'?
Opinion: Even with a hostage deal on the horizon, Israel’s most right-wing government refuses to topple Hamas or offer alternatives for Gaza’s 2 million residents; soldiers continue to face deadly battles without clear goals, as Beit Hanoun and Jabaliya preview tougher fights ahead
Yoav Zitun | 12:13 | 01.15.25
הפגנה למען שחרור החטופים בכיכר החטופים
Hostage deal is the best that can be expected under current conditions
Opinion: Benefits to Israel outweigh disadvantages including security concerns; Trump administration would provide leverage against Hamas, lift restrictions on military aid and assist Israel in other matters  
Ron Ben-Yishai | 16:21 | 01.14.25
מפגינים מפורום תקווה נגד עסקת חטופים
The hostage deal comes at a far higher price than ever before
Analysis: The current deal's outline is full of loopholes and won't allow the IDF to resume fighting in the northern Gaza Strip after its completion; Israel is paying the price of a comprehensive deal, not a partial one
Yossi Yehoshua | 12:09 | 01.14.25
אחד מאינספור פירים שנחשפו בג'באליה
The operation in Gaza required immediate foresight
Opinion: It's essential for Israel to closely inspect the IDF's roadmap in Gaza and the current war as a whole, facilitate a post-war strategy and ensure the return of the hostages as fighting still continues
Dr. Michael Milstein | 08:32 | 01.14.25
נשיא לבנון הנבחר ג'וזף עאון
Saudi Arabia returns to Lebanon, pushing Iranians out
Analysis: Riyadh exerted its pressure to ensure the election of Joseph Aoun to be Lebanon's new president while Iran's efforts to prevent it failed; Now sources hint at the possibility of normalization with Israel 
Smadar Perry | 11:56 | 01.13.25
Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu
Northern Gaza campaign and post-war plans: How Trump’s leverage shapes war
Commentary: Netanyahu believes sustained military pressure key to compelling Hamas into negotiations, as terror group fears Israel might annex northern Gaza; Trump holds leverage over both Hamas and PM, including pressure to accept PA role in post-war Gaza
Ron Ben-Yishai | 17:49 | 01.12.25
הלוייתו של מתתיהו יעקב פרל ז"ל
Casualties of war are devastating to confused nation
Opinion: Fortitude of a nation depends on motivation, faith in the military, economic and political leadership and the belief in a joint cause, as well as the shared load among all Israelis. None of that exists now
Ben-Dror Yemini | 11:06 | 01.12.25
לבנון רמטכ"ל מועמד ל נשיא ג'וזף עאון
The new general who'll try and revive Lebanon
Analysis: Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun, elected as the country's president, will have to navigate pressing domestic issues, Iranian interventions and Hezbollah's presence
Smadar Perry | 22:14 | 01.11.25
תיעוד ערבי מהתקיפה באיראן
Israel and Iran: A strategic inflection point or an unforgiving blunder?
Opinion: The rise of BRICS and the weakening of US economic influence have diluted sanctions against Iran; its financial reserves could recover, enabling rearmament of its proxies and advancement of its nuclear ambitions
Yishai Gelb | 11:41 | 01.11.25
לורנס איש ערב
What lies ahead for Syria, according to Lawrence of Arabia
Opinion: To grasp the complexities of post-Assad Syria and gain a clearer perspective on the country's future, one need only revisit a cinematic masterpiece that, 62 years ago, captured the inherent challenges of a tribal society
Michael Oren | 12:45 | 01.10.25
דונלד טראמפ מסיבת עיתונאים אחוזת מאר א-לגו פלורידה ארה"ב
Hostage deal is Trump's first major test
Opinion: Tensions between the incoming US president's positions will become clear when he deals with Middle East issues, first and foremost negotiations between Israel and Hamas
Avi Shilon | 23:41 | 01.09.25
כוחות ביטחון פלסטינים בג'נין
Is Hamas gearing up for its second miscalculated adventure?
Analysis: The PA security operations in Jenin and its nearby refugee camp aim to prevent a repetition of the Gaza war in the West Bank by thwarting the ambitions of Hamas, which yearns to control the territory after losing the Gaza Strip
Elias Zananiri/The Media Line | 22:58 | 01.08.25
פייסבוק חושפת את השם החדש META
Meta steps back from policing content—for all the wrong reasons
Opinion: Meta's move to shift fact-checking to users may prompt regulators to strengthen oversight of social media and enforce advertising rules on Meta akin to those governing traditional media outlets
Tal Shahaf | 21:13 | 01.08.25
יחידת יהל״ם ואוגדה 99 השמידו אתר תת-קרקעי לייצור אמצעי לחימה במרכז רצועת עזה
Military pressure is not enough to win the war in Gaza
Opinion: Going to war without a discussion on the connection between war goals and the appropriate means to achieve them is a classic mistake throughout history, and it happened to us, too 
Maj. Gen. (ret.) Giora Eiland | 12:52 | 01.08.25
חייל ישראלי שנמצא בחופשה בברזיל קיבל צו מעצר על פשעי מלחמה בעזה
Jewish communities around the world can help stop targeting of IDF soldiers abroad
Opinion: Pursuing IDF soldiers for defending civilians from terror armies has to be condemned; Jewish communities can apply political pressure on their home countries to stop it
Sharon Kidon | 23:16 | 01.07.25
זירת הפיגוע
Facing radical Islam: How to deal with an industry of death
Opinion: The West Bank shooting attack that killed three Israelis on Monday is not about 'occupation', but about a Jihad  which victimizes its own populations first  
Ben-Dror Yemini | 13:11 | 01.07.25
עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי נשיא מצרים
Egypt unconvinced and has no trust in new Syrian regime
Analysis: Egyptian president says HTS rulers to be judged by their actions, noting the affiliation of the new leaders in Damascus to the dreaded Muslim Brotherhood
Smadar Perry | 15:10 | 01.06.25
מירב לשם גונן
What do Liri's eyes say about your suffering?
Opinion: The mother of Romi, held hostage in Gaza askes us to look into our own eyes and hearts and see reality clearly after looking into the eyes of young Liri a hostage held by Hamas, begging to be free 
Meirav Leshem Gonen | 11:01 | 01.06.25
חטופים בעזה
Hard as they try, elected officials cannot erase fate of hostages from discourse
Opinion: families of hostages will continue to fight to keep their loved ones in public awareness after efforts to turn their fate into a political matter, and disparage those fighting for their release 
Ruby Chen | 15:00 | 01.05.25
יאיר קראוס וגיל נחושתן בא-נאקורה עם רמ"ט 226 ומג"ד 9263
Relying on the Lebanese army to deter Hezbollah delays IDF withdrawal
Analysis - IDF remains in southern Lebanon as it works to dismantle Hezbollah’s hidden infrastructure; A cease-fire agreement notwithstanding, progress is hindered by the Lebanese Army’s insufficient enforcement
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11:33 | 01.05.25
כוחות יוניפיל בדרום לבנון
UNIFIL’s collapse: Tragic incidents and strategic failures
Analysis: As the war unfolds, it's becoming clearer that UNIFIL’s mission has failed and its continued presence serves no constructive purpose
Giovanni Giacalone, Moshe Bitton | 18:42 | 01.04.25
לוחמי שלדג בלב סוריה במבצע לסיכול טרור, מבצע "רבות הדרכים"
Between the commando raid in Syria and the hostage rescue operation in Gaza
Opinion: The heroic operation in Syria, which ended without a scratch to our forces raised the question of why similar operations are not being carried out to free the hostages from the Gaza tunnels
Gail Shoresh | 22:44 | 01.03.25
בשאר אסד
This was the year that changed the Middle East
Analysis: The Middle East at the start of 2025 looks completely different than it did a year ago, and there are more changes in store, as the geopolitical moves continue, including normalization with Saudi Arabia
Smadar Perry | 23:54 | 01.02.25
אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני ששמו האמיתי אחמד א-שרע השליט בפועל של סוריה ומנהיג המורדים הג'יהאדיסטים מ הייאת תחריר א-שאם במפגש עם בכיר מקטאר ב דמשק 23 בדצמבר
Israel on guard: The complex puzzle of Syria's Ahmad al-Sharaa
Commentary: The fate of Syria, the future of women in the country and the relations with Israel depend heavily on when one listens to its de facto leader — and how much fear he evokes
Smadar Perry | 00:31 | 01.02.25
מנחם בגין, ג'ימי קרטר, אנואר סאדאת
Carter, Iran and the legacy of destabilization in the Middle East
Opinion: As we reflect on Carter’s complex legacy, it’s clear that his tenure in office was marked by both successes and failures for Jerusalem and Tehran
Amine Ayoub | 00:06 | 01.02.25
מסיאף
20 minutes to impact: How Israel's daring Syria raid crippled Iran’s missile plans
Commentary: In September, IDF commandos raided a Syrian missile facility, destroying planetary mixers vital for producing solid rocket fuel for Hezbollah and Syria; airstrikes forced guards into hiding as troops rappelled in to strike
Ron Ben-Yishai | 21:44 | 01.01.25
הפגנות פרו פלסטיניות בדיסלדורף גרמניה
No Hebrew, no kippa, no security: Life as an Israeli abroad
It's not that it was wonderful to be an Israeli or a Jew abroad even before October 7, but the Hamas massacre turned life abroad into a military operation; Just in the last year, our house has been vandalized with two swastikas
Zeev Avrahami, Berflin | 12:53 | 01.01.25
רונן בר והרצי הלוי
Foiling terror attacks, collaborating with the IDF: Shin Bet's year of recovery
Analysis: Despite Hamas' efforts to ignite violence in West Bank and Israel, security agency reports 40% drop in successful terror attacks; partnering with IDF in Gaza, operatives target Hamas leaders, search for hostages and work to minimize soldier casualties
Ron Ben-Yishai | 09:25 | 01.01.25
אלמוג סרוסי כרמל גת הרש גולדברג פולין אלכס לובנוב עדן ירושלמי אורי דנינו נרצחו במנהרה בשבי חמאס
World chose to ignore Hamas sex crimes, that will not change
Opinion: Despite evidence over years documenting Jihadist groups using rape, abuse of women and girls, world judges Hamas differently, opting to see it as a victim of Israel's colonialism
Ben Dror Yemini | 00:23 | 01.01.25
Putin and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Russia and Iran sign further defense agreements but ideologically remain apart
Analysis: Moscow and Tehran are finalizing a defense pact to counter Western influence, leveraging military and energy ties; however, ideological divides, trust issues over Ukraine and Israel, and unmet military commitments strain their partnership
Jennifer Teale | 14:23 | 12.31.24
צה"ל ושב״כ סיימו פעילות ממוקדת לסיכול טרור באופן מדויק במרחב בית החולים האינדונזי
The IDF is stuck in an endless tango with Hamas in Gaza
Opinion: Israel continues its futile dance against its weakest enemy in the Strip by taking a step forward at the cost of fatalities and injuries followed by a step back that allows terror to resurface
Amichai Attali | 17:27 | 12.30.24
מוחמד ברכה
A wake-up call: Probe calls by Arab leader for armed resistance against Israel
Opinion: Former MK Mohammed Barakeh’s speech at a Jordan conference endorsing armed resistance against Israel has drawn sharp criticism; Attorney General Baharav-Miara must investigate Barakeh for incitement to violence
Avraham Binyamin | 11:42 | 12.30.24
שחקני נבחרת סעודיה במשחק במסגרת מוקדמות המונדיאל
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: How soccer became the heart of a nation’s ambition
Saudi Arabia secures 2034 FIFA World Cup hosting rights, marking a major step in its Vision 2030 plan to become a global sports powerhouse; Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr signing was just a prestigious first step in a much larger plan
Dr. Ofer Muchtar | 00:31 | 12.30.24
עבד אל-מלכ בדר א-דין אל-חות'י , מנהיג החות'ים בתימן.
Houthi strikes on Israel are just practice for the real thing
Analysis: If a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is agreed, the 50,000 to 100,000 armed Houthi fighters will go for their ultimate goal, control of all of Yemen; families of leaders flown to Iraq for safety 
Smadar Perry | 12:09 | 12.29.24
Hamas and Hezbollah aren’t liberators – here’s why
Opinion: Reframing Hamas and Hezbollah as 'freedom fighters' distorts reality, legitimizing terror and undermining global security; these groups reject coexistence, target civilians and rely on propaganda, while their actions are fueled by Iran and weak local governance
Amir Avivi | 20:35 | 12.28.24
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Artificial Intelligence – The good, the biased, and the unethical
The rise of AI brings groundbreaking advancements but also dangerous pitfalls, from deepfakes spreading misinformation to biased algorithms amplifying inequality, the ethical dilemmas are vast; We examine the dark side of AI, exploring its misuse, harmful errors, and the urgent need for accountability
Oren Bar-Ner | 10:55 | 12.28.24
לורנס איש ערב
What to expect for Syria according to Lawrence of Arabia
Opinion: To understand the complex situation in Syria after Assad’s fall and gain clearer insight into the country’s future, one only needs to watch a film that, 62 years ago, depicted the limitations of tribal society
Michael Oren | 19:29 | 12.27.24
עימותים בין מנגנוני הביטחון של הרשות הפלסטינית לחמושי "גדודי ג'נין"
The West Bank, rife with terror, is a ticking time bomb
Opinion: Israel failed to foresee and prepare for Hamas' attack on October 7 and now has a chance to make ready for threats coming from the Palestinian territories
Naveh Dromi | 13:25 | 12.27.24
ההכנות לתקיפה והמראת המטוסים של חיל האוויר לתימן
Israel's plan: Blockading Houthis and their Iranian supply route
Analysis: The IDF's recent attack in Yemen was impactful and well executed, but Israel will be required to take further steps to make sure the Yemeni threat won't become more serious
Yossi Yehoshua | 08:54 | 12.27.24
תקיפות ישראליות ליד נמל התעופה בצנעא תימן
Raising the cost for the Houthis: A severe blow to ties with Iran
Commentary: Airstrikes on Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port aim to disrupt Houthi access to Iranian weapons, showing that distance not a factor; despite close US coordination, defense officials assert strikes won’t deter Houthis and end war of attrition
Ron Ben-Yishai | 22:17 | 12.26.24
חות'ים במפגן תמיכה בעזה ב צנעא תימן 20 בדצמבר
You can't make the Houthis back down, they are not afraid
Opinion: Iran will continue to supply its Yemeni proxy with arms and directives to attack Israel until a cease-fire is reached in Gaza
Smadar Perry | 12:22 | 12.26.24
מנהיג איראן עלי חמינאי נאום טהרן
The West has let dictators run free and disaster is close at hand
Opinion: The West has failed to break the years-long pattern of insufficient or absent resistance to dictatorships and now faces multiple crises simultaneously
Dan Zamansky | 09:26 | 12.25.24
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Yes, it's an antisemitic report
Opinion: Senior reserve officer slams Dr. Lee Mordechai’s report accusing Israel of genocide as ‘blood libel’; widely shared by dubious sources, including antisemites, the report fuels anti-Israel sentiment while overlooking Hamas’ use of human shields and racist ideology
Ben-Dror Yemini | 22:16 | 12.23.24
זירת נפילת הטיל החות'י בשדרות הבעש"ט ביפו, תל אביב
Tehran must be defeated before Sanaa
Opinion: Waking up in the middle of the night to sirens warning of a Houthi missile is unnerving, but we must not take our eye off the real problem; The Iranian regime continues to feed the Yemeni threat, and unless we cut it off at its source we're looking at many more Israeli, American and British airstrikes on Sanaa that are unlikely to grant anything more than momentary relief
Ben-Dror Yemini | 11:03 | 12.22.24
תמונה קרועה של נשיא סוריה לשעבר בשאר אל-אסד בכלא מזה
These are the options we face in Syria, and what is good for us
 Analysis - Damascus faces three strategic alternatives: deepen ties with Turkey, fall into Iran's honey trap, or return to the fold of the Arab states; The big question is how its choice will align with Israeli interests
Eyal Hulata | 09:30 | 12.22.24
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran Accountability Act: Tehran's oil revenues should compensate its victims
Opinion: Fahad Almasri urges global action against Iran, citing its long-standing role in fueling instability via terror proxies, nuclear threats and aggression. His Iran Accountability Act calls for reparations, sanctions and oversight of Iranian assets to curb its influence
Fahad Almasri | 00:14 | 12.22.24
Mohammad Hannoun
Crackdown on Hamas money man in Italy only first step to cut its financial lifelines
Analysis: US Treasury Department sanctions against Mohammad Hannoun and other key Hamas actors in Europe require European authorities to take immediate action in order to cut all financial support to terror group
Giovanni Giacalone | 15:25 | 12.21.24
זירת נפילת הטיל החות'י בשדרות הבעש"ט ביפו, תל אביב
A gap in Israel's defense: The reasons behind failure to intercept Houthi missile
Analysis: Recent failures to intercept Yemeni munitions targeting Israel could be linked to a vulnerability in its air defense system or an increase in Iranian missile sophistication
Ron Ben-Yishai | 12:25 | 12.21.24
לטקיה
The strategic significance of the IDF’s actions in Syria
Analysis: Israel’s new preemptive defense doctrine, unveiled by its actions in Syria, marks a pivot from deterrence to proactive strikes, dismantling Syria’s strategic arms and signaling warnings to Hezbollah and Iran; the approach aims to shorten conflicts and enhance security
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 22:59 | 12.20.24
ותיקן אפיפיור פרנסיסקוס תפילה מול בובת ישו ב אבוס עם כאפייה פלסטינית
The Vatican’s disturbing display: Distorting Jesus’ legacy for political gain
Opinion: Vatican rightly removed Nativity scene featuring baby Jesus on Palestinian keffiyeh, which distorts Jesus’ Jewish identity and politicizes sacred Christian symbols; display fueled division and detracted from universal message of peace
Dov Maimon | 20:37 | 12.20.24
בנימין נתניהו, עבד אל-מאליכ בדר א-דין אל-חות'י
Only significant Israeli-American action would end Houthi threat
Analysis: Israel's strike on Hodeida and Sanaa can have no real effect on the rebel force motivated by extreme Muslim fervor and euphoria over military successes; without targeting their weapons production, their leaders and civilian control, they will persist 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 13:17 | 12.19.24
ארין מולן
Supporting pro-Israel allies against cancel culture
Opinion: Backing allies like Erin Molan, who face personal and professional backlash for their pro-Israel stance, is vital amid rising antisemitism and cancel culture; recognizing those who risk everything to fight injustice and double standards is more important than ever
Rabbi Steven Burg | 21:37 | 12.18.24
תקיפות צה"ל ברצועה
Selective justice: The double standards of international criticism against Israel
Opinion: Where was Amnesty International, which accuses Israel of genocide, during Assad's slaughter of Syrians or Sudan’s Darfur genocide? Hopes human rights groups would avoid bias of global bodies have proven unfounded, highlighting persistent double standard
Ben Dror-Yemini | 18:34 | 12.18.24
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
A normalization agreement would be best for Israel, but will Trump agree?
Opinion: Netanyahu's obsession to act against Iran and secure victories for his political career could blindside Trump as he enters office, where he could decide Israel's fate on a whim; "Anything can happen"
Orly Azoulay | 13:15 | 12.18.24
רג'פ טאיפ ארדואן
Erdogan's Turkey is the new Syria
Analysis: Syria’s new leadership is consulting with Turkey and cooperating closely with Ankara; This is making the Kurds feel increasingly threatened
Smadar Perry | 00:37 | 12.18.24
ביקור נשיא פרגוואי סנטיאגו פניה, טקס הפתיחה המחודשת של שגרירות פרגוואי בירושלים
If Netanyahu truly wants to reshape the Middle East, he needs a quiet home front
Opinion: Netanyahu faces historic choices: strike Iran’s nuclear program, pursue a costly hostage deal or focus on reshaping Israel’s democracy; with so many concerns converging at the same time, something has got to give
Nahum Barnea | 19:21 | 12.16.24
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