Opinion
Clips that fell to the editing room floor: No other land creators confronting IDF soldeirs
Hollywood’s Golden Lie: How propaganda beat Israel at the Oscars
Opinion: Hollywood gave Pallywood mockumentary 'No Other Land' an Oscar on Sunday night, but this dangerous fable thrives only because Israel lets it; Israel’s silence is a disaster — and lessons must be learned | Watch the film's two directors use their cameras to allegedly sow chaos
Rachel Touitou | 01:28 | 03.07.25
'You need to feel the full pain in order to start climbing out of the pit of grief that you’re in'
Exclusive: Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife and 2 daughters were killed in terror attack two years ago, shares the lessons he learned through his tragic experience in an open letter to Yarden Bibas 
Rabbi Leo Dee | 00:59 | 03.06.25
בריטניה לונדון הפגנה נגד אנטישמיות
Restoring a sense of lost sovereignty after Hamas massacre
Analysis: The loss of sovereignty Israelis experienced on October 7 shaped a national trauma; While hostages remain in captivity, the healing process for Israel — and its trust in the state’s protection — remains incomplete, tied to restoring both human lives and national dignity
Gadi Ezra | 20:14 | 03.05.25
הרמטכ"ל הנכנס, אייל זמיר, בטקס הענקת הדרגות
Shattered military and many challenges await IDF's new chief of staff
Analysis: Nine months into his tenure, outgoing military chief Herzi Halevi leaves behind an army grappling with its darkest moment; new IDF chief Eyal Zamir will need to navigate a fractured institution and restore public trust so viscerally eroded following October 7 
Yossi Yehoshua | 17:20 | 03.05.25
נושאת הכטב"מים שנרכשה על ידי משמרות המהפכה באיראן
The real threat from Iran's new drone carrier
Analysis: Experts call ship a significant boost to the naval capabilities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, but say that Israeli air and naval forces could easily track and neutralize the vessel in a conflict scenario
Nathan Klabin/The Media Line | 11:24 | 03.05.25
מרים הבר עם בנה זכריה ז"ל
A mother’s plea: Don’t use our grief as a political tool
Opinion: Compassion is not the exclusive property of those who support a hostage release deal, and no one has a monopoly on the desire to bring the hostages back; politicians shouldn’t use the pain of grieving families as a pawn in their games
Miriam Haber | 08:00 | 03.05.25
משאיות משאית סיוע תקועות ב מצרים ליד מעבר רפיח אחרי הפסקת הכנסת סיוע הומניטרי ל עזה
Israel's blockade, designed to punish Hamas, merely rewards them
Opinion: Every time Israel has imposed a blockade on Gaza, Hamas used it as propaganda about 'Israeli cruelty' and it did not benefit our cause, and now the government is doing it again; It seems we haven't learned, as Albert Einstein allegedly said: 'Insanity is trying the same thing over and over, expecting a different result'
Ben-Dror Yemini | 22:48 | 03.04.25
ג'נין
The flaws of deterrence: Why Israel must rethink its strategy
Opinion: History shows deterrence is just an educated guess; October 7 has shown enemies may act on ideology or launch surprise attacks, proving deterrence unstable and unreliable
Shlomo Yanai | 11:36 | 03.04.25
באסל עדרה ויובל אברהם על במת האוסקר
Hollywood’s hypocrisy parade and the clear anti-Israel stance
Opinion: The two filmmakers behind the Israeli-Palestinian documentary No Other Land participated in an anti-Israel hate festival in Berlin, condemned Israel on every stage worldwide—and from there, their path to Hollywood’s hypocrisy-filled Oscars was paved
Yuval Karni | 07:38 | 03.04.25
ארוחת אפטאר ביום הצום השני לחודש הרמדאן, רצועת עזה
The Middle East now realizes there's a new boss in the White House
Opinion: Hamas has begun to understand that, with the new administration in place in the US, Israel's position has also changed; Trump's blowup with Zelensky at the White House is a clear sign that the world under Trump has changed
Naveh Dromi | 13:18 | 03.03.25
כלי הרכב שהושחתו הלילה
Israel should prepare for a potential wave of olim from Australia
Opinion:  Australian Jews have faced shocking levels of antisemitism since October 7 and for the first time could be coming on aliyah for reasons other than purely Zionism; Their arrival is both a challenge and an opportunity for Israel
Robert Gregory | 07:41 | 03.03.25
העיר עזה
Gaza standoff: Netanyahu and Hamas' high-stakes cease-fire gamble
Analysis: Israel’s strategy of military threats, US backing, enclave's internal unrest—all pressure terror group to accept Witkoff proposal; as Arab states poised to push post-war plan, Hamas must choose: compromise or escalation
Ron Ben-Yishai | 15:54 | 03.02.25
הבית הלבן, דונלד טראמפ, בנימין נתניהו, וולודימיר זלנסקי
After Trump-Zelensky showdown, Netanyahu should take note that friendship with president could end
Opinion: Despite seemingly strong and friendly bond between Israel and US, Zelensky shouting match shows POTUS may be driven more by impulses and frustrations, than clear policy goals
Itamar Eichner | 11:40 | 03.02.25
ראש הממשלה ממשלה ביבי בנימין נתניהו, נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי , רצועת עזה
Why did Israel ignore Egypt's warnings ahead of October 7?
Opinion: Egyptian officials warned Israeli intelligence about looming threat in Gaza, but Israeli counterparts reportedly appeared unconcerned, shifting focus to other fronts despite warnings
Smadar Perry | 10:45 | 03.02.25
טנקים של צה"ל בפתח מחנה ג'נין
A look at the IDF counter terror offensive in Jenin
Analysis: The re-entry of tanks into Jenin, 22 years after the Second Intifada’s Operation Defensive Shield, highlights the collapse of the Palestinian Authority’s control and raises questions about Israel’s evolving security doctrine in the West Bank amid rising terrorism 
Col. (res) Dr. Ronen Itsik | 14:04 | 03.01.25
מסעוד פז'קיאן נשיא איראן , אמיר קטאר תמים בן חמד אאל ת'אני
Iran’s regional recalibration: Qatar at the center, proxies on the periphery
Analysis: Tehran is expanding beyond proxies to forge direct state alliances, with Qatar as a key enabler; as Israel considers military action over Iran's nuclear ambitions, the Trump administration faces pressure to counter Iran’s influence and reevaluate US-Qatar ties
Amine Ayoub | 14:28 | 02.28.25
מתפללים בהר הבית
This Ramadan, all eyes are on Gaza and Jerusalem
Opinion: Trouble could erupt in both places, but this year's holy month is also marked by severe poverty, as nearly every Arab nation grapples with crippling economic hardships
Smadar Perry | 23:49 | 02.27.25
צפייה משותפת בהלווייתם של שירי, אריאל וכפיר ביבס ז"ל, מכיכר החטופים
Facing evil: What we must learn from the murder of the Bibas family
Opinion: When we laid the Bibas family to rest, we buried a part of ourselves; we buried the hope for true peace in our time
Ari Shavit | 14:57 | 02.27.25
שיירת דגלים באשקלון לכבוד משפחת ביבס שמובאים לקבורה
Bibas funeral procession showed: We are wounded, we are in pain, but we are fighting
Together with thousands of others, I traveled to accompany the procession that carried Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas on their final journey — and what I saw was a nation in pain, but not broken
Akiva Lamm | 23:24 | 02.26.25
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One mountain for two peoples: Assad's fall is opportunity for better relations between Israel, Syria
Opinion: With Assad's regime toppled and al-Sharaa presenting a friendlier face to the world, perhaps there's an opening to create the sort of bilateral relations that could reshape the Middle East; Special: A Syrian and an Israeli write about a shared future in the region
Shadi Martini, Dr. Nir Boms | 21:33 | 02.26.25
צפייה משותפת בהלווייתם של שירי, אריאל וכפיר ביבס ז"ל, מכיכר החטופים
In memory of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas: Navigating grief, resilience and remembrance
Opinion: The tragic abduction and murder of Shiri Bibas and her sons, Ariel and Kfir, have left a community grappling with anger and helplessness, putting the Israeli public in a position of processing collective grief and agony in a way few tragedies have
Dr. Sarah Friedman | 16:20 | 02.26.25
דונלד טראמפ
Implications of Trump’s Middle East approach
Analysis: Trump openly embraces Israel’s new 'Never Again' mentality. He strongly supports the destruction of Hamas and Hezbollah and fully appreciates the role the IDF’s proven superiority can play in pursuing his goals vis-a-vis Iran
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 12:13 | 02.26.25
משפחת ביבס
Protecting our children amid war: A concept shattered
Opinion: Motherhood rests on the promise of protection, but images of Shiri Bibas clutching her children as Hamas closed in shattered that belief—love alone couldn't shield them; now, parents face an agonizing question: how to raise children when safety feels uncertain?
Hadar Galron | 08:51 | 02.26.25
וולודימיר זלנסקי, דונלד טראמפ, ולדימיר פוטין
Why Trump blames Ukraine for fueling avoidable war
Analysis: Trump blames Russia's invasion and resulting humanitarian crisis on Ukraine's NATO ambitions, claiming Biden administration and Zelensky ignored Moscow's warnings, fueling an avoidable conflict through diplomatic missteps and unrealistic goals
Duvi Honig | 15:48 | 02.25.25
הכנות ברצועת עזה לקראת שחרור חטופים
Why the Arab-led Gaza plan could spell disaster
Opinion: Allowing the Palestinian Authority back into Gaza risks enabling Hamas to operate behind the scenes, similar to Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon; any post-war arrangement must include a practical plan to disarm Hamas, or Israel will pay the price in blood within a few short years
Ben-Dror Yemini | 13:27 | 02.25.25
תיעוד: פעילות כוחות הביטחון בטול כרם
US support, pressure on Netanyahu and changes on the ground: The fight for Israel's West Bank annexation
Analysis: Trump's new administration raises delicate matter in Israel amid war with president saying people 'like the idea'; settler leaders and Likud lawmakers pressure Netanyahu to make revolutionary move
Elisha Ben Kimon | 16:10 | 02.24.25
תיעוד: פעילות כוחות הביטחון בטול כרם
Mass evictions from West Bank refugee camps could backfire on Israel
Analysis: Growing threat of terrorism does require extraordinary measures, but collective punishment of uninvolved Palestinian civilians will come at a heavy cost — both locally and internationally; Policy led by Netanyahu and Katz, which effectively seeks to disperse and displace refugee camp residents, appears to be attempt to appease settlers
Ron Ben-Yishai | 01:16 | 02.24.25
Shilo, a volunteer with Yedidim, helps the author with his shredded tire
Who is like your nation, Israel?
Opinion: He got a flat tire while taking his son back to his army base, but a young volunteer whose father is serving in Gaza and an 80-something passer-by helped him get back on his way, and reminded him how special this country is after the last few difficult days  
Hillel Fuld | 19:35 | 02.23.25
קבלת ארונה של שירי ביבס-סילברמן ז"ל לידי קציני צה"ל
We must not allow ourselves to stoop to Hamas' level of barbarism
Opinion: Knowing that an infant and a toddler were brutally murdered in captivity is sure to get every Israeli person's blood boiling, but revenge is a fool's game that turns us into the very monsters we're trying to destroy
Ben-Dror Yemini | 16:49 | 02.23.25
סריקות באוטובוס בבת ים
Hamas, Jihadist groups reorganize in the wake of heavy military blows
Analysis: Israel’s war enters a new chapter as Hamas, Hezbollah, and jihadist groups shift to guerrilla tactics; From the tragic Bibas family murders to foiled bus bombings, IDF, Shin Bet, and Israeli government face mounting challenges in restoring stability
Ron Ben-Yishai | 13:36 | 02.23.25
שלטים ועליהם שירי ירדן והילדים כפיר ואריאל ביבס שנחטפו לרצועת עזה
Mother and two terrified children face bloodthirsty murderers
Opinion: Despite the anger an sorrow over the fate of Shiri Bibas and her children Ariel and Kfir we must rise, repair, rebuild and regain hope - just as we did over 80 years ago
Miriam Peretz | 10:48 | 02.23.25
פעילות כוחות צה״ל ברפיח, רצועת עזה
The importance of Rafah: A look back on its strategic significance and future outlook
Analysis: Rafah’s historical and contemporary importance underscores why maintaining control over the city will be crucial for Israel’s long-term security
Jennifer Teale | 16:26 | 02.22.25
הפגנה בתל אביב
Sixteen months of lies: Who failed the Bibas family?
Analysis: This tragedy is not just about the children, who became symbols of Israel's suffering—it's about the false hope our government allowed to take root, the humiliation it exposed and the undeniable weakness of the US under Biden
Maayan Hoffman | 12:02 | 02.21.25
מחאות נגד ישראל במאלמו, שבדיה
Winning the narrative: What Israel must do to fight misinformation and hate
Opinion: Little can sway far-left Marxists who equate Israel with Nazis and Gaza with Auschwitz but with the right actions—including showing compassion for all victims—the West can still be persuaded of the truth
Sever Plocker | 09:39 | 02.21.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
How strategic ambiguity defines Netanyahu and Trump—but to different ends
Opinion: Both leaders employ a strategy of bold moves followed by reactive decision-making as events unfold; while this approach offers flexibility, it risks sacrificing clear objectives and long-term planning in favor of short-term political gains
Ron Ben-Yishai | 09:22 | 02.21.25
גוגל ומיקרוסופט
Tech giants racing for nuclear energy: A strategic move or a risky bet?
Microsoft's deal to procure energy from once-shuttered nuclear plant highlights tech giants' growing reliance on nuclear power to meet soaring AI-driven energy demands; as global consumption surges, Google, Amazon and world governments ramp up nuclear investments
Dr. Amit Serusi | 18:40 | 02.20.25
כסאות עם תמותיהם של שירי, כפיר ואריאל ביבס בירושלים
Israel will forever face a chasm called the Bibas family
Opinion: The expected return of hostages Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel who were abducted alive will tear a chasm beneath Israel that will never truly close
Nir Tsadok | 10:16 | 02.20.25
Ari and Hillel Fuld
The terrorist who murdered my brother is being released – but Ari's death leads to the freedom of hostages
Opinion: As part of the current hostage deal, the terrorist who murdered my brother, Ari Fuld, is set to be released; While this brings immense pain, it also highlights the complexity of the exchange - my brother’s death indirectly led to the freedom of hostages who suffered for months; Ari’s legacy, both in life and death, continues to inspire, and his heroism is tied to the deal that reunites families
Hillel Fuld | 22:38 | 02.19.25
ג'באליה
'The Day After': Fantasy vs. Reality
Analysis: Israel will need a long-term plan to fundamentally change the reality in Gaza; The main means to do this include taking control of all of Gaza, severely damaging Hamas, staying in the area, and attempting to establish a local alternative 
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 00:20 | 02.19.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
March Madness: Israel, Trump and the Gaza gamble
Opinion: As Israeli leaders weigh the next phase of the war, US president’s escalating rhetoric and the fragile hostage deal are forcing tough decisions in Jerusalem
Amit Segal | 21:13 | 02.18.25
500 יום ללחימה בחמש גזרות - מלחמת חרבות ברזל
With Lebanon withdrawl - Israel's real test begins
Opinion: IDF forces complete their withdrawal from Lebanon amid lingering security concerns; while military operations have dealt significant blows to Hezbollah, doubts about long-term deterrence leave residents uneasy about the future
Yossi Yehoshua | 11:53 | 02.18.25
שיטפונות ב לוב אזור ה אסון בעיר דרנה
Libya: The battleground of superpowers, Islamism and corruption
Analysis: Since Gaddafi’s 2011 assassination, warlords, extremists and foreign powers have exploited Libya’s instability, fueling terrorism, migration crises and Russian expansion; these threats endanger US allies and global stability, requiring urgent action
Amine Ayoub | 23:31 | 02.17.25
לוחמי צה"ל בגבול עם רצועת עזה
The war that was not won: its achievements and failures
Analysis: Israel has been artificially prolonging the current war; national and humane desire to see all of the hostages held in Gaza released and returned hides the fact that, since August, the IDF has not engaged in fighting against Hamas
Yoav Zitun | 15:58 | 02.17.25
סשה טרופנוב פוגש את סבתו
If returned hostage Sasha is OK, we'll be OK too
Opinion: Sasha Troufanov, who returned from captivity, is my new hero, perhaps reluctantly; 'Look, I’m fine,' he said to his mother when he came out of Gaza; 'Here, I’m fine,' he repeated to his grandmother; we’ll be fine too and everything will be fine – except for everything that’s not
Smadar Shir | 13:25 | 02.17.25
מוחמד בן סלמן מב"ס יורש העצר של סעודיה
This is how Saudi Arabia is responding to Trump's Gaza plan, but what does Riyadh want
Opinion: The Palestinian question has become central in Saudi and Arab public opinion and the regime cannot ignore it pushing pragmatism further away; Trump's position on Iran could change Riyadh's strategic position making flexibility possible 
Yoel Guzansky | 09:33 | 02.17.25
פעילות כוחות צה״ל בנור א-שמס וטול כרם
Tulkarem's terror nest: Why Israel must act now to protect its heartland
Opinion: West Bank city emerges as a new hub of terrorist activity with escalating violence threatening Israel’s Sharon region and central areas driven by young militants, Iranian-backed incitement, ongoing arms smuggling
Eran Lahav , Captain (Res.) Itay Katz | 21:37 | 02.16.25
פליטים חוזרים לביתם ברצועת עזה
The world condemns Trump's Gaza transfer plan but the West is complicit
Opinion: Following decades of  unsuccessful reconciliation efforts from the West toward Palestinians, which only strengthened their nationalistic fervor at the expense of Israel, perhaps Western countries should alter Palestinian anti-Zionist education methods and look in the mirror instead of blaming Trump
Ben-Dror Yemini | 10:09 | 02.16.25
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ אייר פורס 1 בדרך ל סופרבול
Trump’s ultimate deterrent
Analysis: The mullahs should pray for the US president to have a long and healthy tenure for fear that any attempt on his life will be seen as coming from Tehran, leading to the apocalyptic scenario he has promised
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 23:43 | 02.15.25
אסירים פלסטינים משוחררים חוגגים לאחר ששוחררו, בחאן יונס
The cease-fire illusion: Understanding the religious dimensions of peace
Opinion: Lasting Mideast peace needs religious understanding alongside diplomacy; Hamas’ hudna isn’t cease-fire but tactical truce; history shows Islamic rulings shaped peace, as with Sadat’s 1979 treaty; engaging faith leaders could unlock reconciliation
Rabbi Daniel Rowe | 19:32 | 02.15.25
עקורים פלסטינים חוזרים לצפון רצועת עזה
Israel swings back and forth at mercy of others, lacking a strategy
Opinion: As always, Netanyahu prioritizes appeasing Smotrich and scoring points with his political base over seizing any opportunity for diplomatic progress that could extricate Israel from its endless war cycle
Attila Somfalvi | 12:44 | 02.14.25
ארה"ב ניו אורלינס פיגוע דריסה ו ירי
How the murder of 15 in New Orleans and hundreds on October 7 are related
Opinion: The first and only (so far) outbreak of Middle East-oriented terrorism to occur in New Orleans comes on the heels of  a nearby demonstration in support of the deadly Hamas attack on October 7; it should have given the protesters pause
Prof. Walter E. Block | 18:48 | 02.13.25
הכתובת שרוססה על הרכב
How Australia became such a haven for antisemitism
Analysis: Jew hate has surged across Australia Since October 7, mirroring a global rise that required fast and determined action by local government and authorities
Nathan Joel | 16:34 | 02.12.25
חצאים רונן בר בנימין נתניהו
Those demanding a state inquiry into October 7 don't act for sake of country
Opinion: Officials pushing for a state commission of inquiry on the events of October 7 are blind in their zeal and refuse to accept any other offers for a solution
Naveh Dromi | 13:12 | 02.12.25
דונלד טראמפ
President Trump is the president of common sense
Opinion: We need to maximize all this good and Israel needs a unity government; The spirit of unity in the IDF that defeats our enemies needs to reach the government 
Rami Simani | 11:35 | 02.12.25
ביג דונלד טראמפ בנימין נתניהו
Netanyahu, the time to act is now! Bring them all back, and finish the job
Opinion: Stop hesitating, stalling, postponing and making excuses; you have the backing of the most powerful man in the world, who, in his simple honesty, states the obvious: 'All of them, now,'; Make it clear that for every hostage harmed the enemy will pay an unthinkable price
Amichai Attali | 00:54 | 02.12.25
בנימין נתניהו ודונלד טראמפ
On Gaza and hostages, Netanyahu cannot be less of a hawk than Trump | Analysis
Analysis: The prime minister's statements show that he is under pressure - from the right and Washington; Netanyahu fears that the American president will 'turn on him'; Senior security officials say, and ministers know: If Israel launches an operation in Gaza, at least some of the hostages will be killed; Hamas wants to preserve its achievements in the deal and, therefore, it can be assumed that the crisis will be resolved 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 00:22 | 02.12.25
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
All Trump has to do is offer Palestinians US visas
Opinion: To prove his intentions and shift the discourse away from 'transfer' and 'displacement,' Trump only needs to grant half a million US immigration visas to Gazans
Sever Plocker | 07:12 | 02.11.25
הרס ברצועת עזה
Hamas avoids collapse of deal but seeks concessions in Phase II
Commentary: Group freezes hostage releases to pressure Israel but leaves room for talks; early announcement and its source—the group's military wing—sign possible reversal; meanwhile, Hamas sees Israeli distress over freed hostages’ condition as victory
Ron Ben-Yishai | 23:18 | 02.10.25
תיעוד מהלחימה בשלושת מעוזי הטרור שהוכרעו על ידי כוחות חטיבת כפיר
How next IDF chief of staff must reconnect with field commanders
Opinion: Incoming IDF chief faces tough challenges after Herzi Halevi’s resignation—rebuilding forces, boosting recruitment and refining decision-making; bridging gaps between senior and field commanders while adapting to Israel’s evolving security landscape is key
Col. (res.) Dr. Ronen Itsik | 11:39 | 02.10.25
שחרור חטופים - פעימה חמישית
We should not be surprised by Hamas' Nazi ideology
Opinion: Harrowing images of hostages returning after months in Hamas captivity disturbing, but Israel’s greatest concern should not be lack of food—it should be extremist ideology of terror group seeking destruction of Jews and Christians alike
Ben-Dror Yemini | 13:46 | 02.09.25
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