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Israeli police's conduct during slain reporter's funeral is a national disgrace

Opinion: Instead of demonstrating discretion and patience, the police acted without thinking during the globally broadcasted funeral of Sheerin Abu Akleh, which both angered Washington and served to amplify the sense of national guilt

Oded Shalom , 23:38, 05.20.22

What Israel and other military powers can learn from Ukraine war

Analysis: War experts say although there are many lessons to learn from the conflict, most crucial aspects appear to be developing new tactics to fit battle scenarios, flexibility, logistics, and innovative use of weapons

The Media Line , 19:02, 05.20.22

We Druze are an inalienable part of Israeli society

Opinion: There were never any doubts about me being Israeli, that is how I was brought up and so were most members of the Druze community, but according to the Nation-State Law, my children and I are not equal citizens

Einav Halabi , 23:25, 05.19.22

What we've learned from Meron disaster is that it could happen again

Opinion: Jewish leaders often encourage worshippers to attend religious events because it is a 'mitzvah'; however, most of the time these events get so crowded that authorities lose control, thus endangering lives of attendees

Baruch Stein , 23:32, 05.18.22

For Saudis, Hezbollah setback is rare good news from Lebanon

Analysis: Loss of a parliamentary majority for Iran-backed organization may present Sunni Muslim-led Saudi Arabia with new possibilities for reasserting sway in Beirut

Reuters , 21:42, 05.18.22

Israel must stop apologizing for a killing it did not commit

Opinion: Journalists covering war zones know they are putting themselves in harm's way, just like Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Akleh did; regardless of who fired the deadly shot, UN, State Department and Washington Post, owe us an apology for unsubstantiated accusations

Judy Shalom Nir-Mozes , 23:36, 05.16.22

Druze are not mercenaries in the service of the state

Opinion: In an exclusive piece for Ynet, leader of the Druze community says the sector has a strong alliance with its Jewish brothers, but as long as Nation State Law is not amended, that bond will remain vulnerable

Sheikh Muafak Tariff , 15:42, 05.16.22

Nakba was result of Palestinians backing Nazis during WWII

Opinion: The longer only one side of the so-called Palestinian Catastrophe is cultivated, the longer hatred will continue to be nurtured, while historical facts point to Palestinians openly supporting Nazi propaganda during WWII

Ben-Dror Yemini , 23:33, 05.15.22

What to do about Yahya Sinwar?

Opinion: Israeli security officials say Hamas leader crossed the line when he allied himself with Iran and threatened a religious war, but add that he is a pragmatist who may ultimately step back from the brink

Alex Fishman , 23:47, 05.14.22

Second-rate Holocaust victims: How Israel neglects Jews from Soviet Union

Opinion: Almost half of the victims of the Holocaust come from the former USSR; yet, it seems Israel hasn't devoted enough effort to raise awareness of their suffering under the Nazi regime

Simon Shechter , 13:57, 05.14.22

In wake of reporter's death, Israel must be careful not to repeat past mistakes

Opinion: When it comes to civilian casualties, past experiences have taught us not to issue unfounded apologies right away, instead ignoring outside noise in order to conduct a thorough investigation to find absolute truth

Giora Eiland , 23:39, 05.13.22

Israel hurting itself by freezing Gaza work permits

Analysis: Ban on Palestinian workers entering country in response to Hamas-driven terror wave and security tensions only aggravates distress in enclave, and Israelis may soon feel its consequences

Smadar Perry , 13:57, 05.13.22

Anti-Israel propaganda preaches louder than facts

Opinion: Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's death is a tragedy, but there is not a single conflict zone the world over where journalists are bulletproof, and while the facts do not support Israel's culpability, there is always someone eager to buy into anti-Israel propaganda

Ben-Dror Yemini , 23:38, 05.12.22

Lynching attempt in Acre does not surprise local residents

Opinion: The lynch attempt at the city's harbor follows many previous clashes between Arabs and Jews, which the local police classified as mischief or teenage violence

Ahiya Raved , 19:30, 05.12.22

Journalists risk their lives to report the truth, not serve political propaganda

Opinion: We, the journalists who cover conflict the world over, must demand that the risk we take won't be abused by cynical politicians and clerics like the death of Shireen Abu Akleh

Ron Ben-Yishai , 00:19, 05.12.22

Israel must find a way to outsmart Hamas on public relations front

Opinion: While Israel is strong militarily, it never achieves its objectives during confrontations in Gaza due to international pressure; Jerusalem needs to offer Hamas a slew of benefits only to prove the terror group harms Palestinians more than Israel ever could

Ben-Dror Yemini , 23:27, 05.10.22

Israel's terror wave threatens its fragile coalition

Analysis: Political pundits say awkward coalition of eight political parties from a diverse collection of ideologies faces pressure from Netanyahu-led opposition as it attempts to quell violence and security tensions

The Media Line , 23:32, 05.09.22

Israel juggling Iran, Gaza, and domestic politics

Analysis: Upcoming week may be a significant turning point for the security and political future of the country; with Iran nuclear deal at crossroads and terror wave claiming more and more lives, Bennett's coalition wants to prove it can persevere

Nadav Eyal , 23:29, 05.08.22

Elad terrorists citing Al Aqsa as motivation for axe attack proves Hamas incitement works

Analysis: Terror group's leader Yahya Sinwar has succeeded in turning the conflict into a religious war, positioning himself as new Yasser Arafat; Israel's policy of preserving calm in Gaza at all costs has so far resulted only in more terror

Yossi Yehushua , 15:20, 05.08.22

IDF said to oppose calls to assassinate Hamas' leader in Gaza

Analysis: Senior military officials tell Ynet on condition of anonymity that Israel should carry out targeted killing of high-profile Gaza officials only when suitable to its interests, and now the time is not right

Yossi Yehushua , 23:27, 05.07.22

Israeli media must stop covering radicals like Itamar Ben-Gvir

Opinion: Far-right MK attempts to set fire to the Middle East through his extreme demands and incitement, often broadcast live, and media outlets are overdue for self-reflection

Ben-Dror Yemini , 19:10, 05.07.22

Israel's appeasement of Arabs has led to neglect of home front

Opinion: While creating better relations with Palestinians and regional Arab allies is important, it must never come at the expense of domestic security issues because Israel has no one to rely on but itself

Dennis Bihler , 23:38, 05.06.22

Russia, Israel tensions will continue to mount, Russian experts say

‘Moscow might activate Iran, Syria or Hamas – without considering the outcome,’ former Putin speechwriter says as Jerusalem and Moscow repeatedly find themselves at loggerheads

The Media Line , 14:29, 05.05.22

The danger of Israel becoming a bi-national state

Opinion: On its 74th birthday, Israel is a flourishing democracy, with a thriving economy and society; it must do everything it can to prevent a binational state from being established within its borders; it would strip Israel of its democratic identity, and eventually of its legitimacy to exist as a Jewish state

Sever Plocker , 23:30, 05.04.22

Israel's fallen heroines

Opinion: In a Ynet exclusive, First Lady Michal Herzog writes about the importance of honoring and remembering Israel's female fighters who sacrificed their lives to defend the nation, a task that no longer lies on the shoulders of men

Michal Herzog , 23:32, 05.03.22

Israel and Russia face off over memory of Holocaust

Analysis: Israel cannot remain silent when Russian propaganda usurps and demeans the memory of the Holocaust victims in order to justify its invasion of Ukraine; but what of Israel's interest in Syria?

Nadav Eyal , 21:24, 05.03.22

Lavrov's insensitive comments drive a wedge between Israel and Russia

Analysis: After Bennett and Lapid slammed Russian FM's antisemitic remarks comparing Hitler to Zelensky, Jerusalem looks towards Moscow for an apology; despite the provocations, however, it is unlikely any dramatic changes are on the horizon

Itamar Eichner , 23:46, 05.02.22

Iran nuclear deal near death, but West not ready to pull plug

Analysis: Unwilling to make ends meet on removal of Revolutionary Guard Corps from U.S. terror list, the Vienna efforts towards an agreement seem to be beyond salvation, while America's attempts to patch things together and come up with a Plan B also seem to be going nowhere

Reuters , 15:04, 05.02.22

Jordan wants to restore Temple Mount status quo? Here are 8 demands

Opinion: All sides are to blame for the creeping encroachment on previous understandings and procedures around the holy site, but if the Hashemite Kingdom truly seeks peace, it must accommodate Israel's term too

Prof. Yitzhak Reiter , 23:42, 05.01.22

Israel's fight against terror is far from over

Opinion: On the home front forces were quick to apprehend gunmen responsible for deadly terror attack on Ariel while according to reports on the international arena, Israel thwarts Iran assassination plot against Israeli, American and French targets

Yossi Yehushua , 08:41, 05.01.22