Opinion & Analysis
פרנצ'סקה אלבנזה
Human rights activists and organizations legitimize antisemitism
Opinion: Francesca Albanese is proof that there is one strain of racism that receives international legitimacy from many human rights activists and groups, and that is antisemitism; it is a cancer that takes over a camp that thinks it is enlightened
Ben-Dror Yemini | 08:41 | 02.15.26
נשיא ארצות הברית דונלד טראמפ וראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו בפגישתם בבית הלבן
Deal or strike? The second US carrier and Netanyahu’s October 7 reckoning
Analysis: As Washington weighs sending a second carrier to the Middle East amid Iran tensions, a parallel battle unfolds in Israel over October 7: deterrence, missed warnings and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s campaign to reshape responsibility
Nadav Eyal | 12:10 | 02.14.26
נושאת המטוסים פורד
Why even a massive US strike would not bring down Iran’s regime
Opinion: The United States can inflict heavy damage on Iran, but without a viable internal opposition and a sustained air and ground campaign, the regime in Tehran is unlikely to fall, writes INSS senior researcher Danny Citrinowicz
Danny Citrinowicz | 09:34 | 02.14.26
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ משוחח עם כתבים בדרכו לחתונת יטעצו דן סקבינו ב אחוזת מאר-א-לאגו פלורידה
The world according to Trump, the unraveling of global order
As Washington shifts from values-based diplomacy to hard-nosed transactionalism, alliances fray, institutions weaken and Israel faces mounting strategic uncertainty in a world growing less restrained and more volatile
Avi Kalo | 13:36 | 02.13.26
פגישתם של מקרון א-סיסי ועבדאללה בקהיר
Cairo’s new defense chief and cabinet 'reset' are a tactical retreat from the Abraham Accords
Opinion: President Sisi's reshuffle of Egypt’s cabinet is a move critics call a retreat from regional alignment and a consolidation of military power at home; it is a glaring admission of domestic failure and a strategic retreat into archaic habits of a bygone era
Amine Ayoub | 11:12 | 02.12.26
Almost every executive can recall a single decision that turned out to be wrong
To err is human; a pattern is a choice
In this week's Torah portion, Mishpatim, a repeated wrongdoing carries multiplied consequences; the same principle applies to leadership: organizations rarely collapse from one mistake, but from the failure to stop a pattern in time
Ziv Elul | 11:09 | 02.12.26
אירועי יום השנה למהפכה האיסאמית באיראן
Only determination will overthrow the Iranian regime
Opinion: amid the uncertainty surrounding an American attack on Iran, the question arises: Can the US military also succeed through rapid action, as Trump wants? The answer is yes, says Israel's former national security adviser
Tzachi Hanegbi | 10:33 | 02.11.26
נשיא טורקיה בטקס מסירת כלי שיט צבאיים לחיל הים הטורקי
Between Ankara and Tehran, Turkey is everywhere
Analysis: while Netanyahu tries to convince Trump to attack Iran, Erdogan and his confidant, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, are leading the move to form a united Arab front against war with the Islamic Republic
Smadar Perry | 09:41 | 02.11.26
ריאד סעודיה נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טראיפ ארדואן עם מוחמד בן סלמאן
Gulf states walk a tightrope on Iran, urging restraint as they fear both war and regime collapse
Opinion: Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman are pressing Washington to avoid a strike on Iran, not out of sympathy for Tehran but out of concern that military action, or a sudden collapse of the regime, would destabilize the Gulf and threaten vital infrastructure
Yoel Gozansky | 14:29 | 02.10.26
בינה מלאכותית
Why trusted AI agents, not smarter ones, will take over jobs
Systems that reliably run workflows, reduce coordination friction and show clear actions, limits and escalations; the future belongs to agents that are dependable, not just smart
Itamar Mula | 12:10 | 02.10.26
אילוס אילוסטרציה ביטקוין איראן
The silent front: how the United States can seize Iranian crypto assets without firing a shot
Analysis: Iran’s use of crypto to evade sanctions has created new leverage points for US statecraft; far from neutral, stablecoins and exchanges expose vulnerabilities that can be targeted without firing a shot, making crypto both a shield and a trap
Prof. Ilan Alon | 10:19 | 02.10.26
פעילות כוחות חטיבת בנימין במבצע בכפר אל-מועייר
The Brotherhood-Hezbollah Axis: lessons from the capture of senior Sunni Atwi Atwi
Opinion: The capture of a senior Muslim Brotherhood figure in southern Lebanon exposes Sunni-Shiite cooperation on the battlefield, shattering Western assumptions and forcing Washington to confront a unified Islamist war effort tied to Iran
Amine Ayoub | 07:28 | 02.10.26
נתניהו במליאה
This is not the right and it is only getting worse | Opinion
A look at the gulf between the ideological right of Israel’s founders and the current coalition, as internal rifts deepen, controversial legislation advances and national unity erodes at a time of mounting security and diplomatic danger
Ben-Dror Yemini | 01:58 | 02.10.26
Israel's first prime minister David Ben-Gurion
To build a shared future, Israel needs to revive an idea from its past
David Ben-Gurion's philosophy remains relevant and urgent: Mamlakhtiyut isn't simply a cry for unity; It demands a state responsible for all its citizens equally and engaged citizens who accept the authority of all the state's laws and feel a civic responsibility
Eitan Donyets, Kobi Be'eri | 09:07 | 02.09.26
Trump, Khameini
Trump legitimizes Iranian envoys with smile-filled meeting as Iranian public watches in horror
The Iranian regime was on a certain path to collapse until Trump announced that he would help the protesters who were being massacred in the streets; But the talks are strengthening the regime of terror, not the path to its overthrow
Ben-Dror Yemini | 01:28 | 02.08.26
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ משוחח עם כתבים בדרכו לחתונת יטעצו דן סקבינו ב אחוזת מאר-א-לאגו פלורידה
Trump is far more predictable than you think
Contrary to claims that the U.S. president is difficult to read, both distant and recent experience suggest that even in the current negotiations with Iran, he will prefer to secure a deal and avoid seeking a decisive outcome through military confrontation
Doron Hadar | 20:49 | 02.07.26
פיטורים אישה עצובה דיכאון אילוס אילוסטרציה
Goodbye to the average worker
As of this moment, AI may not steal your job, but someone who knows how to use it better than you certainly might. Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool, perhaps the most powerful we have ever created,  but it is a tool, not destiny.
Keren Shahar | 18:04 | 02.07.26
מתפללים בכותל
We are not liked: from the Holocaust to Oct. 7, a Jewish reality
Opinion: From centuries of persecution to the aftermath of Oct. 7, antisemitism persists regardless of Jewish conduct or contribution; here's what history reveals about the dangers of relying on the world’s approval
Nira Broner Worcman | 12:26 | 02.07.26
London became Amsterdam – is Tel Aviv next?
Opinion: Amsterdam has long been the global benchmark for everyday cycling, with residents riding for nearly every purpose, once seen as a cultural exception shaped by flat terrain and supportive policies that few cities managed to replicate
Maxim Moses | 09:15 | 02.07.26
ריאד סעודיה נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טראיפ ארדואן עם מוחמד בן סלמאן
Why Saudi Arabia’s outreach to Turkey is about risk management, not ideology
Opinion: Against regional turmoil and doubts over US security guarantees, Riyadh is expanding pragmatic partnerships without binding alliances; Turkey fits that strategy, reflecting calculated risk management rather than ideological realignment
Yoel Gozansky | 09:22 | 02.06.26
זירת הרצח בנצרת
When I leave my home, my children cannot be certain I will return safely
Opinion: I have seen how relentless violence has overwhelmed daily life and reporting, as crime groups tighten control, families live in fear and even journalists face threats while trying to tell these stories
Hassan Shaalan | 10:49 | 02.05.26
עזה שוק
Calling Gaza clashes ‘violations’ hides the truth: Hamas remains, and the war’s goals remain unmet
Opinion: Israeli leaders keep calling clashes in Gaza 'serious violations,' but Hamas is still there, still armed and growing stronger; when promises collapse on the ground, public trust erodes with them
Ruth Elbaz | 05:24 | 02.05.26
דיכאון
Why society treats depression as weakness and cancer as courage?
Opinion: Depression devastates lives as profoundly as cancer, yet remains trapped in moral judgment rather than medical understanding; why society embraces visible illness while distrusting invisible suffering and how this stigma continues to isolate millions of patients
Dr. Daphna Laifenfeld | 14:22 | 02.04.26
מעבר רפיח, היום
The new oxygen pipeline? The hidden risks of reopening Rafah
Analysis: Partial reopening under the 'Rafah 2' mechanism marks a high-stakes test of remote-controlled exits and militarized entry, as Israel warns most Hamas tunnels remain intact and questions Egypt’s reliability and strength of international enforcement
Amine Ayoub | 11:24 | 02.04.26
חמינאי טראמפ בנימין נתניהו
The Iran question Washington keeps postponing, and Israel can’t afford to ignore
Opinion: As US forces build up in the Middle East, Washington faces a defining choice, with President Trump potentially pursuing regime change in Iran, a sharp break from his predecessors’ preference for diplomacy
Tzachi Hanegbi | 10:11 | 02.03.26
"אין לחמאס אופוזיציה בעזה ובטח לא אופוזיציה כלכלית". מחבלי גדודי עז א־דין אל־קסאם בנוסייראת
Gaza's 'technocratic shield': Governance is a survival tactic for Hamas
Analysis: Framed as neutral governance, Gaza’s new technocratic committee masks Hamas’ ongoing military rule, offering the terror group cover, cash and a pathway to survive under the guise of reconstruction
Amine Ayoub | 05:43 | 02.03.26
דונלד טראמפ
Iran’s missile crisis and the lesson from Cuba
Opinion: As President Trump confronts Iran, the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis offers a revealing precedent; John F. Kennedy’s mix of military pressure and restrained diplomacy may help explain the logic now shaping Washington’s approach to Tehran
Doron Hadar | 22:05 | 02.01.26
The Lancet
When medical journals become platforms for political messaging: The Lancet and Gaza
Opinion: Recent Gaza coverage by the British medical journal The Lancet highlights a shift from scientific inquiry to moral advocacy, raising concerns about bias, editorial framing and the erosion of academic neutrality in politically charged contexts
Dr. Daniel Radzik | 18:57 | 02.01.26
מעבר רפיח
Rafah opening exposes strategic gaps as Gaza’s ‘day after’ takes shape
Analysis: The reopening of Rafah crossing and the rise of a technocrat government in Gaza highlight the cost of avoiding a clear strategy, leaving others — led by Washington — to shape the postwar reality while Hamas remains armed
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 12:51 | 02.01.26
שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ והרמטכ"ל, רב-אלוף אייל זמיר, בכנסת ברגע של שמחה עם חזרת החטופים ארצה
Israel lacks military attaché in Washington amid US security crisis, IDF and Defense Ministry clash
Analysis: At this most sensitive time requiring close military coordination between Israel, US, the IDF has not had a military attaché in Washington for two months, following dispute between Katz and Zamir; And this conflict is causing real damage to Israel's security
Yossi Yehoshua | 06:39 | 02.01.26
עזה שוק
Beyond the numbers: real responsibility for death toll in Gaza lies with Hamas
Opinion: Whether it is a thousand or a hundred thousand deaths in Gaza, Hamas and Hamas alone is to blame; but Hamas’ figures are winning the PR war—with help from inside the IDF
Ben-Dror Yemini | 03:29 | 02.01.26
Trump gives Iran talks time for now, Israel likely to join if US strikes
Analysis: Washington is weighing a prolonged military campaign over a limited strike, citing the need for decisive results, regional defense and conditions that could sustain weeks of fighting if diplomacy collapses
Ron Ben-Yishai | 17:05 | 01.31.26
From symbolism to statecraft: turning the EU’s IRGC label into a strategy for regime collapse
Opinion: The EU’s long-delayed designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization sends a powerful signal, but without concrete action to support Iran’s uprising and dismantle the regime’s power, it risks becoming symbolism rather than strategy
Amine Ayoub | 14:58 | 01.31.26
חץ 3
Israel’s armaments independence must become a national goal
Opinion: As US military aid nears its end, Israel must close the gap by investing fully in its domestic defense industries and the people behind them
Yair Katz | 07:31 | 01.31.26
הפגנות פרו-פלסטיניות בליברפול
The silent war on truth: how hostile states poison the world’s knowledge
Opinion: Knowledge poisoning is not classic fake news but a structural contamination of the information ecosystem as biased and distorted content floods the web until truth disappears into noise as hostile states target the West and Israel is far from alone
Ella Kenan | 17:48 | 01.30.26
With police in crisis, Supreme Court steps in to curb Ben-Gvir
Analysis: A rare, senior High Court panel signals alarm over political control of policing, warning that ministerial interference endangers law enforcement, civil rights and fair elections — and could force judicial intervention
Tova Zimuky | 19:27 | 01.29.26
קריעת ים סוף
Beshalach Torah portion - when clarity takes shape in motion
Opinion: what is a leader’s role in a crisis and when must decisions be made and action taken
Ziv Elul | 05:59 | 01.29.26
Trump signals strike but aims for Iran deal as US military prepares for escalation
Opinion: As Trump threatens force, intermediaries including Turkey and Qatar push Tehran toward talks; US forces rehearse defenses against Iranian retaliation, while Tehran readies missiles, drones and maritime disruption if diplomacy collapses
Ron Ben-Yishai | 01:55 | 01.29.26
התרחיש הריאלי ביותר: חמאס יסרב להתפרק מנשקו. ג’באליה החרבה, שבוע שעבר
Waiting is not a strategy: Israel must shape the day after
Opinion: Against all odds, and due to President Trump’s insistence, all hostages returned home; Israel should now back the plan without passivity, insist on demilitarization, limit reconstruction to IDF-held areas if Hamas does not disarm and prepare for renewed fighting
Tzachi Hanegbi | 12:52 | 01.28.26
השלט בכניסה למחנה הריכוז וההשמדה אושוויץ
How Iran has used Holocaust denial as a political tool
Opinion: In 2005, Iran began openly denying the Holocaust, arguing that without it there is no justification for Israel; on this UN-designated day, it is vital to understand that denial and stand against it
Dina Porat | 20:22 | 01.27.26
טראמפ, נתניהו, ארדואi
Israel alarmed as US pullout opens door to Turkish-led jihadist surge in Syria
Commentary: US troop drawdown creates a vacuum in Syria that Turkey is poised to fill, threatening Israel’s air freedom in the north and en route to Iran; security chiefs urge swift diplomatic action and warn of growing risks to Jordan’s stability
Ron Ben-Yishai | 17:38 | 01.27.26
תמונה שהופצה ברשת. הסיפור אמיתי, התמונה מזויפת
AI-generated Holocaust images pose a new threat to historical truth and visual memory
Opinion: Synthetic images created by artificial intelligence risk blurring archives, amplifying visual clichés and eroding how future generations understand the Holocaust and its documented reality
Prof. Tobias Ebbrecht-Hartmann | 10:49 | 01.27.26
ראש אמ"ן אלוף שלומי בינדר
IDF’s intelligence chief emerges as key figure in Western military planning amid Iran tensions
Opinion: As Washington weighs possible action against Iran, US Central Command chief held extended talks in Israel, including a rare one-on-one meeting with Maj. Gen. Shlomi Binder
Yossi Yehoshua | 09:46 | 01.27.26
מצעד החיים
When ‘friends of Israel’ excuse antisemitism and use Jews to fight their own culture wars
Opinion: As antisemitism surges worldwide, some leaders and movements claiming to back Israel are not confronting hatred but exploiting it, normalizing racists and endangering Jewish communities at home and abroad
Tova Herzl | 07:34 | 01.27.26
אוסטרליה פיגוע טרור טבח חנוכה סידני פרחים ב זירת הפיגוע
When memory meets the present: between Australia Day and International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Opinion: Two consecutive days, unfolding right now, have reminded us just how fragile the moment we are living in truly is
Meir Holtz | 07:38 | 01.26.26
כוחות כורדים כורדיים מה- SDF באזור חסכה צפון-מזרח סוריה
History is screaming as Syria’s Kurds are hunted and abandoned
Opinion: The Syrian regime is carrying out a documented and systematic campaign of terror against the Kurdish people, longtime allies of the free world; Israel is not asked to fight, only to speak clearly and act responsibly on the diplomatic stage
Davidi Ben Zion | 03:52 | 01.26.26
Tehran
The genie is out: Iran crushed the protests, but the crisis is far from over
Opinion: After weeks of mass protests and brutal repression that some estimates say left up to 30,000 dead, Iran’s regime has survived but lost what remained of its legitimacy, as analysts warn of harsher crackdowns, nuclear acceleration or slow reforms, while hopes for outside intervention fade
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 13:39 | 01.25.26
Apartment building in Tel Aviv
Can Israel absorb millions of olim if everyone came tomorrow?
Opinion: Jews across the world are reassessing their futures and some are already making move while others are thinking quietly; The question of whether Israel could absorb them is not theoretical - it is practical
Noah Sander | 10:36 | 01.25.26
דונלד טראמפ
Give Trump’s Gaza vision a chance, even if the odds are long
Opinion: In ordinary times, the odds would seem slim, but these are not ordinary days; if Iran’s regime falls, the regional equation could shift and Hamas may face a different reality, making even ambitious plans worth testing
Ben-Dror Yemini | 10:34 | 01.25.26
פדרו סנצ'ז
The NATO schism: Madrid’s strategic divorce and the 5% collision
Analysis: Madrid’s refusal to meet new defense spending targets and its embargo on Israeli defense goods have strained ties with Washington, disrupted alliance logistics and exposed a growing rift that threatens NATO cohesion along its southern flank
Amine Ayoub | 04:23 | 01.25.26
כסף (אילוסטרציה)
Israel’s economy over past 20 years: not a collapse, not a miracle — stagnation
Opinion: Israel’s economy has grown and living standards have risen, but compared with other OECD countries it has failed to realize its full potential, falling behind peers due to policy choices and a lack of deep structural reforms
Esteban Klor | 14:03 | 01.23.26
סוריה כוחות המשטר ב מחנה אל-הול שבו כלואות משפחות של אנשי דאעש
Damascus and the Kurds: a chronicle of failed agreements
Opinion: After weeks of fighting and failed ceasefires between Damascus and the Kurds, the fate of the current truce is uncertain; with Syria’s Foreign Ministry warning that 'all options are open,' the likely outcome is easy to predict
Lior Ben Ari | 07:57 | 01.23.26
מוצב ישראלי בסוריה
Why Israel should put Syria first
Opinion: Unlike Lebanon, which remains too weak to disarm Hezbollah, the shared interests between Israel and Syria’s new regime outweigh the differences, making Syria the arena that should be placed at the forefront of Israel’s diplomatic efforts
Tzachi Hanegbi | 16:25 | 01.22.26
גדי איזנקוט
Gadi Eisenkot and the leadership Israel is missing
Opinion: In a healthier political culture, a former IDF chief of staff, bereaved father and widely respected public servant like Gadi Eisenkot would be a leading contender for prime minister. His struggle to reach double digits says far more about Israeli society than about him
Merav Betito | 05:25 | 01.22.26
איראן פריצה לערוצי הטלוויזיה הממלכתית דרך הלוויין
10 minutes of silence in Iran, but Gaza is a different battle for hearts and minds
Opinion: Gaza is not Iran - targeted influence operations and pushing for an uprising will not help in Gaza; there, a worldview needs to change - fundamentally, and that is much more difficult 
Gadi Ezra | 01:22 | 01.22.26
חמינאי טראמפ בנימין נתניהו הפגנות טהרן
Talk of Iran clash is growing, but panic is not yet justified
Analysis: Israeli officials assess that if Iran does not agree within weeks to US talks on Trump’s terms, Washington will strike; if Israel is attacked, it would seek to finish off Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, though restraining factors reduce the risk of immediate escalation
Ron Ben-Yishai | 20:10 | 01.21.26
התינוקת ליה גולובנציץ ז"ל והחדר במעון בירושלים
Who will protect Israel’s youngest children?
Analysis: A law written in blood; a system that still fails its toddlers; and a 2026 budget that will test the state’s moral responsibility
Vered Windman | 11:57 | 01.21.26
טראמפ ובן סלמאן
Islamic NATO? Saudi Arabia reshapes Middle East's alliance map to set new regional rules
Opinion: Riyadh’s pivot toward Turkey, Qatar and Pakistan, growing assertiveness in Yemen and Sudan and frustration with US guarantees show Saudi Arabia is no longer just hedging risks but actively redefining the Middle East balance of power
Dr. Yoel Guzansky‏ | 10:13 | 01.21.26
משחק וידאו
Why Israel should put video games at the center of its health-tech strategy
Opinion: From diabetes to ADHD to surgical training, video game technology is transforming healthcare globally, but not yet in Israel; with world-class hospitals and game studios side by side, the country is missing a massive opportunity to lead
Sam Glassenberg | 18:30 | 01.20.26
חולון
As Iran’s uprising intensifies, Israel cannot afford to sit this one out
Opinion: As Iranians rise against the Islamic Republic amid a brutal crackdown, Israel has both a moral duty and strategic interest to act now, warning that delay risks crushing the uprising and strengthening a regime that remains Israel’s core adversary
Saeed Ghasseminejad, Navid Mohebi | 10:49 | 01.20.26
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