Opinion
Mahmoud Khalil
Let the US Jewish community address American antisemitism from both the right and left
Analysis: Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian student leader at Columbia University, has ignited controversy; Jewish organizations welcome the move, while progressive figures defend him, exposing divisions over rising antisemitism and free speech in the US
Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky | 21:58 | 03.17.25
The confrontation between Netanyahu and Bar is pushing us toward a kind of civil war
Opinion: We have already reached the stage of eroded trust and defiance within the security agencies, and it will end with a different Shin Bet, a different prosecution and, eventually, a different Supreme Court and new Basic Laws; A prime minister who has lost all restraints will rule as he pleases, while an incompetent government trails behind him
Nahum Barnea | 18:49 | 03.17.25
כוחות הביטחון ב סוריה נפרסים במחוז טרטוס
Syria’s massacre of Alawites exposes the new Islamist regime's real intentions
Analysis: Ahmad Al-Sharaa was initially welcomed by the Arab world, Western capitals, and even some in Israel, projecting a polished, softer image; however, events of the past week raise critical questions on whether this misplaced Western optimism, again
Michael Milshtein | 12:31 | 03.17.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בבית הלבן
Netanyahu, emboldened by Trump's 'deep state' purges, goes after Shin Bet head
Analysis: Although tensions between PM and Ronen Bar grew during the war, Netanyahu relied on allies to attack the security chief - until his meeting with U.S. president
Ynet | 11:58 | 03.17.25
Ronen Bar, Benjamin Netanyahu
Ronen Bar's successes and the failures around Oct. 7, profile
Analysis: Ronen Bar claims dismissal is politically motivated and that the prime minister was demanding personal loyalty while the Shin Bet's loyalty is to national security; Netanyahu’s allies defend the move
Ron Crissy, Yoav Zitun | 09:01 | 03.17.25
תקיפה בצנעא, תימן
After Biden's failure, Trump's Houthi offensive could reshape global power
Commentary: Biden's international coalition failed to stop Houthi attacks on maritime trade, now Trump says strikes against the rebel army will continue until they are defeated; This is a major test for his administration as China and Iran look on 
Nadav Eyal | 00:22 | 03.17.25
סוריה טבח עלווים ברחו ל בסיס רוסי
Israel has always been the 'convenient scapegoat'
Opinion: It's easier to protest against Israeli soldiers than against militias that are massacring civilians in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and around the world, because it's uncomfortable to deal with those who are truly dangerous
Lorina Khatib Kizel | 22:55 | 03.16.25
נדב ארגמן בכנס השנתי הבינלאומי ה-17 של INSS בסימן מלחמת חרבות ברזל
Ex-Shin Bet chief has to be investigated for threats against Netanyahu
Opinion: Nadav Argaman suggested in TV interview that he holds compromising information on Netanyahu and may reveal it if he deems the prime minister is acting unlawfully; this is clearly a threat or extortion and police must investigate
Netael Bandel | 09:55 | 03.16.25
תקיפה בצנעא, תימן
Unfazed by regional war, Trump challenges Iran as Houthis threaten Israel with retaliation
Commentary: Encouraged by Israel but with little intelligence support, Trump launches major offensive against Houthis, with 13 killed in Sana’a; unlike Biden, he’s unafraid of regional war; strikes, backed by Saudi Arabia, aim to secure shipping lanes and deter Iran
Ron Ben-Yishai | 23:55 | 03.15.25
רובה על דגל סודן שמחזיק איש מיליציית RSF באזור חרטום יוני קרבות
The silent genocide: Why the US must lead and Israel must act on Sudan’s crisis
Analysis: Sudan's civil war has led to ethnic genocide, mass killings and over 10 million displaced; despite clear atrocities, global powers remain largely disengaged; Sudan’s collapse threatens regional stability, fueling extremism and insecurity
Amine Ayoub | 17:37 | 03.15.25
נתניהו, ארדואן, ואבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני
Turkey and Israel face mounting tensions over future of post-Assad Syria
Analysis: Expert says Israel concerned about al-Sharaa and his Islamist ties and fears that his consolidated strength could pose a 'jihadist threat' along its northern border
Associated Press | 13:35 | 03.15.25
כוחות צה"ל בגבול עזה
Shall the sword devour forever? Israel’s eternal struggle for security
Opinion: Acknowledgment of Israel's need to defend against Islamic theological imperatives does not imply a rejection of diplomatic efforts or coexistence initiatives but rather a pragmatic understanding of the region’s dynamics
Dr. Jacob Rimer | 10:45 | 03.15.25
Former US President Barack Obama and Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas
Concessions without talks: The risk of U.S.-Hamas engagement
Analysis: It wasn't all that long ago that the Obama administration pressured Israel into a 10-month settlement freeze, aiming to bring the Palestinian Authority to peace talks, but to no avail; Will history repeat itself?
Michael Oren | 17:20 | 03.14.25
Steve Witkoff, Benjamin Netanyahu, Khalil al-Hayya,
Netanyahu under pressure as Trump links hostage deal to his vision for a new Middle East
Analysis: Officials say Witkoff is committed to the release of all hostages but understands Netanyahu's political situation; the prime minister's refusal to proceed to phase 2 could disrupt the U.S. plan for the region that includes normalization with Saudi Arabia 
Itamar Eichner | 18:26 | 03.13.25
העדלאידע בירושלים
Joy from the darkness: How do we rejoice this year for Purim?
Opinion: Rejoicing during Purim does not mean ignoring the pain, it does not mean closing our eyes to the difficult sacrifices we make. On the contrary, it is a call to see even within the great darkness the spark of light that shines and rises 
Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz | 10:34 | 03.13.25
ג'וזף עאון, דונלד טראמפ, בנימין נתניהו
Weakening Hezbollah and pleasing Trump: Israel’s delicate balancing act on Lebanon border
Analysis: Talks with Beirut may lead to IDF withdrawal and border adjustments, raising security concerns; with Iranian proxy's position weakened and U.S. backing strong, Jerusalem weighs diplomacy, security guarantees and regional stability
Ron Ben-Yishai | 09:10 | 03.13.25
בית חאנון
Israel can no longer ignore Gaza’s future
Opinion: Seventeen months into war, Hamas still rules enclave, largely due to Netanyahu's refusal to discuss any realistic post-war plan; Egypt’s proposal of replacing terror group with PA-led government, is only viable path to stability and reconstruction
Ephraim Sneh | 21:12 | 03.12.25
מחזור ראשון של בוחנות תנועה סעודיות
From restrictions to reform: Women’s changing status in the Arab world
Analysis: The winds of change for women in the Gulf States and Saudi Arabia are undeniable, but there is a long way to go before there is equality in personal freedom, protection from predatory men and pay 
Smadar Peri | 18:54 | 03.12.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בבית הלבן
Is Trump a partner or a landlord? The honeymoon that could still turn on Netanyahu
Analysis: As Trump pressures Israel on strategic decisions, Netanyahu finds himself increasingly subordinate to American demands, including negotiations with Lebanon and Hamas; While Trump supports Israeli interests, his dominance raises questions about whether he is a partner — or a remote shot caller 
Itamar Eichner | 11:09 | 03.12.25
כוחות הביטחון של סוריה מחסום ב לטקייה
Israel must confront the growing jihadist threat in Syria
Opinion: Despite claims of moderation, Syria’s new leadership is closely tied to extremist networks, making the country a potential springboard for attacks on Israel, region; If Israel does not take decisive action to safeguard its security, it will soon find itself facing a fortified terror network on both the Syrian and Lebanese fronts
Amine Ayoub | 01:13 | 03.12.25
צפייה משותפת בהלווייתם של שירי, אריאל וכפיר ביבס ז"ל, מכיכר החטופים
The nameless Palestinian woman: A reflection on gender and radical Islam
Hamas’ actions reveal a chilling truth: women’s bodies remain battlegrounds in their war; Shiri Bibas’ horrendous death highlights the dehumanization of women, reminding us that namelessness and disposability are still weapons of oppression
Hadar Galron | 19:38 | 03.11.25
The West Bank settlement of Itamar
West Bank annexation: Historic opportunity or a risky gamble?
Analysis: Politicians, settler leaders, and Christian advocates are calling for full sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, while critics warn of long-term political and economic consequences  
Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 09:29 | 03.11.25
חצי חצאים כוחות הביטחון של סוריה מחסום ב לטקייה, נשיא סוריה אבו מוחמד אל ג'ולאני
Amid serious threats, Israel is trying to shape a new reality in Syria
Analysis: Armed jihadist groups in Syria led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, Turkey's ambitions and Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists released from prisons threaten Israel; Israel’s three-zone strategy aims to secure the Golan Heights, deter hostile groups and establish long-term stability in the volatile region 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 00:59 | 03.11.25
הפגנה פרו פלסטינית מפגינים מחוץ ל אוניברסיטת קולומביה ב ניו יורק ארה"ב
Qatar could make up federal funds cut at Columbia U. Trump must act against foreign influence.
Qatar’s grip on the university could become even tighter, raising concerns about foreign influence in US education, particularly from a country with a track record of promoting anti-Western and anti-democratic ideologies
Amine Ayoub | 23:07 | 03.10.25
כינוס חירום של הליגה הערבית שהתקיים בקהיר, וזכה לשם "פסגת פלסטין"
Gaza’s post-war future includes Hamas, despite Israeli declarations
Analysis: US and Israel reject Arab states’ bid to revive Trump’s peace plan, as Palestinians speculate deeper Saudi-UAE ties and corporate engagement could sway Washington’s stance 
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 22:10 | 03.10.25
מחאות פרו-פלסטיניות בסידני, אוסטרליה
Is Israel ready for an immigration wave from the Land Down Under?
With rising antisemitism in Australia and a shrinking Jewish community, Israel faces a historic opportunity to welcome educated, motivated immigrants; But past failures beg the question whether Israel needs, or even wants, an immigration wave
Michael Oren | 19:55 | 03.10.25
הכנות ברצועת עזה לקראת שחרור חטופים
The Arab League’s summit of illusions
Opinion: Emergency meeting was never about Gaza’s future; instead, a political maneuver aimed at absolving region's leaders of responsibility while gaslighting world into believing solution exists without addressing the core problem: Hamas
Dalia Ziada | 00:01 | 03.10.25
חדירת הגדר והפלישה ב-7 באוקטובר
Examining the failures of Israel’s intelligence on October 7
Analysis: IDF intelligence’s internal investigation into October 7 highlights systemic issues, including failures of imagination, a lack of understanding of radical Islamic culture, and groupthink; Calls for greater diversity, cultural expertise and civil courage within intelligence roles are gaining momentum
Yariv Inbar | 15:39 | 03.09.25
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמ
Trump is fed up with wars of attrition, including war between Israel and Hamas
Opinion: As Trump’s unpredictable strategies unfold, parallels emerge between his approach to the Taliban and Hamas; While Israel weighs its next moves, public opposition to resumed fighting grows and hostages remain key to shaping the nation’s strategy moving forward
Ben-Dror Yemini | 13:20 | 03.09.25
דונלד טראמפ וולדמיר זלנסקי
The Russian comeback is good for Israel
Analysis: Trump believes that Russia is an asset at the global level whereas Ukraine is now a liability, and Russia wants to dissolve old alliances in favor of a new world order with a clearly defined sphere of influence for each superpower; Israel can renew cooperation with Moscow along with entry into almost harmonious relations with the new US administration 
Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi | 22:26 | 03.08.25
תמונות ממלחמת ששת הימים, 1967
The destructive influence of the Six Day War mentality
Opinion: How Israel’s decisive victory in the Six Day War weakens its patience in the Swords of Iron War  
Shahar Citron | 20:02 | 03.07.25
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
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