Opinion & Analysis
תקיפות צה"ל בדרום לבנון
Israel's dilemma: when will it bring down the hammer on Hezbollah?
Analysis: Hezbollah rebuilds despite repeated Israeli warnings; Israel is steadily raising its response threshold, including unusually large strike near Tyre; any Hezbollah retaliation or stronger Israeli attack could trigger new round of clashes
Yossi Yehoshua | 07:50 | 11.07.25
פגישה של נשיא סוריה אחמד א-שרע עם בראד קופר מפקד פיקוד מרכז האמריקני והשליח לסוריה תומאס ברק
Does Washington really want to fight Islamic State, or invite it to the table?
Opinion: Washington’s outreach to a former terrorist leader al-Sharaa risks undermining the moral foundation of its fight against extremism
Munir Dahir | 17:43 | 11.02.25
Sde Teiman affair: the price of the IDF’s politicization
Opinion: Scandal surrounding Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi exposes how political pressure and partisanship are eroding military justice system's independence, damaging public trust, and weakening IDF’s professionalism and international standing
Ron Ben-Yishai | 05:09 | 11.02.25
אבטחת AI 5.10.25
The end of economic guesswork: AI and Blockchain just broke the fog machine
AI and blockchain are fusing to end market secrecy, ushering in an era of total transparency that rewrites economics, automates policy, and makes privacy the world’s last luxury
Prof. Ilan Alon | 18:33 | 11.01.25
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Embarrassment in Likud: Netanyahu’s secret deal for his son’s job sparks outrage
Even loyal Likud members were left stunned by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s alleged behind-the-scenes push to secure a senior post for his son Yair in the World Zionist Organization, a move that some say deeply embarrassed the party
Yuval Karni | 18:10 | 11.01.25
ממדאני בעימות לראשות העיר ניו יורק
Jews defending Jews is a revolutionary act — with the rise of Mamdanism, American Jews must become revolutionaries
Opinion: As many Jewish leaders remain strangled by intersectionality and identity politics, the future of American Jewry is Judaism itself
David Christopher Kaufman | 10:42 | 11.01.25
טאקר קרלסון ב טקס לזכר צ'רלי קירק באצטדיון ב גרנדייל אריזונה ארה"ב
Open letter: Why Tucker Carlson is wrong about Christian Zionism
Opinion: Dr. Mike Evans rebukes Carlson’s claim that Christian Zionism is a 'dangerous heresy,' defending it as a biblical belief in the Jewish right to their homeland; citing personal and historical trauma, he invites Carlson to a debate on the issue
Dr. Mike Evans | 15:21 | 10.31.25
The meeting between Abraham and Melchizedek
The courage to leave comfort: what ‘Lech Lecha’ teaches about growth
Opinion: Avraham’s first test was not about belief, it was about movement; sometimes the only way to grow is to leave what feels safe
Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 06:41 | 10.30.25
The old-new dream
The Altneu-dream: Why Zionism must learn to speak again
Opinion: Zionism restored Jewish power by rebuilding the land, but the next chapter demands more; Hebraization must now restore Jewish purpose by reviving the language, spirit and imagination that once united a people and gave meaning to their return
Adam Scott Bellos | 00:31 | 10.30.25
There is no greater threat to Judaism than religious coercion
Opinion: Those who seek unity in Israel must oppose legislation meant to 'realize Jewish identity' and instead pursue agreement-based approaches. Laws imposing religious practice would only deepen division and drive people further from Judaism
Alan Peled, Rabbi Shmuel Slotki | 09:59 | 10.29.25
זוהראן ממדאני קמפיין לראשות העיר ניו יורק 6 בספטמבר באירוע תחת הכותרת "להיאבק באוליגרכיה"
Why Zohran Mamdani is the greatest threat to global Jewry of the 21st century
Opinion: The mayoral front-runner's most insidious talent is his ability to use Jews to prove to other Jews he is not antisemitic
David Christopher Kaufman | 18:33 | 10.27.25
עדות נתניהו
Wave of self-serving bills highlights Israel’s escalating election-year power plays
Analysis: As Israel heads toward an election, and parties gear up for primaries, lawmakers are advancing a flurry of self-serving bills — one to block Naftali Bennett’s candidacy over party debts and another to let Knesset delay Netanyahu's trial
Yuval Karni | 07:52 | 10.27.25
סידני אוסטרליה
Retelling our story: Israel’s challenge after Gaza deal
Opinion: Two years after Oct. 7, Israel faces fading global support and rising polarization; as fight shifts from battlefield to public perception, trust must be rebuilt through people, values and authentic dialogue to restore unity and understanding
Robert Singer | 16:20 | 10.26.25
חאן יונס
Hamas is evolving, not surrendering: Israel faces a new strategic threat
Opinion: Israel’s military victory risks turning into a strategic setback as Hamas shifts from the battlefield to diplomacy, backed by Turkey and Qatar’s efforts to “rehabilitate” the group into a legitimate political actor rather than a defeated terrorist movement.
Jonathan Adiri | 04:35 | 10.26.25
דונלד טראמפ בנימין נתניהו חליל אל חיה
Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan faces growing doubts and diplomatic tensions
US officials are in Israel to deter Netanyahu from restarting fighting in Gaza and derailing Phase Two; but Trump’s plan is riddled with gaps: Hamas demands for disarmament, Israeli conditions on the PA, funding hurdles and no clear multinational force
Ron Ben-Yishai | 18:30 | 10.25.25
דיר אל בלח עזה אוהלים בפליטים
Gulf states clash over Gaza’s future: Qatar vs. UAE and Saudi Arabia
Opinion: Saudi Arabia and UAE seek to lead Gaza’s reconstruction but reject Qatar’s dominant role; they condition aid on Hamas’s removal and full disarmament, while Qatar favors rapid, near-unconditional rebuilding — risking renewed funding for Hamas
Yoel Guzansky | 08:33 | 10.25.25
הגבול בין ישראל למצרים 16.4
Drone smuggling at Egypt border tests Israel’s sovereignty
Drones, arms smuggling and Bedouin cartels have turned Israel’s border with Egypt into a gray zone where internal and external security collide
Tira El Cohen | 05:58 | 10.25.25
מוחמד בן סלמאן
The new Saudi Arabia: a historic opening and strategic test for Israel
Opinion: Saudi Arabia’s strategic rise is reshaping the Middle East. For Israel, it’s both an opening and a warning: act now to align with Riyadh—or risk watching a new regional order take shape without it
Munir Dahir | 19:53 | 10.24.25
הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית בניו יורק ביום השנה למתקפת 7 באוקטובר
Good Jews and 'good Jews': the moral collapse of anti-Zionist identity politics
Opinion: In an era of rising antisemitism disguised as anti-Zionism, Jewish voices that echo hostile narratives don’t offer moral clarity, they enable betrayal, trading identity for social acceptance at grave cost
Nicolás Krapf | 16:04 | 10.24.25
The AI Antichrist: The digital war on Israel
Opinion: Artificial intelligence and coordinated online propaganda campaigns, funded by Qatar and linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, are eroding evangelical support for Israel and fueling a new form of antisemitism in the digital age
Dr. Mike Evans | 20:53 | 10.23.25
רה"מ נתניהו בטקס פתיחת מושב החורף של הכנסת
US Gaza plan advances, but Israel fears IDF pullout without Hamas compliance
Analysis: US threats to Hamas shouldn't be dismissed, but Washington is signaling the Gaza deal is moving forward; while the new US command center in Israel signals long-term intent, Israeli defense officials fear IDF pullbacks without Hamas compliance
Nadav Eyal | 16:26 | 10.23.25
משרדי מיקרוסופט בסיאטל
Microsoft pulls the plug on Israel—and shoots itself in the foot
Opinion: By cutting Azure services to Israeli intelligence, Microsoft bowed to activist pressure, emboldened the BDS movement and risked eroding global trust in its cloud platform—all while applying a glaring double standard
Ari Hoffnung | 12:21 | 10.23.25
מחבלי חמאס בנוסייראת
Where are the celebrations for peace? Hamas is killing Palestinians — and no one cares
Opinion: After President Trump ended the war with Hamas, the world’s activists, elites, and human-rights voices went silent — as Hamas turned its guns inward, killing Palestinians while those who once cried 'Free Palestine' looked away
Duvi Honig | 19:04 | 10.22.25
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Public executions and gunfire: ‘No one expects dramatic change’ in Gaza
Targeted killings, gunfire and public executions mark Hamas’ return — this time in small civilian-based units; as Gaza reels, neighbors question Israel’s commitment to allies; 'No one expects dramatic change,' says a UNRWA worker in Rafah
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 16:27 | 10.22.25
נשיא רוסיה ולדימיר פוטין נשיא סוריה אחמד א-שרע
Lebanon or Syria: which will normalize ties with Israel first?
Analysis: Syrian and Lebanese officials recently hinted that 'something interesting is being cooked up'; a quiet, unofficial race toward ties with Israel may be underway
Smadar Perry | 10:14 | 10.22.25
אנשי חמאס מוציאים להורג משתפי פעולה
Why are we still surprised by the Hamas executions in Gaza?
Opinion: Horrifying videos from Gaza show parents and children cheering public executions and brutal beatings. This is not new, it reflects a violent culture that celebrates bloodshed and sees killing as entertainment
Amihai Attali | 07:24 | 10.20.25
תקרית ברפיח
When will we 'break the rules' against Hamas?
Opinion: Israel decided to negotiate the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, so multiple powerful actors are now involved;  Chief among them are the Americans, who demand a measured response that will allow the deal to continue and move on to phase two, as well as the Qataris and Turks – Hamas' patrons – who provide it with indirect protection through pressure on the US
Yossi Yehoshua | 04:03 | 10.20.25
עומר הרט, סטודנט ישראלי בבולדר קולורדו, ארגן ביחד עם הילל וחב״ד ערב תמיכה בישראל בקמפוס
What being a Jew in 2025 means right now
Opinion: Israel isn’t some far-off land in the distance; it’s the shield of the Jewish people collectively; the question is no longer whether you care, but what are you actually doing about it, because cheering from the sidelines is no longer enough
Noah Sander | 16:50 | 10.19.25
נאום דונלד טראמפ בכנסת ישראל
This is how the Americans turned Israel into a banana republic
Opinion: Contrary to all the delusional statements, the  US administration did not give Netanyahu a "free hand" to do as he pleased; On the contrary. It stopped him. It forced the ceasefire on him
Ben-Dror Yemini | 04:40 | 10.19.25
Members of the Lebanon‑based Shiite militia Hezbollah march in camouflage uniforms and carry the group’s yellow flag during a military parade in southern Lebanon, Aug. 18, 2017
After the war: Can Lebanon finally break free from Hezbollah’s shackles?
Opinion: The small Mediterranean nation faces a historic crossroads, either disarm Hezbollah and embrace a regional shift toward peace, or remain trapped in a cycle of fear, division and decay
Munir Dahir | 21:46 | 10.18.25
כיכר החטופים תל אביב
What if the Trump peace plan actually works?
Opinion: As Israel enters the next phase of Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, doubts persist over Hamas’ intentions and regional resolve, and the question remains: can Israel shift from a warrior nation to one that dares to hope?
Daniel Hartman | 08:00 | 10.18.25
מתן צנגאוקר
'We were like dreamers': The hostage return that made history
Opinion: The return of the living and the fallen from Hamas captivity stands apart from anything ever seen in Israel’s history of POWs and MIAs 
Avi Kalo | 13:46 | 10.16.25
עינב צנגאוקר פוגשת את בנה מתן אחרי שחרור מ שבי חמאס
When motherhood became political: The mothers who had no choice
Opinion: As hostages return, public joy and grief collide; for mothers like Einav Zangauker and Iris Haim, love became political—by rage or forgiveness; their bodies, like many across Israel, bear witness to a state that failed its promise to protect
Hadar Galron | 06:20 | 10.15.25
המוזיאון היהודי בברלין
Is Berlin’s Jewish Museum still supporting Jews? Controversy resurfaces after October 7
Opinion: By October 8, Israeli activists were already seen at pro-Palestinian protests in migrant neighborhoods — regular participants, often referred to as 'useful Jews' at demonstrations marked by anti-Israel rhetoric 
Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 11:09 | 10.14.25
טראמפ בישראל
Hope returns to Israel: Trump’s Knesset address and a mother’s cry mark a nation’s turning point
Opinion: The hostages' return was not a victory photo op but a symbol of national healing; Trump's key message wasn’t a pardon but clear support for Israel and a call to shift from war to diplomacy
Nadav Eyal | 01:47 | 10.14.25
הקפות שניות במוצאי שמחת תורה בתל אביב, 2022
Hamas chose Simchat Torah to attack: Now is the time to reclaim joy
The enemy chose Simchat Torah — not October 7 — for the massacre; as a people, we must remember this and restore the holiday’s joy through living remembrance that connects us to our identity
Menachem Cohen | 10:18 | 10.13.25
הלווייתו של סמ״ר צ׳אלצ׳או שמעון דמלאש ז״ל בבית העלמין הצבאי בבאר שבע
A moment of gratitude: to the fallen IDF soldiers and the wounded who made the hostage deal possible
As Israel celebrates the return of the hostages and dares to hope this long, brutal war may be nearing its end, it is also a time to pause, with broken hearts, to thank the IDF soldiers - the fallen and the wounded
Ariela Ringel Hoffman | 08:26 | 10.13.25
בנימין נתניהו באירוע לפיתוח מעלה אדומים
The Netanyahu boos debate: 'A sign of toxic division' vs. 'A democratic right to protest'
Opinion: As boos erupted toward Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Hostages Square rally, opinion splits: some call it a disgraceful display of division, others a legitimate expression of public anger and democratic protest
Raanan Shaked, Yair Kraus | 22:12 | 10.12.25
A billboard sponsored by Friends of Zion featuring US President Donald Trump, which proclaims 'Cyrus the Great is alive'
Trump Is the King Cyrus of our time: How one leader opened the door to Middle East peace
Opinion: Once dismissed as an unlikely peacemaker, Trump has emerged as a key figure in the Gaza ceasefire, earning praise as a modern-day Cyrus; as hostages return and aid flows, the challenge now is transforming a fragile peace into lasting hope
Dr. Mike Evans | 15:34 | 10.12.25
קטמנדו נפאל
The age of fragile mandates: Why democratic leaders keep falling
Opinion: From Japan to France to Nepal, leaders are falling not just at the ballot box but through eroding trust in parties, parliaments and the streets; as global crises intensify, democracies risk paralysis under leaders with fragile, short-lived mandates
Dr. Bella Barda Bareket | 15:16 | 10.12.25
הפגנה פרו פלסטינית נגד נתניהו בניו יורק
Israel’s public diplomacy has failed, and the world stopped listening
Opinion: To rebuild trust, Israel must shift from explaining policies to telling human stories, the faces of victims, the voices of hostages and the truth of October 7
Munir Dahir | 06:28 | 10.11.25
טנקים של צה"ל בעיר עזה
Israel celebrates hostage release, but the Gaza story is far from over
Israel will celebrate the return of the hostages, but must heed local realities; three key lessons emerge from the current situation 
Amihai Attali | 08:50 | 10.10.25
דונלד טראמפ מרקו רוביו בית לבן שלום מזרח תיכון מגעים מו"מ משא ומתן קהיר מצרים פתק
Everyone won, everyone lost: The limits of Trump’s Israel-Hamas deal
Both Israel and Hamas can claim victory in the new deal, each achieving significant gains but falling short of their goals; without completing Trump’s peace plan, however, the agreement is likely to be only temporary
Avi Issacharoff | 08:29 | 10.10.25
נתניהו וטראמפ במסיבת עיתונאים בבית הלבן
A deal without teeth is a recipe for the next Gaza round
Opinion: Israel’s new deal with Hamas offers short-term relief and regional openings, but without strong verification, enforcement, and conditional reconstruction, it risks becoming a pause that empowers Hamas and sets the stage for the next round of conflict.
Dr. Ofer Israeli | 20:10 | 10.09.25
תקיפות צה"ל בעזה
After the hostages come home, Israel must secure a safer future
Opinion: Israel wakes to rare hope as all hostages are set to be freed under Trump-brokered deal; but lasting security demands demilitarization, civilian governance in Gaza and regional cooperation; without it, this moment risks becoming only symbolic
Munir Dahir | 15:01 | 10.09.25
הפגנה פרו־פלסטינית בדבלין
The war will end, but antisemitism won’t
Opinion: From the Second Intifada to October 7 and the widening fronts of war, Jewish history in the 21st century mirrors the complacency that preceded catastrophe in Europe between the world wars; the hatred that consumed our past isn’t gone—it has only taken on a new form
Adam Scott Bellos | 11:41 | 10.09.25
גרפיטי במלבורן:"שביעי באוקטובר, עשו זאת שוב"
Protests are not just anti-Israel sentiment — it’s plain antisemitism
Opinion: The anti-Israel protests are proof that antisemitism—or at least the treatment of Jews as 'others'—has not vanished; It merely changes form, resurfacing in new disguises across the modern world
Avi Shilon | 14:10 | 10.08.25
בנימין נתניהו ודונלד טראמפ בפגישתם בבית הלבן
Israel’s war outcome will be decided at the negotiating table, not on the battlefield
Opinion: Between Israel’s determination to carry out the American president’s original plan and Hamas’ drive to preserve its power, the coming negotiations will determine how the war ends — and who will be seen as its real victor
Michael Oren | 19:12 | 10.07.25
סוכות בנאות קדומים
The power of impermanence: the deeper message of Sukkot
Opinion: In a world that craves stability, the sukkah teaches us the beauty of uncertainty and the strength that comes from letting go 
Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 11:53 | 10.07.25
מלחמת יום הכיפורים
Memories of October 7, 1973
Opinion: Again the same voices, the same sights — the cries from the canal outposts, the cries of massacre victims in the south; my brother Eliezer fell in the Yom Kippur War; decades passed, but the blindness, the arrogance, the complacency remain
Goel Beno | 10:51 | 10.07.25
מחבל נוחבה ב-7 באוקטובר
October 7, two years later: Strategic lessons for Israel and the region
Analysis: The Hamas massacre exposed systemic failures that went far beyond the border fence; two years on, Israel must transform memory into a coherent national and regional strategy
Munir Dahir | 05:45 | 10.07.25
פעילות צה"ל ברצועת עזה
Two years in uniform: How do you measure longing in a child’s eyes?
Opinion: Reserve duty is no longer a short annual break—it’s the axis around which life now revolves, a constant cycle of preparing, serving and adjusting
Gadi Ezra | 08:09 | 10.06.25
מחאה בירושלים
The deal Israel cannot afford to miss
Opinion: Even if only the hostage-release clause of Trump’s plan is carried out, it would be an exceptional deal for Israel — one so favorable that few in Israel would have dared to imagine it
Avi Issacharoff | 21:26 | 10.05.25
דגלי קטאר לבנון ישראל
Qatar deepens its foothold in Lebanon, raising strategic questions for Israel
Analysis: Qatar, Washington’s close ally yet Hamas’s backer, is expanding its aid presence in Lebanon; by supporting President Aoun and bolstering Lebanon’s army over Hezbollah, it grows its sway — but what happens if its 'military arm' on Israel’s border grows too strong?
Lior Ben Ari | 19:26 | 10.05.25
דונלד טראמפ ובנימין נתניהו בפגישתם בבית הלבן
Israel has won the battle but lost the war
 Instead of a forced halt to fighting, Israel could have, again and again, initiated ceasefires to make clear that Hamas is the party that wants war, not Israel 
Ben-Dror Yemini | 08:48 | 10.05.25
How Gulf money is shaping policy from Washington to Jerusalem
Opinion: Massive investments from Saudi Arabia and Qatar are not merely economic ventures, they are strategic tools of influence that reshape the international agenda; Israel must wake up
Munir Dahir | 06:00 | 10.05.25
נתניהו וטראמפ במסיבת עיתונאים בבית הלבן
Netanyahu frames Gaza deal as personal victory, hints at possible military action
Commentary: In his Saturday statement, PM sounded triumphant, highlighting full coordination with Trump and leaving military option open if Hamas refuses to disarm, framing the Gaza deal as his own achievement
Itamar Eichner | 01:55 | 10.05.25
ארה"ב כינוס קצינים של שר ההגנה פיט הגסת' נשיא דונלד טראמפ
Israel nears end of war as hostage negotiations advance
The White House sees the return of all hostages as Israel’s top priority, demanding their release within 72 hours; Trump’s role is expanding the realm of possibility to achieve this ambitious goal
Nadav Eyal | 00:29 | 10.05.25
מנצ'סטר בריטניה עצרת זיכרון לנרצחי פיגוע בית כנסת
Never again is not enough: why Manchester is our warning?
Opinion: The horrific attack in Manchester is not an isolated tragedy but the inevitable result of decades of Jewish denial, complacency, and misallocated leadership. From failed institutions like the ADL to the obsession with social-media campaigns over real security, our people have been left vulnerable while enemies grow bolder. To survive, Jews must embrace Hebraization—raising a generation of Hebrew-speaking, self-defending modern Maccabees who see sovereignty and self-protection as natural as lighting Shabbat candles.
Adam Scott Bellos | 16:43 | 10.04.25
Ali Khamenei, Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel sees no sign of imminent Iranian attack, but fears ‘miscalculation’ over political remarks
Analysis: Israeli defense officials say Iran shows no sign of planning a strike or renewing its nuclear weapons program, though Tehran is rebuilding its missile industry; the main concern: an Iranian overreaction to political statements in Israel
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11:32 | 10.04.25
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