Opinion & Analysis
עמרי בן שחר
Reuven lost a son, Moshe lost a grandson: the story connecting Holocaust survivor and IDF soldier
The story of Holocaust survivor Moshe Adler and Master Sgt. (res.) Omri Ben Shachar shows that volunteering with survivors is more than an act of kindness — it forges deep, meaningful bonds between the Holocaust generation and the Oct. 7 generation
Limor Livnat | 23:24 | 04.13.26
על מסילת המוות בבירקנאו ב-2006
'I am here. I won': On the tracks of Birkenau, my mother declared victory over the Nazis
Commentary: They fell into each other’s arms as if 63 years had not passed since they were torn apart, and for a moment I saw two young girls again, speaking as they once did — the most moving moment of all, a testament to the enduring power of life
Memi Peer | 23:12 | 04.13.26
גשר הרכבת שהותקף, היום
Between prayer and action: the moment the game changed for Iran’s battlefield strategy
Analysis: Unlike ISIS, which embraced an ‘end of days’ belief that justified suicide attacks, Iranian forces treated faith and prayer as central to identity but kept battlefield decisions grounded in strategy, not theology
Shahar Segal | 22:07 | 04.13.26
סטודנטים פרו-פלסטינים שהשתלטו על בניין אוניברסיטת הומבולדט של ברלין בשנה שעברה
The Germans have never forgiven the Jews. And I am done forgiving them
Opinion: A swastika and 'murder to all Jews' was scrawled near my home; Soon there will be expressions of shock, but no one will take to the streets over it. No one will cry out. This is the routine; Soon demonstrations supporting Palestine and the erasure of Israel will return to the streets
Zeev Avrahami | 15:01 | 04.13.26
הונגריה בחירות פטר מדיאר
Hungary’s Magyar no liberal, but seen as a force for democratic change
Opinion: many Hungarians saw backing Magyar as a risk, unsure of his commitment to reforms, but he has energized a broad, active civic movement in the country
Yonatan Levi | 07:15 | 04.13.26
טקס יום השואה בכנסייה ביורק
History is not repeating itself: from Jewish exile to Israel’s sovereignty
Opinion: My wife’s grandparents lived in a world where Jews had no state or army and relied on others, while their grandchildren live in a sovereign Israel with a capable military
Davidi Ben Zion | 02:46 | 04.13.26
Harsh Hormuz hangover: has Iran bitten off more than it can chew?
Analysis: Iran’s short-term success in blocking the Strait of Hormuz may ultimately backfire, as global powers accelerate energy alternatives that could erode the waterway’s strategic importance within years and weaken Tehran’s leverage long term
Jonathan Adiri | 19:27 | 04.12.26
כינוס מועצת השלום
The good, the bad and the Cuban: how Trump’s inner circle shaped the decision to go to war with Iran
Opinion: Inside the White House, competing personalities, hesitation and a failed diplomatic gamble shaped the decision to join Israel against Iran, exposing divisions at the highest levels of power and the risks of a crisis no one fully anticipated
Fiammetta Martegani | 09:38 | 04.12.26
חטיבת הצנחנים בלחימה בדרום לבנון
The Lebanese knot: why Israel’s strategy is zigzagging toward uncertainty
Opinion: Continued fire on one hand, peace talks on the other — Netanyahu caught between Trump and Tehran, as residents of northern Israel continue to bear the brunt
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 08:03 | 04.12.26
ההרס לאחר תקיפת חיל האוויר בביירות
‘Be smart, not just right’: After Lebanon strike, Israel faces familiar problem of global perception
Opinion: Despite a major strike on Hezbollah terror targets, Israel faces mounting international criticism, highlighting a persistent gap between military success and public diplomacy — one that risks undermining even justified operations; Still, 'not everyone is against us'
Ben-Dror Yemini | 05:01 | 04.12.26
Setback or turning point? Two paths ahead for Israel after Iran ceasefire
Opinion: Whether Trump is planning a tactical move before renewed strikes or leaving Iran with significant power, Israel must rebuild ties with the United States while strengthening new alliances worldwide to prepare for what comes next
Michael Oren | 20:39 | 04.08.26
תומכי המשטר האיראני שורפים את דגל ישראל וארצות הברית לאחר ההודעה על הפסקת האש
Welcome to the age of the 'Iran Wars'
Analysis: Temporary ceasefire with Iran risks repeating a cycle of escalation and truce, as fighting continues across multiple fronts and core disputes — including sanctions and uranium enrichment — remain unresolved
Lior Ben Ari | 17:20 | 04.08.26
תומכי המשטר האיראני מניפים את תמונתו של מוג'תבא חמינאי לאחר ההודעה על הפסקת האש
Beyond the headlines: who really wins from Iran ceasefire?
Opinion: All sides may claim victory after the ceasefire, but Iran’s 10-point plan for talks with the United States raises serious questions that cast doubt on the true achievements of the current campaign
Raz Zimmt | 12:20 | 04.08.26
נשיא ארצות הברית דונלדנ טראמפ
Trump buys time with Iran ceasefire while Israel pays the price
Analysis: Trump can claim two immediate gains from the Iran ceasefire, while Israel faces ongoing security risks and unresolved decisions, including the potential threat from Hezbollah if fighting in Lebanon truly halts
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11:16 | 04.08.26
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ ב מסיבת עיתונאים על מלחמה עם איראן
Trump’s Iran strategy is no chaos, it’s calculated pressure reshaping the battlefield
Opinion: Despite claims of disorder, US-Israel coordination is tightening, Iran’s leadership is weakened, and pressure is building across military and political fronts as Trump keeps options open and adversaries off balance
Marc Zell | 18:30 | 04.07.26
לוחמי חטיבה 401 יוצאים להתרעננות מלבנון אחרי שבועיים של לחימה
Israel-US ‘decisive victory’ over Iran set to shape region for years
Opinion: Israel and the US defeat Iran and its proxies in a campaign that reshapes the region, with consequences expected to last for years
Danny Van Biran | 06:07 | 04.07.26
The illusion of 'total victory' and three other myths
Opinion: If only a single successful operation could eliminate our enemies’ ambitions for generations, but a more sober view holds that in every generation we must be prepared to fight those who seek our destruction
Tzachi Hanegbi | 05:37 | 04.06.26
מייק האקבי, שגריר ארצות הברית בישראל
Heed Huckabee’s warning: US envoy flags concerns over Israel’s religious freedom
Opinion: Even a pro-Israel US ambassador warns that Israel cannot ignore deep flaws, saying that, despite promoting religious freedom, it falls short in showing the necessary sensitivity
Tova Herzl | 13:20 | 04.05.26
Nabil Fahmy
At the top of the pyramid: New Arab League chief may challenge Israel despite moderate tone
Opinion: Veteran Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy, set to lead the Arab League, is seen as pragmatic yet firmly aligned with Palestinian positions; his background and regional ties suggest continuity rather than change in the bloc’s approach toward Israel
Smadar Perry | 09:49 | 04.05.26
צילום לוויין מפרץ עומאן מיצר הורמוז
Until Hormuz is secured, this war will not be won despite Israel and US battlefield dominance
Opinion: Focus on strikes inside Iran masks the real battleground: the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran’s maritime strategy is choking global energy flows and exposing limits of US and Israeli military success despite overwhelming tactical gains
Amine Ayoub | 07:38 | 04.05.26
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בעדכון על המלחמה עם איראן בבית הלבן
We must face the end of the era of decisive victories
Opinion: Grandiose declarations about the defeat of Hezbollah and Iran will end in disappointment; The eradication of the axis of evil and all its branches remains essential, but there is no point in repeating meaningless illusions
Ben-Dror Yemini | 04:55 | 04.05.26
טהרן
Israel, US near limits of air campaign in Iran as pressure grows to end war
Analysis: residual Iranian capabilities still allow strikes on Israel and energy routes, while cautious US-Israel targeting gives Tehran time, forcing leaders to reconsider strategy amid failed diplomacy and a growing risk of a prolonged war
Ron Ben-Yishai | 22:36 | 04.04.26
Iran Revolutionary Guard completes takeover of key power centers as war reshapes regime
Analysis: IRGC is consolidating control as war accelerates a shift toward more hardline leadership, tightening its grip on political, military and economic power while sidelining more moderate voices in Tehran
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 19:15 | 04.04.26
חיילים בצבא גרמניה
Germany wakes to new reality
Analysis: The move to track service-age citizens leaving the country is part of a broader effort to strengthen state control over manpower in emergencies, despite its bureaucratic framing
Dr. Kobby Barda | 14:21 | 04.04.26
צה"ל באצבע הגליל סמוך לגבול לבנון
Why the IDF still needs boots on the ground in the age of AI
Opinion: Above are intelligence, satellites, data processing and at times remote strike systems; below is a human being with a helmet, a weapon and anxiety building with every step through the mud
Keren Shahar | 03:45 | 04.04.26
נשיא רוסיה פוטין עם נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי לקראת מצעד ניצחון במוסקבה
The Suez trap: How Russia is using grain and energy to pull Egypt away from US influence
Opinion: A proposed Russian hub in Egypt could reshape regional power, deepen Cairo’s economic dependence and challenge US influence at the Suez Canal, raising concerns over food security, military access and the future of long-standing alliances
Amine Ayoub | 23:42 | 04.03.26
אל ג'ולני, נשיא סוריה, בעצרת הכללית של האו"ם בניו יורק
Syria’s managed decline: How Damascus is weaponizing recognition to contain Kurdish autonomy
Analysis: A US-brokered deal meant to stabilize Syria is instead reshaping the Kurdish question, replacing political autonomy with cultural recognition, military integration and fragmentation in a strategy that limits power while projecting reform
Rami Al Dabbas | 20:00 | 04.03.26
כטב"ם בשמי הצפון
Why a buffer zone in Lebanon could turn into a drone war trap for Israel’s northern communities
Opinion: Hezbollah’s growing drone capabilities could turn any buffer zone into a kill zone; a defensive strategy risks repeating past failures and dragging northern towns back into the conflict dynamic of the 1990s
Eran Ortal | 17:02 | 04.03.26
טהרן
Europe fails ‘minimum fairness’ test on Iran war
Opinion: European leaders rely on disputed legal claims about the Iran war, allowing others to take action while avoiding responsibility
Sever Plocker | 05:57 | 04.03.26
חיפה
As globalization gives way to techno-nationalism, Israel stands to emerge stronger
Analysis: As countries reorganize trade, technology and investment around trust rather than efficiency, Israel could gain from its role as a reliable partner in the Western technological bloc
Prof. Ilan Alon | 01:02 | 04.03.26
אחסון בענן
The digital age didn’t kill geography; it made it more expensive — and ruthless
Analysis: Chokepoints never disappeared—they multiplied; today, the same logic that once governed canals and straits governs subsea cables, data centers and the physical infrastructure behind the 'cloud'
Dr. Bella Barda Bareket | 00:27 | 04.03.26
Rethinking Gulf prosperity: the limited role of broader Arab support in their success
Analysis: Gulf prosperity stems from oil wealth, internal policy and global alliances — not broader Arab support, challenging a common regional narrative
Rami Al Dabbas | 04:33 | 04.02.26
נשיא רוסיה פוטין ו רודן צפון קוריאה קים ג'ונג און ב פסגה ב פיונגיאנג
Putin’s lost allies: why North Korea is Israel’s greatest threat
Analysis: Strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader and crippled key infrastructure exposed Tehran’s weakness, while Russia condemned the attack but offered no support, underscoring the lack of a true security alliance between Moscow and Iran
Jeshurun Hight | 11:10 | 04.01.26
פעילות צה"ל במבצע 'שאגת הארי'
At a crossroads: Strike fast or escalate — the defining choice of the Iran war
Analysis: Israel and the US have dealt major blows to Iran’s nuclear program and military capabilities, but Tehran’s 'not losing is winning' strategy leaves a stark choice: a swift end through US pressure or a risky escalation in the Strait of Hormuz
Yossi Yehoshua | 02:57 | 04.01.26
איתמר בן גביר במליאת הכנסת לאחר ההכרזה על אישור חוק עונש מוות למחבלים עם שמפניה בידו
Moral and strategic failure: Israel’s death penalty law ruins everything and solves nothing
Opinion: populist measure offers the illusion of strength but risks fueling further violence, undermining justice and pushing Israel further into global isolation instead of addressing the root causes of terrorism
Liran Friedmann | 19:46 | 03.31.26
פוג'יירה
Israel and UAE fight the same war at home, so why aren’t they messaging together?
Opinion: A longstanding regional military alliance could expand into joint Israeli-UAE public messaging, including a shared campaign on civilian safety guidelines
Gadi Ezra | 17:33 | 03.31.26
תקיפה אמריקנית במחסן תחמושת גדול באיספהאן איראן
Behind the Isfahan strike: US moves to bury uranium, avoid risky ground operation
Analysis: Trump shares unexplained blast footage as US drops bunker-busters on Isfahan, likely targeting underground uranium sites while avoiding a ground operation, with satellite images showing prior uranium transfer
Ron Ben-Yishai | 17:11 | 03.31.26
ראש הממשלה נתניהו בשיחת זום עם ראשי הרשויות המקומיות
Tactical success, strategic stagnation: The urgent role of Intelligence
Opinion: PM Netanyahu exercises significant autonomy in interpreting intelligence data, often utilizing one-way communication channels to present the public with a version of reality that serves his political interests. This process occurs in the relative absence of legislative scrutiny, as both the Knesset and the opposition have largely failed to fulfill their roles in demanding accountability through rigorous questioning about the current war against Iran
Avi Kalo | 12:33 | 03.31.26
תקיפה בשדה התעופה בדובאי
Arab disunity and the Gulf crisis: rethinking regional priorities
Analysis: As Iran escalates attacks on Gulf states, muted responses from across the Arab world are exposing deep divisions, forcing Gulf leaders to reassess alliances and signaling a shift away from traditional notions of pan-Arab unity
Rami Al Dabbas | 08:48 | 03.31.26
טראמפ ובן סלמאן
The Riyadh bypass: Saudi Arabia’s nuclear ambitions and the shifting sands of Middle East security
Analysis: proposed US-Saudi nuclear deal allowing uranium enrichment is raising alarm in the region, as critics warn it could trigger a regional arms race and reshape Middle East security dynamics amid Iran’s weakening position
Amine Ayoub | 22:23 | 03.30.26
נפילה במתחם בז"ן
Why Israel’s tit-for-tat with Iran may lead to a broader ground move in Lebanon
Commentary: Israel and Iran are trading strikes on key infrastructure as Trump weighs diplomacy or military escalation; in Lebanon, Israel is building a new buffer zone, but stopping the fire on the Galilee may still require a broader ground maneuver
Ron Ben-Yishai | 19:57 | 03.30.26
Seder
We are living the Exodus right now as Passover arrives in a time of war
Opinion: As missiles streak across Israel’s skies, this Passover feels less like memory and more like lived experience, a test of faith, fear and the direction we choose to walk
Nachman Hoffman | 12:47 | 03.30.26
תקשורת, מדיה
Israeli headlines miss the warning signs abroad
Opinion: While local media focus on military achievements and internal political struggles, foreign websites reveal a troubling decline in support; without an immediate plan of action, Israel may soon find itself isolated
Tova Herzl | 06:15 | 03.30.26
הר הבית
From Islam to Christianity to Zionism, one man’s journey through faith, exile and identity
Opinion: After rejecting Islam, embracing Christianity and facing threats that forced him into exile, an Arab man’s personal search for truth became a political awakening and a public stand against extremism
Rami Al Dabbas | 03:31 | 03.30.26
צילום לוויין מפרץ עומאן מיצר הורמוז
The Islamabad illusion: Pakistan’s diplomacy as a shield for the Iranian axis
Opinion: As Iranian strikes hit Gulf states, Pakistan hosts regional talks billed as de-escalation, but critics say its ties with Tehran and maritime concessions raise doubts about neutrality and risk shielding Iran’s ongoing campaign
Amine Ayoub | 00:03 | 03.30.26
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נשיא ארצות הברית דונלד טראמפ
Different realities, same war: Israel warns of danger as Trump claims victory
Opinion: For Israel, any outcome that lets Iran rebuild nuclear and ballistic capabilities, retain enough enriched uranium for 11 bombs and continue backing terrorist proxies is not a victory but a dangerous pause
Michael Oren | 21:38 | 03.29.26
הנזקים בכפר ג’אלוד
The face of the state: nationalist crime in the West Bank threatens Israel’s global standing
Opinion: One of Israel’s biggest challenges is curbing nationalist crime in the West Bank; failure to do so risks damaging its global image and could lead to international intervention in the territory
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 18:53 | 03.29.26
הנזקים בכפר ג’אלוד
Rising Jewish extremist violence demands more than just words
Opinion: a fringe minority is driving increasingly violent attacks, and condemnations are no longer enough — educators, leaders and society must act to uphold moral values and stop the spread of violence
Moti Shklar | 14:41 | 03.29.26
שוטרים פלסטינים בפעילות בג'נין. המעורבות בטרור מגיעה עד לדרגים הבכירים ביותר | צילום: אי-פי, Majdi Mohammed
How the Palestinian 'police' could become Israel’s next security challenge
Opinion: While Israel is prioritizing the fight against Iran, a new front is emerging in the heart of the country - The Palestinian police is not a 60,000-person police force, but a trained army using weapons it was given to threaten Israel, commit terrorist acts
Boaz Haetzni | 03:43 | 03.29.26
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו
Netanyahu wants to be Churchill — but won’t tell the truth like him
Opinion: PM rushed to declare victory instead of defining clear goals, avoiding hard truths about Iran’s nuclear threat and leaving key questions unanswered about whether the war can truly achieve its aims
Avi Issacharoff | 23:45 | 03.28.26
נושאת המטוסים ג'ורג' בוש
Message to the US: why the Houthis chose to join the war now
Analysis: A Houthi missile fired at southern Israel signals a warning to the US over Red Sea access, with Israel potentially drawn into supporting efforts to secure the Hormuz Strait
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11:28 | 03.28.26
פעילות כוחות שייטת 13 בדרום לבנון
Israel is heading back into the Lebanon quagmire as new ‘security zone’ plan takes shape
Opinion: ‘Security zone’ plan may block any deal with Lebanon and stretch the IDF beyond capacity, critics warn, as history suggests prolonged presence could fuel Hezbollah resurgence and deepen regional instability
Ofer Shelah | 17:00 | 03.27.26
צרפת בחירות פרלמנט מפגינים מה שמאל ב כיכר הרפובליקה פריז ז'אן לוק מלנשון
An antisemite could be France's next president
Opinion: France’s municipal elections preview a 2027 showdown as the center weakens, the far right advances and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s radical left gains ground; alliances with his anti-Israel movement further normalize political antisemitism
Dov Maimon | 15:52 | 03.27.26
הבמה בחאן יונס לקראת העברת החטופים
Gaza’s fragile future: disarmament as the cornerstone of lasting peace
Analysis: Any lasting Gaza deal hinges on Hamas’ full disarmament as ceasefires, aid and reconstruction cannot produce durable peace while the group retains arms and entrenches its control
Rami Al Dabbas | 13:20 | 03.27.26
ארכיון ספינה ספינת מטען ליד מצר הורמוז
Hormuz disconnect: why Trump's 15-point plan overlooks maritime security
Analysis: ceasefire deal that ignores Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz risks legitimizing IRGC control of global shipping and raising energy costs for Israel and the West
Amine Ayoub | 06:20 | 03.27.26
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בישיבת קבינט
Trump talks Iran deal but keeps a big stick ready
Analysis: behind conciliatory rhetoric, U.S. military preparations intensify, raising the question in Jerusalem: is Trump heading toward a deal with Iran or a decisive escalation?
Ron Ben-Yishai | 03:29 | 03.27.26
'An outsider wouldn’t understand'
Conversations in roadside ditches: fleeting encounters under fire and moments of humanity
Opinion: In roadside shelter conversations, strangers exchange names and life details, not politics, as fleeting moments of humor offer brief relief under fire
Yael Walzer | 05:19 | 03.26.26
עשן עולה ממתקני נפט בטהרן לאחר תקיפות של צה"ל
How do you topple a regime? From Nazi Germany to Iran
Opinion: History shows no precedent for breaking public morale through airstrikes alone; it failed in Nazi Germany, a lesson that may also apply to Iran
Sever Plocker | 04:19 | 03.26.26
הכנות ברצועת עזה לקראת שחרור חטופים
Diplomacy or dangerous legitimization? The risks of US engagement with Hamas
Opinion: Engaging Hamas without demanding substantive changes—such as disarmament, recognition of Israel, or a renunciation of violence—risks strengthening the terror group both politically and strategically
Rami Al Dabbas | 17:57 | 03.24.26
הצהרה טראמפ בטנסי
Trump is folding on Iran as war goals still unmet and regime remains intact | Opinion
Opinion: When it comes to the Iranian regime, the very fact that it remains in power constitutes a victory; Even if Trump did not intend to retreat, from the moment he entered the negotiations track, Iran found itself exactly where it wants to be 
Ben-Dror Yemini | 03:19 | 03.24.26
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