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הפעם זה נגמר בשלום. הפגיעה בבתי הזיקוק בחיפה

War clouds Israel’s rosy economic forecast as experts warn of deeper risks

Two and a half years of war have fueled a global energy and supply crisis, exposing Israel’s fragile energy security after the Haifa refinery strike — even as experts say there are still reasons for optimism

Sever Plocker | 04.05.26

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 | 04.03.26

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 | 03.26.26

Chamberlains of 2026: Western liberal hypocrisy on Iran and Trump

Opinion: Hatred of Trump is distorting the moral, strategic and historical judgment of respected commentators opposing his war with Iran, with the fiercest and most infuriating criticism coming from prominent Jewish voices

Sever Plocker | 03.01.26

‘We didn’t get a blank check, every shell has a price’: IDF finance chief puts war cost at $60 billion

In a farewell interview, the IDF’s top financial official details the unprecedented cost of the war, reserve duty expenses, the economic case for drafting ultra-Orthodox men, US security aid and preparations for the Iran threat

Sever Plocker | 01.21.26

יצאנו לדיזנגוף סנטר בבחירות המוניציפאליות

Bank of Israel’s dream forecast hinges on two conditions

Analysis: Bank of Israel’s decision to cut interest rates by another 0.25% rests on especially optimistic forecasts for Israel’s economy in 2026 and 2027, with a renewed war or an irresponsible budget the main risks to the outlook

Sever Plocker | 01.06.26

Energy minister: ‘We are examining the construction of a nuclear power plant in Israel’

Energy Minister Eli Cohen discusses exploring nuclear power, pushing renewable energy, breaking Israel Electric Corporation’s monopoly, advancing the Egypt gas deal, relocating Haifa’s refinery, and conditioning support for the draft law on integrating Haredim into the workforce

Sever Plocker | 12.11.25

נתניהו: "שומע את הדיווחים, חמאס בלחץ אטומי"

The hostage protests have become a referendum on Netanyahu

Opinion: Hundreds of thousands of Israelis take to the streets in rejection of Netanyahu, as protesters accuse him of prolonging the Gaza war to protect his political survival at the expense of Israel’s national interest

Sever Plocker | 08.19.25

Nobel-winning economists urge Netanyahu to halt Gaza’s growing hunger

Dozens of US and European economists, including 10 Nobel laureates, call on Netanyahu to ease Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, warning ongoing shortages could prompt sanctions, credit downgrades, and a mass exodus of scientists and tech experts

Sever Plocker | 08.15.25

Behind Tehran’s threats lies an economy on the brink

Years of sanctions, mismanagement and corruption have left Iran’s economy brittle and deeply unprepared for a prolonged conflict; With shrinking growth, crumbling infrastructure and mass brain drain, the regime may have nuclear ambitions — but no economic foundation to support them

Sever Plocker | 06.18.25

Karol Nawrocki after winning Poland's presidential race

Nawrocki’s victory: turning point or tipping point for Poland’s democracy?

Opinion: Poland has delivered its political verdict, electing a president from the camp of extreme nationalist and messianic populism by a narrow yet decisive margin; liberals around the world would do well to heed the lesson

Sever Plocker | 06.02.25

'Right now, here and now, uncertainty about our future is taking root'

Former Bank of Israel chief and top global economist Jacob Frenkel calls Trump’s tariff plan a historic blunder and labels his behavior 'erratic'; ahead of Passover, he warns Israelis: 'When a society fails to deal with internal rot, it falls apart from within'

Sever Plocker | 04.11.25

Wiz deal: A milestone for Israeli tech — or a missed opportunity in the making?

Opinion: Alphabet’s $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm boosts Israel’s startup ecosystem—but will the tax windfall drive innovation or politics?

Sever Plocker | 03.20.25

Winning the narrative: What Israel must do to fight misinformation and hate

Opinion: Little can sway far-left Marxists who equate Israel with Nazis and Gaza with Auschwitz but with the right actions—including showing compassion for all victims—the West can still be persuaded of the truth

Sever Plocker | 02.21.25

All Trump has to do is offer Palestinians US visas

Opinion: To prove his intentions and shift the discourse away from 'transfer' and 'displacement,' Trump only needs to grant half a million US immigration visas to Gazans

Sever Plocker | 02.11.25