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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

The enigma of Trump: A presidency of unpredictability

Opinion: According to prevailing local narrative, Trump is a peace-seeking statesman who despises war, excels in 'give-and-take' deals, and is fully committed to securing his place in history—at the very least—as the architect of Israel-Saudi normalization

Sever Plocker | 02.03.25

תיעוד של כוחות חטיבת כפיר במבצע בשכונת הקצינים בצפון רצועת עזה בה התבצרו מפקדי ארגון הטרור חמאס

Make no mistake, Hamas was defeated in the war

Opinion: The standard measure of defeat and victory can be determined by looking at Hamas' situation before October 7, 2023, compared to today

Sever Plocker | 01.17.25

Trump win proves Americans don't care about Israel's war

Opinion: US voters barely give Israel a thought when voting for president; Jewish and Muslim votes remain the same and only about 1% cited the war among their considerations when voting

Sever Plocker | 11.12.24

דונלד טראמפ זכה בבחירות לנשיאות ארה"ב 2024

How would Trump's victory affect US economy and aid to Israel?

Analysis: Trump vows economic steps that could spark global trade war, though predictions remain uncertain; while Netanyahu has congratulated him, Israel's future support largely hinges on Trump’s commitment to maintaining aid in wartime

Sever Plocker | 11.07.24

מסעוד פזשכיאן נשיא איראן טקס השבעה ב פרלמנט האיראני

Will Iran shift gears to put economy ahead of war?

Opinion: New president bucks head with IRGC demanding revenge after Haniyeh assassination despite failure of April strike on Israel that led to the formation of an Israeli-American-Arab coalition

Sever Plocker | 08.19.24

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