Opinion | When Your Enemy Is a Friend to Democracy
We need to learn to take our heroes where we find them.
Opinion | The Strength of the Heartbroken
A visit with kibbutzniks from the Gaza border restores faith in Jewish continuity.
Opinion | A Second Act for Trump and Israel
In his first term, Donald Trump achieved in the Middle East something that few presidents before him could match: the Abraham Accords.
Opinion | Are the Abraham Accords Coming Back to Life?
Over the past year, Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has fundamentally upended the Jewish state’s regional relationships—and brought down the curtain, at least temporarily, on Jerusalem’s previously vibrant ties to the countries of the Abraham Accords.
In One Israeli Cab, the Whole Catastrophe
“This taxi represented most of the country. Which is, of course, the problem.”
Opinion | Netanyahu vs. the “Deep State”
Netanyahu’s praise for Feldstein show that he will reward loyalty to him, even at the expense of loyalty to the rule of law.
Opinion | The Tyranny of Unity
“For young Americans generally, dogma does not sell.”
Opinion | ‘Godly Laws’ for Transgender Kids
“Regrettably, this court is more inclined to their view than to a jurisprudence protecting everyone’s freedom.”
Moment Debate | Can Jews Ever Flourish Under Authoritarians?
“Before emancipation, Jews did best when there was a powerful ruler and a “court Jew,” often a physician or financier, whispering in his ear.”
Opinion | How Long Does a War Take?
“It’ll be over by Christmas” is an old saying from the first months of World War I.
Opinion | I’m Done With Concessions
When Israel left Gaza to the Palestinians, they promptly elected Hamas. This ultimate betrayal came home to roost on October 7.
Opinion | How We in Israel See Your Election
Let us begin with two facts: Israel has the highest proportion of Donald Trump supporters of any country outside of the United States; and most Israelis are far more interested in their country’s affairs than in the U.S. presidential election.