2025’s ‘Persons of the Year’: Israeli mothers - opinion
Beyond the statistics, Israeli mothers’ everyday poetry and superhuman courage perpetually inspire.
Beyond the statistics, Israeli mothers’ everyday poetry and superhuman courage perpetually inspire.
The timing of Hamas’s announcement was deliberate, designed to show continuity, control, and defiance as pressure mounts on Israel.
He flew to Miami with a clear brief: not our national security. Not Iran. Not Gaza, Syria, or Hezbollah either. He is focused on one thing: the pardon.
Bearing witness is not enough. Survivors must not be forced to relive their trauma to justify their worthiness for care.
Former hostage Matan Angrest stood on the stage next to Ishay Ribo and chose the song “Tocho Ratzuf Ahava” (Its Inner Core Is Filled With Love), a song about love of God, and about God’s love for us.
Israel recognized Somaliland after decades of patience and Africa can no longer afford to look away.
Israel is the first to recognize Somaliland, but the move may deepen clan divisions, fuel extremism, and damage Israel’s regional standing.
Unchecked hatred of Jews set the stage for the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
In a region of chaos, Somaliland has built a functioning democracy, but it doesn't get the international recognition it deserves.
A Nova Festival survivor reflects on interfaith solidarity and Hanukkah
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland isn’t symbolic; it’s a strategic play reshaping power from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean whilst challenging Islamist influence.