Leiter’s blunt accuracy may be undiplomatic, but his criticism is valid - editorial
Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter's words were harsh, certainly. But his criticism of J Street and Bernie Sanders is not unwarranted.
Opinion
When anti-Zionism becomes the respectable language of antisemitism - opinion
Italy and its Jewish community suffer from the Islamist-far left unholy alliance - opinion
Israel’s most overlooked online ambassadors are already here - opinion
Turkey’s strategy for long-term dominance in the Middle East - opinion
After Assad’s fall, Turkey is quietly building a new sphere of influence across Syria.
Europe’s applause for Abbas is failing Palestinian democracy - opinion
As Abbas tightens control, Western governments are applauding a Palestinian political system that has denied elections for 20 years.
The rabbinate as an extra-territorial entity - opinion
The rabbinical courts operate according to their own internal rules, with virtually no external oversight.
Does pragmatism mean we must accept Hamas as part of Gaza’s future? - opinion
Despite talk of transition, doubts remain about Hamas’s willingness to truly relinquish control in Gaza.
Harassing Christians undermines both Israel and Jewish history - opinion
Jews who harms Christian institutions, clergy, or symbols violate not only a civic norm but also a supreme moral and religious principle. It is doubtful the authorities are doing enough to combat it.
Israel's education system is failing its kids - editorial
Only 3% of ninth-grade students who took Israel’s national science exam reached the high standard set by the Education Ministry. More than half were reportedly at a low or medium-low.
End the haredi kingmaker era or watch the state unravel - opinion
Across the political spectrum, the public will not forget how the haredi political machine conducted itself during this war.
Kurdish-US partnership under strain amid regional rivalries, accusations - opinion
Kurdish leaders warn of rising mistrust with Washington amid accusations, regional rivalries, and fears of shifting US alliances in the Middle East.
Staged at sea: Activism for the algorithm - opinion
You can care about Palestinian civilians without empowering movements that excuse extremism. You can oppose suffering without turning it into spectacle.
Netanyahu’s leaks undermined Israel’s ties with Arab leaders - opinion
Secret diplomacy is becoming harder as Netanyahu repeatedly publicizes private meetings.
