A historic budget shift has been made, but without structural reform that includes domestic considerations and not just the international priorities, Israel’s narrative war will remain fragmented.
Independence is not isolation. It is the only way to ensure that “Never Again” remains a promise Israel can keep by itself.
As Israel celebrates 78 years, the question remains: What kind of Jewish state are we becoming? A reflection on Zionism, identity, and unity on this Independence Day.
While in Israel there is discussion about “darkening Tehran,” Tehran is effectively using the UN to darken the world.
The key lesson for the Israeli public from the Hungarian elections may be that polls should be treated with considerable caution.
If there are any winners during the war with Iran, one may be Vladimir Putin, the man Trump has frequently called his “good friend.”
With Israel as a model of resilience, diaspora Jewry must rethink its approach to security, identity, and collective responsibility.
The Iranian security establishment, aware of who currently drives narratives on social media – from TikTok to Instagram – has made a sharp pivot.
The Jew as victim is acceptable. The Jew as memory is acceptable. But the Jew who acts, who fights, and who refuses to wait for permission becomes a problem.
Even a modest security arrangement could create a platform for more substantive diplomacy over time.
Khan’s detention has coincided with broader crackdowns on his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
