A bitter reflection on Independence Day as Israel celebrates its 78th anniversary - opinion
If one cares about Israel’s existence as a liberal democratic state, a change must take place in the approaching general election.
If one cares about Israel’s existence as a liberal democratic state, a change must take place in the approaching general election.
Yoni loved deeply and unconditionally. His relationship with his family was complicated; there were fractures, distances, and things left unresolved. But his family was always his priority.
The poisoned chalice is not forced; it is chosen when there is no other option left.
Peace with Israel hinges on whether Lebanon can reclaim sovereignty from Hezbollah’s parallel structures.
We are all Jews living in the same small, besieged country. We all lost friends and family on October 7. We all want our children to grow up safely.
Israel’s future hangs in the balance as inequality, emigration, and identity debates intensify.
“Investing in employment, in education, in infrastructure in Arab society is not a left or right, conservative or liberal issue.”
Ankara’s anti-Israel campaign under Erdogan signals a deeper strategic confrontation and rising Middle East tensions.
This Remembrance Day is not only about honoring those who have fallen, but also about ensuring next year does not look like the last.
The US-Israel campaign against Iran has made progress, but key threats like Iran’s nuclear and missile programs still remain unresolved and require urgent attention.
Independence Day becomes a stage for Israel’s unresolved conflict between individual freedom and collective belonging.