Opinion


Middle Israel: The Fourth of July and the fading American dream - opinion

AS THE USA prepares to bask in its 250th birthday’s fireworks, the American dream faces an unprecedented pincer attack from both the Right and the Left, the writer argues. Here, a soccer fan holds a flag celebrating the 250th anniversary before a FIFA World Cup game last week in California.

Editor's Notes: Countries didn't ban athletes from flying to Israel, they let the paperwork do it

Israeli participants at the 2026 Maccabiah games, Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Over 1,000 days after: Israel cannot afford to forget lessons from October 7 - editorial

 MARKING THE first month: Memorial candles spell out the Oct. 7 date in front of hostage posters, at the Knesset, Nov. 7, 2023.