As Israel’s opposition jostles over leadership, its bid to replace Netanyahu weakens - opinion
The change bloc is losing momentum as its leaders remain divided over strategy. A simple pre-election agreement could resolve the deadlock.
Opinion
Northern Israel’s children need protected classrooms, not more promises - opinion
Sukkot 2026: The empty chair is gone, but the threat of Hamas and Iran remains - opinion
Sukkot 2026: Faith and prayer can protect us, but Israel still needs a strong IDF - opinion
Why Israel must distinguish Iran’s Kurds from separatist movements - opinion
Israel risks losing the trust of patriotic Iranian Kurds by conflating them with separatist movements.
Israel’s October 7 lesson: How a state can survive in a volatile Middle East - opinion
The Middle East offers no permanent security guarantees. States must prepare not only to deter war, but to survive it and keep functioning when defenses fail.
Sukkot and the United Nations: Two competing visions of Israel’s history - opinion
Political fashions at the UN change from generation to generation, but the historical truth of the Jewish people in their land is as firm as a rock.
Israel and the West must stop trying to reform the UN and build something new instead - opinion
The UN has become like the failed collectivist experiments of the 20th century – the huge old Soviet state enterprises and gargantuan Chinese communist industries
Boker tov, Eliyahu: Israel is finally waking up to its global image crisis - opinion
The Hebrew phrase used for someone taking too long to realize the obvious is “Boker tov, Eliyahu” - now, at least, Israelis have finally woken up.
In Memoriam: Mourning the death of Sunkist Fruit Gems - opinion
For years, Sunkist Fruit Gems have been the candy thrown at b’nai mitzvah celebrations across American synagogues. Now that the candy is discontinued, communities are searching for replacements.
I’m Jewish at a Christian high school, it’s taught me a lot about who I am - opinion
Ben Kleiman describes life at a Christian high school, from mandatory chapel to interfaith conversations, and how the experience shaped her relationship with Judaism.
JD Vance’s ‘40 years’ claim ignores the history of US-Israel tensions - opinion
Vance’s “40 years” claim suggests past presidents never challenged Israel. The historical record says otherwise.
Trump, Netanyahu’s refusal to accept responsibility threatens democracy - opinion
With elections approaching, Trump and Netanyahu’s rejection of accountability puts democratic checks and balances under scrutiny.
Gantz: Post-Oct. 7, Israel’s future depends on a broad, moderate, Zionist government - opinion
Ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election, Benny Gantz warns of national challenges, including internal division and weakened global ties, arguing Israel needs a broad moderate Zionist government.
