Demanding full equality and opposing military occupation should not place anyone outside legitimate political life. Arab citizens have the same right as Jewish citizens to elect representatives.
The soldiers and reservists bear the greatest burden. But their parents, spouses, and children carry a heavy weight of their own.
It is an interesting coincidence that the screening of 'NAZA' in Venice took place in the same year as the 40th anniversary of Mordechai Vanunu's revelation that Israel had a nuclear plant.
When Israelis enter the voting booth, they will have plenty to consider: security, the economy, religion and state, the judicial system, the conduct of the war, and the failures of October 7.
Might Netanyahu not have found room for another prop besides a bee that could begin rebranding Israel not only as a formidable war machine, but also as a country dedicated to peace?
The UN struggles to unite on global crises, yet repeatedly finds common ground when it comes to condemning Israel.
Mehdi Hasan criticizes Ed Sheeran over Gaza, yet his own record raises questions about the consistency of his moral standards.
Ed Sheeran’s carefully worded statement on Israel and Gaza avoids addressing Hamas and its role in the October 7 massacre.
Israel cannot demand trust in IDF investigations while making commanders fear the consequences of enforcing military law.
Ben-Gvir’s gallows, in so many ways, does not represent life. It is also antithetical to Judaism and Zionism.
The change bloc is losing momentum as its leaders remain divided over strategy. A simple pre-election agreement could resolve the deadlock.
