My Word: Courting constitutional disaster - opinion
Criticism of the government’s resolution was voiced by President Isaac Herzog, embattled Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, and a slew of party leaders from the opposition.
Criticism of the government’s resolution was voiced by President Isaac Herzog, embattled Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara, and a slew of party leaders from the opposition.
Using Syria’s new government against Hezbollah could shift the balance of power in ways Israel may later regret.
As America marks 250 years, its unfinished promise of equality can offer Israel the lesson that democracies endure when citizens defend their ideals while demanding better from their country.
A sober look at this triangular relationship shows that each of its sides has weakened in recent years.
George Washington promised that this Republic would “give to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.” May we prove worthy of that promise for the next 250 years.
If New York can no longer be assumed as a Jewish political stronghold, then the question is not whether Mamdani is dangerous. The question is whether Jewish leadership is still serious.
I hope that we will take this lesson to heart and remember that Jews are commanded to observe the entire system of mitzvahs – both ritual and ethical.
It is time to confront Erdogan about his much-too-close alignment with Russia, China, and Iran; his military occupation of northern Cyprus and northern Syria; and the war he wages against Israel.
After being elected as president, Washington stated that Article VI of the Constitution nullified any such religious discrimination. Jews were equal under the Constitution.
With regard to the future, let us hope for a strong, properly motivated leadership to ensure a strong, secure tomorrow for our beloved country.
The world’s largest international multimedia news agency has already decided our election: Israelis are too right-wing, no matter who we choose.