Israel cannot afford another government that leaves it isolated - opinion
Shifting Western attitudes toward Israel could lead to the recognition of a Palestinian state, unless combated by a Zionist, statesmanlike, and liberal government.
Shifting Western attitudes toward Israel could lead to the recognition of a Palestinian state, unless combated by a Zionist, statesmanlike, and liberal government.
Canadian Jews feel largely misunderstood and, indeed, unprotected from the actual hate that is visited upon them daily.
A Jew in France or New York should be able to hold any opinion about Israel, or none, without being tested on it before walking into a synagogue.
Should Netanyahu once again emerge victorious, the government he will form in its aftermath might be even worse than the outgoing government. Voters should certainly take this into account.
Why Israel must end the Oslo experiment, confront judicial overreach, and secure its future.
This systemic self-destructive behavior of Israeli governments, letting one group decide and legislate what is religiously (and therefore civically) acceptable, is the root of today's inequality.
Hamas unleashed its unprecedented wave of slaughter, rape, and kidnapping, fully knowing the inevitable Israeli response and the devastating cost to Gaza. Yet, they did it anyway. Why?
Rather than dwelling on the past, the opposition would be better served by persuading the public that Israel has a better future beyond Netanyahu’s leadership.
Three years after October 7, Netanyahu remains competitive. Racism, opposition disunity, and voter loyalty may explain why Israel’s political landscape hasn’t changed.
Israeli officials must account publicly for any failures identified in investigations into the West Bank attacks and explain how they will protect the remaining harvest.
World leaders continue to champion a two-state solution, but the rejection of Israel by influential Palestinian voices raises questions about whether lasting peace is possible.