The guard outside the synagogue - opinion
Our guard stands in the cold, gives up holidays with his family, and carries a responsibility he never chose. When tragedy comes, men like him are often the first line of defense.
Our guard stands in the cold, gives up holidays with his family, and carries a responsibility he never chose. When tragedy comes, men like him are often the first line of defense.
Political Islam, or Islamism, despite its modern aspects and appearance, has its roots in the original Islam of Medina. It was there that the Prophet Muhammad established the first Islamic state.
Otherwise known as “pay-for-slay,” the funds reward terrorists and their families with monthly stipends for murdering Israelis and Americans.
Despite what many perceive as a troubling departure from statesmanlike conduct, Netanyahu’s political standing has remained relatively stable.
It is not enough for Israeli officials to say that Trump understands Israel’s position. This is not a great deal. It is a dangerous one.
Current officials have wink-and-nodded their way through years of rising anti-Jewish hatred, offering just enough condemnation to seem responsible while doing just enough nothing to stay comfortable.
To demand only peace when killers are at your doorstep is as foolish as standing on an electrified stage in the middle of a lightning storm.
As long as the parallel structures of the IRGC dictate Iran’s wealth, institutional moderation is an impossibility.
Public backlash over proposed legislation reflects a broader struggle over how Israel defines service, sacrifice and equality.
If we are to have a serious discussion about our future, we must stop hiding behind hollow slogans. It’s time to start an honest, collective conversation – even if we don’t all agree on the final con
“Should I have just stood there and allowed the settler sheep and donkeys to steal fodder?” I asked. The expression on her face said yes.