Opinion

A close reading of Trump’s State of the Union address did not clarify the direction he intends to take, but did reveal the president’s genuine deliberation regarding the next phase.

The phenomenon of empires disintegrating along ethnic lines has been known for many generations.

Iran’s nuclear ambitions mirror prewar Europe, and the US must make the hard choice between appeasement and taking decisive action.

Zionophobia ought to be on the lips of every individual who is thrust into the Israel debate, and the term should be broadcast far and wide on social media and beyond.

I knew that hating him would do nothing but hurt us both.

The context Israel too often overlooks is the cultural gap separating it from its Western partners. Acknowledging this gap does not mean accepting every European position, but it is a necessary step.

Bennett asks us to support him once again to implement better leadership, but when he had the chance, he did nothing substantial.

With already strained Jewish unity, a recent Knesset vote sends a message that Israel is prepared to legislate one stream of Judaism’s authority over a site that carries meaning for all.

Is there still time for Jewish joy in a world of hostages and war, amid dilemmas around the war’s justness, recognition of Palestinian suffering, and the desire to see Hamas dismantled? At what cost?

There will be no real disarmament of Hamas as long as Israel occupies and controls Gaza.