Independence Day

‘Hatikvah’: Hope and faith – why olim come to Israel - opinion

As I listened to “Hatikvah” over and over again, I reminded myself of why I had come to this country in the first place as a still-young entering unknown, uncharted territory.

Israel Police arrest 4 men for gang-raping woman in her apartment

The men, Moldovan citizens, noticed the woman was inebriated and led her to an apartment in the city and gang-raped her for several hours, according to the victim.

AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002

The US still supports Israel - opinion

We are bombarded with pleas to fight on Israel’s behalf and convince others of Israel’s value to the US and to the world. But this message is to make crisis motivation.

Israel needs a reality check on its domestic crisis debate - comment

The escalation from tense to apocalyptic discourse could have been avoided with a more responsible presentation of the facts and the publication of reality checks.

The Independence Day ceremony didn't reflect my Israel - opinion

The Remembrance and Independence days didn't go by without hitches but on the whole, most of us were able to give a sigh of relief when they were over.

75 years old is a dangerous age for Israel - opinion

Israel has entered its greatest crisis after three generations. This happened to the USSR, Turkey, India and China – what happened to them, and can Israel survive?

By SHALOM SALOMON WALD
01/05/2023

'If you will it, is no dream!': What would Herzl think of Israel today? - opinion

On its 75th birthday, would Herzl be proud or disappointed at how Israel developed, perhaps both?

30/04/2023

A South African artist’s perspective on Israel’s prime ministers

The exhibition “Prime Ministers in Perspective” extends from April 24 to May 7 in Jerusalem. 

By MORDECHAI BECK
29/04/2023

To reach Israel’s 100th anniversary, we need unity - opinion

If we wish for our soldiers to march together on Mount Herzl in 2048 when we are due to celebrate 100 years, we must define a common identity.

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