Opinion

As Israel grieves, Netanyahu puts coalition deals ahead of national sacrifice - editorial

The IDF does not belong to one segment of society. The physical defense of the state cannot rest on the shoulders of some while others stand apart and watch.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen in the plenum of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 14, 2025

When rape is a weapon of war, the world cannot stay silent - opinion

 A POWERFUL new report compiled by The Dinah Project – ‘A Quest for Justice: October 7 and Beyond’ – offers some of the clearest, most undeniable evidence yet that Hamas systematically used sexual violence as a weapon of war.

Europe veers Right to a growing acceptance, appreciation of Israel and Trump - opinion

 FORMER AUSTRIAN vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache: At a recent conference held in Vienna under his auspices, several speakers expressed alarm that the European social order was transforming into ‘Islamist authoritarianism.’

Israel needs real platforms from our leaders - opinion

 VOTES ARE counted in the Knesset after the March 2020 election. It is time for the public to start thinking about what we need from those who want to govern in a post-October 7 Israel, says the writer.

Staying alert: A new strategic phase in the Israel-Iran confrontation - opinion

Israel and Iran stand on the threshold of a new phase in their strategic confrontation, and Israel must act with heightened intelligence alertness.

 REGARDING THE potential renewal of nuclear talks with the US, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian faces criticism internally from conservative and radical-conservative factions, says the writer.

The mental health crisis is just starting after 21 months of war - opinion

For months, millions of Israelis have lived in survival mode, and the psychological toll can last for years.

 People take shelter in an underground parking lot in Tel Aviv, during ongoing missile attacks from Iran, June 24, 2025.

Anti-Zionism is not all theoretical - they are violent by nature - opinion

Anti-Zionism is a theory seeking destructive action and can potentially submerge more than just the Jews.

 People hold placards and flags during a demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, ahead of the October 7 attack anniversary, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Dublin, Ireland October 5, 2024.

Commemorating Herzl’s vision: Reflections on his legacy and values - opinion

Theodor Herzl’s vision and values, as expressed in his writing, imagine a different Israel than we have today.

 ACTIVISTS HOLD copies of the Declaration of Independence in the Knesset gallery to protest against the Nation-State Law in 2018. Herzl’s values compel us to scrutinize the law, which undermines the equality of non-Jewish citizens, the writers maintain.

Zio-tourism: Pro-Israel tourists, arise and embrace the Jewish state - opinion

The country needs Israel-oriented tourism, with tourists supporting the Jewish state.

 AMERICAN JEWS should remember: Two flashy family trips to Disney World or the Caribbean cost the same as a pilgrimage of a lifetime to Israel, states the writer.

Rabbis and Netanyahu’s draft‑exemption monster rips at Israel’s coalition - comment

After years of delay tactics and political bartering, the ultra‑Orthodox draft crisis has burst its cage, threatening to topple the government amid war.

 View of a United Torah Judaism party meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 9, 2025.

Syria must demonstrate capacity to govern effectively if seeking peace with Israel - editorial

The sectarian violence in Suwayda is precisely the kind of chaos that makes Israel deeply wary of normalization.

IDF operates in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024.

Education alone won’t stop antisemitism - opinion

Psychology must be part of the solution to stop antisemitism, alongside education, because antisemitism spreads through the psychological impact of misinformation.

 THIS IS not only about what we teach but also how we teach it, says the writer.

Azerbaijan, Russia, and Iran: Redrawing strategic boundaries - opinion

Azerbaijan is helping to rewrite the geopolitical script of the South Caucasus through its evolving foreign policy.

 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting at the Kremlin last month. Azerbaijan has been redefining its traditional relationships with Russia and Iran, says the writer.

How Israel's culture of unity inspires an American teen to act - opinion

To build a stronger, more connected society, we need everyday presence, unity, and a willingness to help one another.

 THE WRITER stands at the entrance of Darca Netivot.