The Jerusalem Post calls on Israeli leaders to speak clearly to the region, in plain language that respects Arab nations even when their governments play both sides.
The ghosts of the old Middle East are departing, one funeral at a time.
Mamdani slams Israel and the US but ignores the brutal oppression of Iranian citizens by the Iranian regime.
In modern war, information overload fuels panic, and stability and steadiness may be as critical as any weapon system.
Israel’s aim is that Iran’s current regime should be defeated, requiring a popular uprising to take down the Iranian government.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is a theocratic torture state. The IRGC is responsible for murder, mass rape, enforced disappearances, and the execution of children.
Europe pressures Israel on peace, yet consistently defends its security when existential threats emerge, showing solidarity across decades.
Like Sadat in 1977, Gulf rulers may conclude that diplomacy serves their national interests.
Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.
In both the Purim narratives, we are given the ability to forge our own fate, to take matters into our own hands, and to carry our nation further towards redemption.
Living in Israel during these past years of war has made the message of Purim painfully real.
