Opinion

Israel, like all sovereign states, acts in self-defense. The exercise of that force has generated, in some cases, backlash against Jewish communities far beyond Israel’s borders.

A truce with Hezbollah in Lebanon is a good start, as long as additional steps are taken to reduce its grip on the region

The US Senate’s vote last week to block military aid to Israel reflects a worrying trend

To understand Israel, and perhaps the Jewish story more broadly, you need to understand how we relate to time, memory, and loss.

Trump’s strategy mixes ceasefire and economic pressure on Iran, as Israel confronts rising threats from Hezbollah on the northern border.

A major obstacle is that Israel effectively taxes those attempting to make aliyah.