Opinion

Frustration with our leadership must not lead to our annihilation - editorial

The anger, hurt, disappointment, and frustration in our country are more than valid, but we cannot afford to call for institutional annihilation.

Poster of hostage Yonatan Mordechai Samerano during demonstrations for the hostages still held in Gaza.

Summer camp ‘shlichim’ bring Israel to North America - opinion

 FROM THE earliest stages of this season at The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Summer Shlichut Program, it was clear that significant challenges awaited us, says the writer.

Mamdani victory risks making antisemitism mainstream - opinion

Zohran Mamdani speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2025.

A dangerous new chapter: The threat of North American domestic terror - opinion

 POLICE ARE at the scene in Boulder, Colorado, where Molotov cocktails were hurled at a peaceful vigil for Israeli hostages, last month. This week came word that an 82-year-old woman had died from her wounds.

From Glastonbury to Nova: Free the dance floor of hate - opinion

What were once spaces for joy and connection are being hijacked by calls for violence and slogans designed not to support anyone, but to turn people against each other.

 BOBBY VYLAN spews venom at the Glastonbury music festival last week. There were on-stage chants of ‘Death, death to the IDF’ and ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine must be, will be, Inshallah, it will be free.’

An Iron Dome of values: Israel's future lies in Herzl's vision - opinion

The founding principles envisioned by Herzl – mutual responsibility, concern for all, and prosperity without exploitation – are exactly what Israel needs now.

 THEODOR HERZL.

Nesher leads the future: AI as an educational and national tool - opinion

The benefits of this new approach to education extend far beyond the classroom. We’re talking about a deep shift in how learning is conceived.

 THE WRITER speaks with schoolchildren as COVID restrictions were lifted. ‘Today, they are students; tomorrow, they will lead the systems that transform the way we live.’

Poor habits cause death more than disease - opinion

American Heart Association found that 40% to 63% of cases of sudden cardiac arrest are preventable just by eliminating eight risk factors. It all comes down to our behaviors.

 Smoking a cigarette (illustrative)

Can Syria’s new leadership be trusted? A closer look at President al-Sharaa – opinion

An Abraham Accords-style breakthrough will only be possible between Syria and Israel if one person—President Trump—brings Netanyahu and al-Sharaa together to seal the deal.

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria, March 10, 2025

Time for a new international award - opinion

As global challenges mount and trust in traditional institutions erodes, calls rise for a new kind of international recognition—one that rewards bold, history-shaping efforts to secure peace.

 Nobel Prize medals replicas are displayed inside the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo, Norway September 19, 2022.

To the people of Iran: We in Israel hear you and are with you - opinion

Maybe our deeds for Israel, will contribute not just to a better future for the Jewish people, but to a new and brighter future for the people of Persia as well.

 Flags are displayed as supporters of Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside the Iranian embassy during a protest in London, Britain, June 22, 2025.

Crown Prince Pahlavi’s warning comes true as regime strongholds burn - opinion

This moment obliges us to deepen our engagement with the Iranian opposition, support exiles and present Israel as a beacon of freedom, gender equality and human rights.

Will he return? An AI generated image of Reza Pahlavi, the Crown Prince of Iran and wife Yasmine

Eisenkot's exit: Reflective of Israel's antiquated politics that need to change - editorial

While that setup may serve the party leader well, it weakens and dilutes democracy by reducing transparency, participation, competition, and accountability.

 MK Gadi Eisenkot holds a press conference after announcing his resignation in Tel Aviv, July 1, 2025.

Grapevine July 1, 2025: Between Bibi and Buzaglo

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 FROM LEFT: Gilad Almog, Nir Edri and Yair Malcha, owners of Biga, toast their new format.