Opinion

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

 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

 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

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.

No mercy: Israel’s tactics in confronting terror - opinion

Israel has sent an unequivocal message that its reach will extend to anyone daring to threaten it.

 DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz speaks to the media where a missile fired from Iran landed in Holon last month. Israel has swiftly shifted to an offensive posture in the fight against terror, says the writer.

Iran is more nuanced and diverse than wrong impressions of it - opinion

The Western world doesn't give Iran enough credit for being a multifaceted nation where many people hope for the downfall of its repressive regime.

 AN IRANIAN couple crosses the street in Tehran. Iran is composed of many different ethnic communities, the writer notes.

The Palestinian Authority has failed: Local autonomy is the only viable future - opinion

The Hebron Emirate initiative, led by local tribal leaders, offers a compelling departure from the Palestinian Authority model and offers several advantages.

 PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY head Mahmoud Abbas waves as he meets with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Beirut, in May. It’s not clear if the PA is capable of surviving beyond Abbas’s lifetime, says the writer.

Israeli-Syrian security arrangement: A new model of normalization? - opinion

A renewed security agreement between Israel and Syria could lead to a new kind of normalization.

 SAUDI CROWN PRINCE Mohammed bin Salman is flanked by US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, in May. A realistic analysis suggests that full normalization with Israel could harm Sharaa’s legitimacy, says the writer.

Beyond the headlines: Jewish journeys, past and present - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Former hostages, Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov announce engagement, July 9, 2025.

From Denmark to Israel: A journey of faith, war, and miracles - opinion

My deep love for God, Israel, and the Jewish people has shaped my destiny into becoming "Jerusalem Jane." I can never turn back from this calling, as I live out my "appointment in Jerusalem."

 Danish missionary, Lydia Christensen, and her husband British soldier, Derek Prince, with their eight adopted Jerusalemite girls.

War in Israel: A real-life Marvel movie that isn't over yet - opinion

From the shocking beginning that was the October 7 massacre, to the stunning aerial assault on Iran, the war in Israel developed like a real-life drama.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Morag Corridor, in the southern Gaza Strip.