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Amir Ben-David

Amir Ben-David

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

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The New York Times missed the mark on Israel and Eurovision

The New York Times missed the mark on Israel and Eurovision

Claims that Israel manipulates Eurovision voting ignore the obvious reality: In a politicized contest, a concentrated bloc of supporters outweighs a...

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The Times of Israel

Amir Ben-David

How my modest love song was sucked into a chilling machine of political propaganda

The Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony demonstrated how politicians erase the truth using fake sentimentality and turn a national event into a...

23.04.2026 60

The Times of Israel

Amir Ben-David

The eve of a return to war

With all living hostages in the first phase of the deal now home, and widespread national revulsion at Hamas, conditions are ripe from Netanyahu’s...

23.02.2025 50

The Times of Israel

Amir Ben-David

Welcome to the era of the buffer zone

Whereas, in the past, Israel has semi-occupied adjacent territory, now it’s creating sterilized strips that potentially redefine its borders

18.02.2025 20

The Times of Israel

Amir Ben-David

43 million seconds in hell

500 days in captivity. 500 days under inhumane conditions. 500 days of suffering beyond description

17.02.2025 50

The Times of Israel

Amir Ben-David