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Gil MildarThe Times of Israel (Blogs) |
In the vast sea of opinions, I navigate a vast and sometimes turbulent ocean, where each voice, including mine, seeks to find its own island of truth....
The street, this open vein of the city, pulses with the urgency of those who still believe the world can be patched up with posters and shouts. It’s...
Na complexa tapeçaria da Cisjordânia, onde cada fio representa uma narrativa, uma história ou uma reivindicação, Israel tece uma nova estratégia...
Ah, welcome to the digital arena, where everyone has an opinion, especially about Israel and Hamas. It’s as if our keyboards transform into...
On a day that echoed through history, November 1st, 1755, Lisbon quaked. The destruction was not just physical; the Lisbon earthquake’s ripples...
An old Latin saying warns us: “Diabolus est non diabolus, sed veteranus.” The devil is not feared for being the devil, but for being experienced....
At times, I feel as though I’m on a stage, under a singular spotlight, performing a monologue to an audience that would rather be elsewhere. They...
Note to the reader: I don’t aim to mar the memories of our departed siblings or dilute the urgent calls to bring home our abducted kin. My intent is...
In the space between typed and deleted words, in the gap between the said and the unsaid, lies an abyss of meaning. In the awkward silence following...
Stop the world, I want to get off! Here we have the venerable United Nations General Assembly making choices like a teenager dyeing their hair blue...
We find ourselves lost in the alleys of time, at the crossroads of history. And then we are faced with questions that not even the wisest of...
In a nation where paradoxes dictate daily life, and politics burrows into the collective psyche like an eager parasite, Benjamin Netanyahu and his...
In the timeless words of Immanuel Kant, “Ingratitude is the essence of vileness.” A striking illustration of this aphorism emerges in the opulent...
In the shifting landscapes of the 21st century, Israel finds itself at an ethical tipping point, not unlike other nations. However, it’s essential...
Each morning unfolds in a predictable yet disquieting routine. After walking my dog, I delve into a collection of international newspapers to get a...
In a world that lauds interconnectivity as a symbol of progress, a recent explosion in a Gaza hospital parking lot serves as a grim reminder of our...
At the crossroads of unfolding human tragedies, the intricacies of politics and power reveal themselves in their most stark rawness. Before we even...
In the winding path of human history, the rise of regimes that sought to silence voices and suppress truths has been a haunting specter. For many, the...
In the midst of a world where echoes of a 21st-century pogrom still reverberate, we are confronted with the anguish and anger of losing innocent...
In the sinister theater of Israeli politics, we witness a macabre performance, a cynical dance unfolding under the unflinching gaze of a scoundrel who...
Democracy is often perceived as the rule of the majority. However, this simplistic interpretation can become perilous when taken at face value, devoid...
In the boundless chasm between being and non-being, solidarity serves as the bridge that binds solitary souls, transforming them into a singular,...
In the silent chambers of my heart, within the profound echoes of our shared history, I find myself ensnared by the tumultuous currents of our time....
The title of this article is a phrase from John Green’s exceptional “The Fault in Our Stars,” and it has never left my mind. The pain of loss...
In the intricate mosaic of our world and the vast tapestry of humanity, a bond exists that transcends bloodlines, borders, colors, languages, and...
The 7th of October stands as a day of infamy. Israel, our fortress of determination and spirit, was heinously blindsided. What audacity propelled...
Last night, while out walking my dog, Caju, I was deeply engrossed in the discussions of the Israel Policy pod. The insights from Israel Piekarsh and...
The rise of radicalism in contemporary Jerusalem ominously echoes the shadows of 1930s Germany. Such historical warnings underscore the dire...
The profound and poignant love story between Elisabeth Wust and Felice Schragenheim, emerging amidst the shadows of Nazi terror, serves as a vital...
In the land of Israel, where ancient promise meets enduring hope, I extend this earnest appeal for a new social covenant. Tired of violence and...
“You know as well as I do that one of the principal causes of boredom is the narrowness of our fate. Every morning we awaken the same as we were on...
Provoked by the subtle ironies and profound inquiries of my partner Abigail, I, a soul intricately woven into the multifaceted narratives of Israel...