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Despite It All, Israel Should Celebrate the Holiday of Freedom

At the upcoming Passover seder, a confused, worried and disappointed nation will sit around holiday tables, confounded by the sense of dread that they...

21.04.2024 30

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The U.S.' Ignorance Will Save Hamas

When U.S. President Joe Biden wagged his finger and repeatedly warned "Don't," we thought he was talking to Iran, Hezbollah and perhaps also Russia.

12.03.2024 10

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Israel's Defense Minister Gallant Has Trapped Gantz and Rebelled Against Netanyahu

Nobody suspects that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant doesn't see defense as his top priority. But Gallant also knows very well that there's no chance of...

05.03.2024 30

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Israel's Supreme Goal Must Be Victory in All Arenas

From every side, and in particular from the army (according to the well-connected military analysts), the pressure on the government is growing:...

30.01.2024 20

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Israel's New Focus on the Hostages Being Held by Hamas in Gaza Is a Return to Now-ism

The broad national consensus about Israel's war aims – victory over Hamas and the elimination of its military and governing powers (and by doing so,...

22.01.2024 20

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Netanyahu Is to Blame for October 7 but a Preemptive War Would Have Been a Mistake

After roughly three months of fighting, Israelis remain worried. Very worried. The war in the Gaza Strip is long and fatiguing, exacting a price...

18.01.2024 10

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Israel Must Open Its Heart to His Cry

The continuing schism, even amid the storm of war, is keeping Rabbi Daniel Shilo awake at night. He is beside himself.

01.01.2024 20

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Let the Israeli Army Win the Hamas War Decisively

It is nearly certain that even if Hamas' military might is eliminated, this will not be "the last war." We are incapable of eradicating murderous...

25.12.2023 30

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No Nation Would Retreat When Digging in for Its Life

Many people hope that this time, after the collective trauma, “my country won’t look the same,” as the old Hebrew song goes. Maybe. The...

30.10.2023 10

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Israel Has 50 Years of National Masochism Since the Yom Kippur War

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese air force launched a surprise attack on the Pearl Harbor base in Hawaii. Twelve warships were sunk, 188 planes were...

24.09.2023 30

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Benny Gantz Is the Tragic Hero of Israeli Politics

Even though he was the Israel Defense Forces chief of staff, Benny Gantz is not perceived by the public as a great strategist or as a former brave...

13.09.2023 30

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