The atrocities of October 7th not only shattered our understanding of Israel's adversaries and Islam, but also our fundamental faith in human goodness. Were we mistaken? Are humans inherently predisposed towards evil? Moreover, how does the classical Western perspective on these questions differ from the Jewish approach?
Zionism's dream of a harmonious Lebanon was shattered by its turbulent birth, fragmented society, and eventual dominance by the PLO and Hezbollah, a dramatic saga echoing along the Litani River....
Amongst Israelis, it's hard to imagine a military occupation of Southern Lebanon, although it may very well be necessary in order to counter the ongoing threat from Hezbollah and ensure the safety of Israel’s north. What did we actually learn...
For the surrounding moderate Sunni states, “Fortress Israel” is a term often invoked, describing Israel as a comparative Island of stability and economic prowess. In the wake of the Gaza war, if Israel plays its diplomatic cards right, it could...
Despite significant military successes and exceptional dedication, Israel struggles to achieve any semblance of lasting victory against its Palestinian enemies. The cause of this puzzling phenomenon is clear: Israel lacks the drive to decisively win; instead striving towards a fantasy...
Nihilism has often facilitated sociocultural radicalization. Across different times, places, and societies, there is a recurring correlation between nihilist ideologies, political extremism, and antisemitism. This toxic alliance was starkly evident in the U.S. following the October 7 massacre in Israel....
The day after the Oct. 7th massacre, significant parts of American academia appeared to either support Hamas or remain indifferent to the group's brutal actions. Before any response from Israel, pro-Hamas demonstrations had already sprung up on numerous U.S. college...
Iran’s strategy of funding, training and arming proxy forces is the fundamental cause of the current multi-front war with Israel. Countering Iran’s influence across the region, as well as its nuclear ambitions, is a strategic imperative of the highest order...
In 1953, five years after the establishment of the State of Israel, its first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, wrote what is known as the “Eighteen Point Document,” which has come to be Israel’s only official national security document. In it,...
Israel’s political quagmire might be subdued due to the ongoing war in Gaza and Lebanon. Responsible leaders and citizens should use the unrest and push for a responsible constitutional reform....
While military efforts on both fronts are far from being resolved, Israeli leadership must develop a clear and decisive plan for the inevitable status quo shifts that will become apparent in the post-war reality....
The new geopolitical landscape following the October 7th terror attacks has highlighted a crucial yet largely unrecognized alliance between Israel and India. Increased Indian interest in the Jewish state should serve as a signal for Israel to broaden its diplomatic...
Ever since the establishment of the state of Israel, the human rights narrative has been disproportionately used against it. Following the massacre of October 7th, well-funded and organized NGOs have rallied yet again, and the onslaught of disinformation and distorted...
Islamism and Wokeness, two radical belief systems that glorify the “oppressed” while allowing them free rein for brutality and evil, are colliding in a horrific attack on Western liberalism, all the while exploiting the institutions that exist solely because of...
For a sustainable victory after removing Hamas from the Gaza Strip, addressing the situation of Gaza's displaced population is essential. Dr. Yoav Sorek, with years of experience in the refugee dilemma, suggests that Israel advocate for extensive outward migration....
At home and abroad, the weak, terror-supporting Palestinian Authority is being marked as the rightful authority to replace Hamas in Gaza, and it is likely that after the war ends, Israel will deal with a new wave of pressure to...