Focusing on Trump’s ‘Loyalty’ Comment Misses the Larger Issue
From the perspective of Jewish national interests, Ilhan Omar might be a better ally than Donald Trump.
MKs Condemn Anti-BDS Bill’s Endorsement of Partition
Instead of trying to convince American leaders to let Israel keep the West Bank, Jews who care to protect our homeland should join the fight for full Israeli independence from the United States.
Netanyahu Handles Trump All Wrong
Netanyahu’s attempts to outmaneuver Trump are based on a false premise that accepts Israeli subservience to Washington.
Anti-BDS Legislation Misses the Point
A more effective means of combatting BDS would be to initiate alternative boycotts targeting American companies that profit from our conflict.
Stop Shaming Activists into Hiding their Jewishness
Jews fighting for Palestinians can’t not make their struggles about themselves because to do so would be dishonest – especially in-so-far as Palestinian and Jewish liberation have become so intertwined.
Remembering ‘Michael’
Prime Minister Yitzḥak Shamir exemplified an inner strength and sense of responsibility to Jewish history sorely lacking from Israeli politics today.
Likud Seeking to Scuttle New Elections
Forming a government with Blue & White instead of going to elections would make it easier for the Likud to accept Trump’s new secret plan for the region.
A True Friend Would Offer Israel Independence
If Trump is as good a friend as he likes to profess, facilitating a smooth transition towards complete Israeli independence before he leaves office would be the best way to substantively show it.
Can Smotrich Transcend Narrow Jewish Nationalism?
Those interested in making the state more expressive of Jewish values should focus on the aspects of Torah that can meet the people’s real material needs and express the universal vision of our prophets better than current Israeli policies.
Jerusalem Requires Unity
Jerusalem can’t be liberated by fragmented militias. Only a unified people’s army can succeed at conquering Jerusalem for the Jewish people.
Restoring Yom HaZikaron
A shared memorial day for Israelis and Palestinians could help us recognize that we are actually both victims of a conflict that benefits outsiders. But that memorial day shouldn’t be Yom HaZikaron.
Caesarea Once Again
Netanyahu’s overeager message of gratitude to Trump communicates that it was not Israel’s 1981 annexation but rather a foreign leader’s recognition that actually makes the Golan part of our state.