More of the Same in the IDF Command
byIsraelis must demand a more responsible IDF General Staff that is committed to developing Israel’s independent military capabilities & learning from the fatal mistakes of its predecessors.
Analysis
‘Horseshoe Theory’ Misses the Point
byTo confront the resurgence of Jew hatred effectively, we must reject both the erroneous symmetry of the horseshoe & the false safety of the political center.
Should the Hebron Emirates Plan Replace the Oslo Accords?
byThe desire by powerful Hebronite clans for a local emirates model to replace the failed ‘two-state solution’ paradigm could be a game changer. But is Israeli society psychologically ready for such a plan?
We Need to Talk About the ‘Hilltop Youth’
byThese ‘extremist’ teenagers shouldn’t be attacked or defamed but rather moved into a role that could help them better serve the national interest.
The Lessons of a Bittersweet Victory
byPursuing regime change in Tehran in coordination with the US would have deepened Israel’s mistaken identification with the West & further distanced us from integrating more organically into the region.
The Price of Trump Joining our War
byIn 12 days, Israel went from pummeling our enemies & dominating the region to allowing Washington to show our neighbors how easily we can be tamed.
No Need for ‘Hasbara’
byEveryone understands why Israel attacked Iran. For years, the world has been waiting to see if & when we’d pull the trigger. We don’t need to explain it.
The Prime Minister’s Contradictions
byWhile Netanyahu’s actions seek to increase Israel’s independence from the US as he empowers non-Western forces in Israeli society, his rhetoric often portrays Israel as a frontline outpost for the West.
Washington’s Anti-Israel Axis
byIsrael’s transformation during this war from extreme vulnerability to a potential regional hegemon poses a direct challenge to US power.
Jerusalem Should Prepare for Major Trump Betrayals
byWhile his rhetoric may sound supportive of Israel, Trump’s actions have been telling a different story.
Intra-Coalition Sparring Invokes/Mirrors Ancient Divides
byAccording to the Ḥaredi view, the Zealots were the bad Jews; the extremist fringe who caused Israel’s destruction. But that’s not the only way to see it.
The Need to Step Back from the Ledge
byThe crisis surrounding Ronen Bar highlights a deep conflict over the meaning of Israeli democracy.