The Deeper Meaning of Israel’s Latest Election Cycle
byThis week’s election results need to be understood within the context of Israel’s broader national development, as well as a major shift from one dominant ideological paradigm to another.
Analysis
My Election Predictions
byMany parties in Israel have switched up their campaign strategies ahead of next week’s election.
The Hysteria Over Ben-Gvir
byThe alarmism of Israeli & Diaspora Jewish leaders against Itamar Ben-Gvir has less to do with his positions on Palestinians & more to do with the dramatic socio-political shift he represents.
Lapid Cabinet Blocks Knesset Vote on Martine Gas Deal
byBiden called Lapid to thank him for pushing the deal forward & emphasized that it had long been an important part of Washington’s regional agenda.
New Book Reveals Trump Sought to ‘Give’ West Bank to Jordan
byFrom the perspective of Washington’s interests, taking land from Israel has always been a higher priority than addressing the needs of Palestinians.
Sarit Hadad Speaks for the Israeli Public
byIsrael’s political future lies in reconnecting to our people’s ancient folkways. Popular public figures like Sarit Hadad circumvent our westernized media establishment & give voice to the Israeli people.
Benny Gantz’s Campaign of Violence
byGantz has already shown his electoral base that he’s capable of fighting Palestinians. Now he has to prove that he can hurt those troublesome West Bank Jews threatening Israel’s identity as a Western outpost.
A Glimpse into Israel’s Future
byA recent poll targeting younger voters reveals that the sectors of society more rooted in Israel’s Torah are growing stronger while those who frequently incite against those sectors are becoming weaker.
Kushner Memoir Reveals that Netanyahu Successfully Resisted Trump
byFor all his many faults, Binyamin Netanyahu should be appreciated for having successfully defended Israel from Donald Trump’s two-state agenda.
Modesty & Misogyny in the Israeli Press
byThe media’s rush to condemn Yuval Dayan is especially troubling in light of the many allegations against Biden for inappropriately touching women.
Teachers Union Returns to Negotiations
byIsraeli teachers have been showing impressive restraint & concern for the children they teach despite their demands not being taken seriously.
The Plutocracy Coalition Must Fall
byContrary to what the Bennett-Lapid government & its supporters claim, it doesn’t unify opposing sectors of Israeli society but merely brings together various flavors of the same ideological camp.