Opinion
נתניהו, ארדואן, ואבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני
What’s behind the unprecedented tension between Israel and Turkey?
Commentary: Jerusalem's latest moves in Syria - increased air attacks, expanding buffer zone, cultivating relations with Druze and Kurds - reflect a lack of clear policy and objectives, with political, military leadership 'firing in all directions'
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 23:31 | 04.13.25
Romanian far right AUR leader George Simion
Back to the roots: The revival of Romanian antisemitism
Opinion: Israel’s ambassador to Romania met with the head of far-right AUR, sparking backlash over the party’s antisemitic record; despite public overtures, AUR leaders continue to glorify fascists and deny the Holocaust, fueling concern over rising extremism
Andrei Muraru, Radu Ioanid | 14:09 | 04.12.25
טקס חילוף מפקד פיקוד דרום
IDF chief Zamir finds himself between multi-front war and internal rift
Opinion: Barely a month into the job, the military chief must navigate the ongoing war in Gaza, potential flareups in the West Bank, Turkish moves in Syria—and now, growing calls from reservists to end the fighting
Yossi Yehoshua | 11:37 | 04.11.25
איראן טהרן כיכר פלסטין שורפים דגלים הפגנה למען עזה
The cost of hostage diplomacy: Why the world must unite against terrorist blackmail
Opinion: Hostage diplomacy has become a jihadist business model, exploiting lives for profit and power; an international task force is required to dismantle networks like Iran’s regime and Hamas and halt Western complicity
Gazelle Sharmahd, Emily Schrader | 23:01 | 04.10.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול
Israel has good reason to worry about a renewed Iran nuclear deal
Opinion: Washington-Tehran nuclear talks risk legitimizing Iran's ambitions unless demands for full disarmament replace temporary freezes
Michael Oren | 20:41 | 04.10.25
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What does the public really know about the fighting in Gaza?
Opinion: 7 months after the IDF announced it had 'defeated Hamas' Rafah Brigade,' the army admits the terrorist group is still active there; and now it turns out that Hamas is using about 75% of the tunnels; Every gap between words and reality erodes public trust in the IDF 
Yossi Yehoshua | 09:36 | 04.10.25
תיעוד מפעילות כוחות אוגדה 36 במסדרון מורג ברצועת עזה
A Nation without a compass: The cost of Israel's war without endgame strategy
Opinion: Netanyahu's government relies on outdated concepts like territorial conquest; with cracks in public trust, leadership must replace slogans with transparency and make clear to the public where the country is headed 
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 12:04 | 04.09.25
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump
US Congress: Maximum pressure on Islamic regime, maximum support for the Iranian people
Analysis: Bills form the diplomatic and economic backbone of a broader campaign to neutralize Iran’s regional threat, even while the Trump administration remains open to direct nuclear negotiations
Emily Schrader | 10:11 | 04.09.25
שינוי מגדרי בקטינים
Gender identity debates leave families in limbo as Israeli courts avoid taking a stand
Opinion:  A 15-year-old who has wanted gender reassignment surgery for two years is suffering as court drags out decision since parents are split on giving approval; Without clear guidelines or experts the system delays resolutions indefinitely, leaving families trapped in limbo, deepening crises and exposing the glaring gaps in legal responsibility
Arthur Shani | 19:39 | 04.08.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול
Netanyahu caught off guard as Trump announces direct Iran talks, but Israel believes negotiations are a dud
Opinion: PM's visit to Washington was meant to focus on tariffs, but took a turn when US president, with Netanyahu beside him, announced direct talks with Tehran on its nuclear program—catching Jerusalem off guard by the public, high-level disclosure
Nadav Eyal | 17:48 | 04.08.25
מסכים אדומים בוול סטריט
Israeli tech sector escapes US tariffs' direct blow but faces market fallout
Analysis: Tech community remains largely silent publicly, but privately many industry figures are voicing concern over dual threat: interruptions to global supply chains and looming risk of consumer slowdown
Calcalist | 09:51 | 04.08.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול
After rushed Trump meeting, Netanyahu returns home empty-handed
Analysis: U.S. president summons PM to stress a diplomatic path on Iran’s nuclear threat, keeps tariffs on Israeli goods, highlighting billions in American aid already given
Itamar Eichner | 07:04 | 04.08.25
איסמעיל הנייה, מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני, ובנימין נתניהו
Why Netanyahu’s ‘Qatar is not an enemy’ claim falls short
Opinion: Qatar funds nearly all Sunni terror groups, Muslim Brotherhood and jihadists who carry out atrocities, but with its vast wealth can buy positive coverage and recognition in the West
Dr. Yaron Friedman | 14:32 | 04.07.25
טילים איראן בדיווח של התקשורת המקומית
Israel and US must choose whether to strike Iran or negotiate with it
Opinion: Trump-Netanyahu meeting to weigh strike on Iran’s nuclear sites; in Washington, any decision will factor in potential impact of new war on global oil prices; Tehran, meanwhile, seems unfazed by threats and ultimatums
Yossi Yehoshua | 13:11 | 04.07.25
נשיא ארה"ב, דונלד טראמפ
When populism trumps strategy: How Trump's new tariffs threaten global stability
Opinion: Trump's new tariff policy signals a deeper shift toward isolationism, ego-driven policy and a nostalgia for a world that no longer exists; if left unchecked, it could erode decades of global cooperation and prosperity
Dr. Amit Serusi | 12:10 | 04.07.25
נשיא ארה"ב, דונלד טראמפ
Trump's tariff policy is part of a shift that threatens the future of Israel
Opinion: Over the past year and a half, it’s become clear that Israel cannot independently produce the ammunition the IDF needs; but strategic strength relies not just on weapons, but on broad economic resilience—and a thriving high-tech sector alone isn't enough
Dr. Nathaniel Wolloch | 20:33 | 04.06.25
ישראל כ"ץ ואל-ג'ולאני
Israel, Turkey ponder how to split Syria into spheres of influence until stable governance takes hold
Analysis: As Israel and Turkey vie for influence in post-Assad Syria, tensions rise over military and economic ambitions; While Israel seeks to counter Turkey's growing presence, both nations explore mediated agreements to divide control until Syria stabilizes
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11:05 | 04.06.25
עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי נשיא מצרים
Egypt closely monitors 'Qatargate' developments in Israel, biding its time
Analysis: Egypt remains cautious as Israel grapples with the 'Qatargate' scandal, involving alleged Qatari influence on Netanyahu's aides; While monitoring developments closely, Cairo refrains from public criticism, focusing instead on safeguarding its national security and regional interests.
Smadar Perry | 09:32 | 04.06.25
אמיר קטאר שייח' תמים בן חמד אל-ת'אני פסגה הערבית-אסלאמית סעודיה ריאד ערב הסעודית
Israel’s Qatar dilemma: Ally, mediator or enemy?
Analysis: From the World Cup to Gaza hostages, gas deals to elite universities, Qatar’s reach is global; its wealth buys influence, its image is polished; with new claims of its role in Israel, a former Mossad official warns: 'We’ll have to ban doing business with them'
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 20:38 | 04.05.25
מתקפת טרור מלון ב מוגדישו סומליה פיגוע
Why the US should recognize Somaliland: A game-changer for security and strategy
Somaliland’s Berbera port sits at the heart of a global power struggle; As China, Iran and Russia tighten their grip on vital waterways, the US risks losing a key ally in the Horn of Africa by clinging to outdated policies
Amine Ayoub | 21:30 | 04.04.25
תקיפות חיל האוויר האמריקני בסעדה, תימן
US airstrikes signal it’s time to eradicate the Houthi threat
Opinion: Israel must recognize Houthi attacks as part of Iran’s broader strategy to weaken it; to deter further aggression, it must strike preemptively, dismantle proxy networks and strengthen naval defenses before the threat escalates
Amine Ayoub | 10:38 | 04.04.25
נתניהו וארדואן על רקע המחאות בטורקיה
Erdogan’s embrace of Hamas and anti-Israel rhetoric fuel regional concerns
Opinion: Turkish president's rhetoric and crackdown on dissent deepen tensions with Israel; while ties remain frozen, US President Trump may eventually step in to revive the strained relationship
Smadar Perry | 13:21 | 04.03.25
Algeria’s shadow war: How it funds and arms Africa's deadliest terror groups
Analysis: Mounting intelligence and evidence reveal how Algeria’s covert operations are destabilizing Africa, fueling insurgencies and reshaping geopolitical dynamics under the guise of diplomacy
Amine Ayoub | 10:12 | 04.03.25
רה"מ בנימין נתניהו נכנס לאולם הדיונים על מנת לתת את עדותו בתיקי אלפים
Security first? Netanyahu posts videos while intelligence agencies prevent catastrophe
Opinion: As Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, alongside IDF and Mossad teams, work to thwart major terror plot, PM—who had just moved to dismiss Bar—focuses on posting videos, as if running a personal campaign on social media
Avi Issacharoff | 07:39 | 04.03.25
הפגנה נגד חמאס בעזה
Protests against Hamas in Gaza are no 'Arab Spring'—at least for now
Analysis: Demonstrations show rare public dissent, with calls to release hostages and end Hamas rule; though still unorganized and fading, unrest reflects deep frustration, and despite harsh crackdown, protest may erupt again in the future
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 23:03 | 04.02.25
צביקה קליין
'Defenders of democracy' mute while journalist under house arrest without explanation
Opinion: Journalist Zvika Klein's arrest without clear cause raises alarms over press freedom in Israel, while silence from democracy advocates and media peers exposes troubling double standards and deeper systemic issues
Einav Schiff | 20:55 | 04.02.25
נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טראיפ ארדואן
Israel should sever ties with Erdogan's Turkey
Opinion: It may be in Israel's interest to maintain its diplomatic relations with Ankara after Turkey's growing influence in the region and its importance to NATO, but Erdogan's growing hostility toward Israel should give officials in Jerusalem pause 
Alon Liel | 18:06 | 04.01.25
ביג גלילות
Shabbat wars: Inside the high-stakes culture war for the soul of Israeli retail
Opinion: As ultra-Orthodox boycotts target BIG’s Shabbat operations, a fiery clash over consumer freedom, religious tradition and corporate power could reshape Israel’s cultural and economic landscape
Dr. Amit Serusi | 11:31 | 04.01.25
הפגנה בסמוך לכנסת
Israel needs a constitution to prevent civil war
Opinion: Unlike the United States, Israeli institutions are weak and the product of laws and traditions that can easily be overturned or forgotten; a constitution would make clear the enduring nature of the state and the inalienable rights of its citizens
Michael Oren | 08:07 | 04.01.25
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
Trump is the entrepreneurial leader reshaping the world
Opinion: US president's firm stance on Israel and the Middle East exposes a clear divide between good and evil; his policies, free of progressive hypocrisy offer Israel a historic opportunity to correct past mistakes
Rami Simani | 15:03 | 03.31.25
נתניהו, טראמפ, חמינאי, נתנז איראן תקיפה באזור ביטחוני בסוריה
Trump, Khamenei face off as Iran’s nuclear deadline looms
Analysis:  With a two-month deadline to abandon its nuclear ambitions, Iran faces mounting pressure from President Trump; Strategic bombers, naval deployments and constant US-Israeli consultations signal possibility of military action if negotiations fail to yield results
Itamar Eichner | 09:57 | 03.31.25
ג'וזף עאון
It's time for some discreet dialogue with Lebanon
Opinion: As Beirut reels from economic crisis and Hezbollah’s grip, former Lebanese army chief  and now president, Joseph Aoun – no friend of Israel but no ally of its enemies—offers rare chance for true diplomacy; With cease-fire fraying, Jerusalem should act before that door closes
Smadar Perry | 23:23 | 03.30.25
Strategic escalation in the Indian Ocean signals US seriousness in Iran conflict
Analysis: US increases military deployment in Indian Ocean to pressure Iran into halting nuclear program, missile development and proxy activities; Bombers and carriers signal readiness, while diplomacy remains a priority amid escalating tensions
Ron Ben-Yishai | 21:37 | 03.30.25
נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טאיפ ארדואן
Israel must act now to prevent a future war with Turkey
Opinion: Turkey is not Iran—neither in isolation, economy nor influence; it is a dynamic regional power with one foot in the West, major leverage over Europe and a growing strategic footprint across the East
Jonathan Adiri | 14:38 | 03.29.25
פליטים עקורים חוזרים לצפון הרצועה
Young Evangelicals' connection to Israel has never been more urgent
Analysis: New survey reveals strong Israeli Jewish support for Trump's Palestinian relocation plan, but concerns are growing over waning evangelical backing for Israel, particularly among younger generations
Dov Maimon | 23:02 | 03.28.25
נושאת המטוסים נושאת מטוסים ג'רלד פורד שטה עם ספינות מלחמה ספינה שמלוות אותה באזור הים התיכון ב-31 בדצמבר בצל ההחלטה האמריקנית להוציא אותה מהאזור ולהחזירה ל ארה"ב
The US is making it clear: Iran is in its crosshairs
As Trump steps up threats against Iran and the US moves bombers and carriers to the Middle East, Israel weighs which front is most urgent; In Jerusalem, officials worry about intelligence leaks. In Gaza, the Israeli military advances slowly, capturing territory and targeting Hamas leaders
Yossi Yehoshua | 22:10 | 03.28.25
עובדי היי-טק
How Israeli high-tech continues to thrive amid political polarization
Opinion: Despite political upheaval and institutional distrust, Israeli high-tech’s collaborative ethos and grassroots problem-solving offer a roadmap for societal renewal
Ran Bronstein | 14:00 | 03.27.25
מחאה נגד חמאס בעזה
Gaza anti-Hamas protests should inspire hope — and strategic rethinking
Opinion: Demonstrations signal growing discontent and offer rare glimpse of hope for change; while not a revolution, they show carks in terror group's rule; Israel must pair military goals with clear vision for future to avoid endless war and defeat
Nadav Eyal | 08:19 | 03.27.25
מנחם בגין, ג'ימי קרטר, אנואר סאדאת
Israel and Egypt mark 46 years of cold, uneasy peace
Opinion: While peace accord signed by Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat has proven bloodless, there is still mistrust, strained relations and a peace that feels more like an uneasy truce than the blossoming of a beautiful friendship
Smadar Perry | 20:04 | 03.26.25
אילון מאסק
Musk sets a new standard of progress and efficiency: will Israel dare to change?
Analysis: As Elon Musk’s DOGE program disrupts global job markets, Israel faces a critical choice: embrace radical efficiency with a strategic plan or risk falling further behind; Is Israel ready to embrace a mindset where efficiency is not a dirty word, but an engine for improvement and upgrade
Nili Goldberg | 11:23 | 03.25.25
נשיא אל סלבדור נאיב בוקלה
El Salvador’s Bitcoin reversal: A necessary retreat or a missed opportunity?
Opinion: El Salvador is pulling back from its Bitcoin experiment under IMF pressure in return for a $1.4B loan; the move highlights the challenges of financial sovereignty in a system still dominated by traditional global institutions
Prof. Ilan Alon | 10:33 | 03.25.25
ראש השב"כ רונן בר
In a true democracy Netanyahu has the right to remove the head of the Shin Bet
Opinion: Netanyahu’s dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar reflects democratic accountability, and addresses politicization and security failures
Naveh Dromi | 00:24 | 03.25.25
אהרן ברק ובנימין נתניהו
No, this isn’t the fall of democracy in Israel
Opinion: In recent days, Israel’s top officials—among them the prime minister, a Supreme Court chief justice, a lawmaker and a former deputy IDF chief—have behaved less like statesmen and more like children, despite holding the nation’s most critical roles
Amichai Attali | 10:02 | 03.24.25
הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית בעד מחמוד חליל מנהיג המחאה ב אוניברסיטת קולומביה ב ניו יורק ארה"ב 11 במרץ
Columbia University caved to Trump because it never chose free speech on its own
Opinion: For 5 years, I led the pro-Israel organization at Columbia University and witnessed how it ignored reports of extreme antisemitic and anti-Zionist incidents. For Israel, this complete alignment with Trump may not be ideal—but there is no other choice
Ofir Dayan | 19:10 | 03.23.25
דונלד טראמפ
Trump’s foreign policy credibility problem resurfaces amid rising threats
Opinion: POTUS' rejection of Ukraine’s request for defense pact, offering economic ties instead, highlights past inaction after attacks on U.S. interests, raising doubts about willingness to use military force to defend allies like Israel
Avigdor Haselkorn | 18:27 | 03.22.25
צרפת בחירות ל פרלמנט האספה הלאומית קלפי ז'ורדן ברדלה מצביע
Israel may fuel antisemitism in embrace of France's far-right
Opinion: perception, accurate or not, of a rapprochement between Israel and the National Rally could fuel antisemitic narratives that falsely depict Jews as aligned with divisive political forces
Dov Maimon | 13:58 | 03.22.25
תימן צנעא הפגנת תמיכה ב חות'ים בעקבות מבצע ההפצצות של ארה"ב
Trump releases US restraint, empowers Israel to confront Iran
Opinion: POTUS's unprecedented threat to hold Tehran accountable for Houthi aggression marks a strategic shift, empowering Jerusalem to act against Iranian proxies amid renewed Gaza fighting
Michael Oren | 21:32 | 03.21.25
בנימין נתניהו
Time after time, Netanyahu’s opposition fails
Analysis: Netanyahu faces criticism amid the hostage crisis, as well as alleged personal motives; however, the opposition remains fragmented, leaving his power secure
Keren Setton/The Media Line | 13:37 | 03.21.25
מינוי מפקד צבא לבנון החדש רודולף היכל בארמון הנשיאותי בעבדא
Lebanese public yearns for calm amid growing calls for peace with Israel
Analysis: Lebanon-Israel peace hinges on resolving disputed border territories and Hezbollah’s refusal to disarm, despite U.S.-Saudi mediation and rising public support for normalized relations
Smadar Perry | 21:35 | 03.20.25
עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי
Iranian subversion through the Houthis comes at Egypt's expense
Opinion: Cairo is quick to clarify that Egypt has no military action plan, the country has a long memory and does not intend to repeat the colossal mistake of the 1960s when more than 15,000 Egyptian soldiers lost their lives in the civil war between northern and southern Yemen
Smadar Perry | 10:54 | 03.20.25
Wiz
Wiz deal: A milestone for Israeli tech — or a missed opportunity in the making?
Opinion: Alphabet’s $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm boosts Israel’s startup ecosystem—but will the tax windfall drive innovation or politics?
Sever Plocker | 02:12 | 03.20.25
תקיפות בשכונת תופאח בעיר עזה
There are 2 possible scenarios for Israel now that Gaza war has resumed
Analysis: Israel’s renewed Gaza offensive shifts focus to dismantling Hamas’ political and civil infrastructure, leveraging US support and halting humanitarian aid to weaken the terror group’s grip on power
Yossi Yehoshua | 13:53 | 03.19.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ במסיבת העיתונאים בבית הלבן
'Pressure tactics': Israel plays part in Trump's 'gates of hell' threat
Analysis: IDF launches targeted airstrikes in Gaza to pressure Hamas on hostage releases, dismantle its governance structures and align with US efforts against Iran and Houthi threats, despite risks to captive Israelis
Ron Ben-Yishai | 12:00 | 03.18.25
Mahmoud Khalil
Let the US Jewish community address American antisemitism from both the right and left
Analysis: Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian student leader at Columbia University, has ignited controversy; Jewish organizations welcome the move, while progressive figures defend him, exposing divisions over rising antisemitism and free speech in the US
Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky | 21:58 | 03.17.25
The confrontation between Netanyahu and Bar is pushing us toward a kind of civil war
Opinion: We have already reached the stage of eroded trust and defiance within the security agencies, and it will end with a different Shin Bet, a different prosecution and, eventually, a different Supreme Court and new Basic Laws; A prime minister who has lost all restraints will rule as he pleases, while an incompetent government trails behind him
Nahum Barnea | 18:49 | 03.17.25
כוחות הביטחון ב סוריה נפרסים במחוז טרטוס
Syria’s massacre of Alawites exposes the new Islamist regime's real intentions
Analysis: Ahmad Al-Sharaa was initially welcomed by the Arab world, Western capitals, and even some in Israel, projecting a polished, softer image; however, events of the past week raise critical questions on whether this misplaced Western optimism, again
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 12:31 | 03.17.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נפגש עם נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בבית הלבן
Netanyahu, emboldened by Trump's 'deep state' purges, goes after Shin Bet head
Analysis: Although tensions between PM and Ronen Bar grew during the war, Netanyahu relied on allies to attack the security chief - until his meeting with U.S. president
Ynet | 11:58 | 03.17.25
Ronen Bar, Benjamin Netanyahu
Ronen Bar's successes and the failures around Oct. 7, profile
Analysis: Ronen Bar claims dismissal is politically motivated and that the prime minister was demanding personal loyalty while the Shin Bet's loyalty is to national security; Netanyahu’s allies defend the move
Ron Crissy, Yoav Zitun | 09:01 | 03.17.25
תקיפה בצנעא, תימן
After Biden's failure, Trump's Houthi offensive could reshape global power
Commentary: Biden's international coalition failed to stop Houthi attacks on maritime trade, now Trump says strikes against the rebel army will continue until they are defeated; This is a major test for his administration as China and Iran look on 
Nadav Eyal | 00:22 | 03.17.25
סוריה טבח עלווים ברחו ל בסיס רוסי
Israel has always been the 'convenient scapegoat'
Opinion: It's easier to protest against Israeli soldiers than against militias that are massacring civilians in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and around the world, because it's uncomfortable to deal with those who are truly dangerous
Lorina Khatib Kizel | 22:55 | 03.16.25
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