Opinion
חיילי יוניפי"ל בדרום לבנון
Concerted efforts needed to uncover Hezbollah subterfuge, after the war
Analysis: Military intelligence must detect any minor violation before they grow and provide the IDF with proof needed to take action as the Iran-backed proxy attempts to rebuild capabilities 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 15:10 | 11.23.24
Hezbollah weapons seized by the IDF in Lebanon
Arrangement or escalation: Security alternatives on the Lebanese border
Analysis: US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon face hurdles as Hezbollah de facto controls Lebanon; Israel must choose between a limited agreement or continued warfare, balancing military success with the need for regional security and international support
Col. (Res.) Dr. Ronen Itsik | 22:00 | 11.22.24
בנימין נתניהו ג'ו ביידן
Biden could call for a Palestinian state before Trump succeeds him
Opinion: While generally a friend to Israel, President Biden is not a fan of the current Netanyahu government, and could potentially call on the UN to recognize a Palestinian state before his term is done, with the sole reason of having the last laugh against the Israeli Premier
Michael Oren | 19:12 | 11.22.24
הפיצוץ במגדל השני
Two faces of jihad: The Muslim Brotherhood and Al-Qaeda
Opinion: The ideologies of the Muslim Brotherhood and Al-Qaeda are no different in their aims - both wish to establish a global Islamic caliphate
Eran Lahav | 15:42 | 11.22.24
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Dark nations dominate UN: ICC grants victory to terror over Israel
Opinion: The ICC's decision clearly shows the free world's decline as it condemns Israel for fighting terror while ignoring Hamas' crimes against humanity committed on October 7
Ben-Dror Yemini | 15:14 | 11.22.24
בית הדין הפלילי בהאג
The ICC's warrants require Israel's security forces to adapt
Opinion: The IDF and security agencies need to take harsher measures to ensure they don't expose themselves to international prosecution, which could now be more easily pursued following UN court's decision
Ron Ben-Yishai | 08:52 | 11.22.24
בית הדין הפלילי בהאג
This is what the ICC's international arrest warrant means for Netanyahu
Analysis: Following the international court's decision, any visit planned by the prime minister in one of its member states could lead to his arrest; Further action possible
Matan Gutman | 18:18 | 11.21.24
פעילות כוחות צה"ל בדרום לבנון
Why a ‘settlement’ with Hezbollah is a dangerous delusion
Opinion: While such a notion has gained traction, an IDF withdrawal from Lebanon without dismantling Hezbollah and other terror groups first would leave Israel vulnerable, as they will quickly rebuild their strength and resume threatening northern Israel
Naveh Dromi | 13:42 | 11.21.24
ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ מפגש עם חברי בית הנבחרים ה הרפובליקנים לפני פגישתו עם ג'ו ביידן ב הבית הלבן
Trump's new administration represents a return to biblical truths
Opinion: The president-elect's picks for various cabinet posts each signifies a repudiation of liberal policies that have tolerated the intolerable, such as affirmative action and the appointment of people like Kamala Harris to vice president solely because of her heritage
Rami Simani | 12:15 | 11.20.24
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watches a test missile launch
North Korea’s ties to Hamas: What we know and why it matters
Analysis: Hamas, like other Iranian proxies, linked to North Korea through military cooperation, including arms, training and exercises; while Pyongyang's role in such networks underreported, involvement represents dangerous factor that could intensify ongoing war
Eran Lahav | 11:56 | 11.20.24
נעמה לוי (חטופה בעזה) ואמה ד"ר איילת שחר לוי
'I imagine us together at every corner,' anguished mother tells her hostage daughter
Naama Levy, an IDF lookout who was abducted into Gaza, reluctantly became one of the symbols of October 7; Her mother, Dr. Ayelet Levy-Shachar, writes of the whirlwind of emotions when thinking about her daughter, envisioning their long-awaited reunion 
Dr. Ayelet Levy-Shachar | 11:32 | 11.19.24
פגיעת רקטה במושב אביבים בעקבות מטח רקטות מלבנון
Prerequisites for safe return of residents to the north
Analysis - Talks of a settlement and ceasefire are all fine and well, but tens of thousands of evacuated residents can't just go back home soon after an agreement is signed and steps must be well under way before people are ushered back 
Yair Kraus | 10:02 | 11.19.24
אולפן אל ג'זירה ב רמאללה
Wikipedia takes sides in the Israel-Palestinian conflict
Opinion: Wikipedia's credibility as an unbiased knowledge source is under scrutiny due to inconsistencies, raising concerns over editorial conduct when it comes to particularly sensitive topics like how it describes ADL and Al Jazeera 
Shlomit Aharoni Lir | 18:44 | 11.17.24
תיעוד מפעילות כוחות עוצבת הקומנדו בדרום לבנון
IDF completes mission in South Lebanon as it stated objectives are met
Analysis: Fewer troops deployed to the fighting than at peak of offensive; forces operate in villages directed by intelligence then withdraw to Israeli territory
Yoav Zitun | 16:33 | 11.17.24
ארה"ב אילון מאסק קמפיין של דונלד טראמפ
Elon Musk is America's shadow president
Opinion: The billionaire completes the biggest deal of his life; Because he wasn't born in the US, he couldn't run for president, but he had enough money to buy the position
Tzippy Shmilovitz | 15:20 | 11.17.24
Donald Trump
10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife
Opinion: If she were up against anybody else, Kamala Harris' joyful, upbeat and rife-with-celebrities campaign would probably have won her the presidency; alas, Americans just want a short, snappy solution that would make them feel safe, and Trump delivered in a manner that made Harris seem out of touch with their concerns
Gilad Meiri | 13:56 | 11.16.24
מסיבת הטבע "נובה" ליד רעים
Remembering the Supernova festival: Why Hamas’ terror must never be forgotten
Opinion: A celebration of unity became a scene of terror on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists killed 260 attendees and took hostages, highlighting the indiscriminate brutality of terrorism and the importance of standing for peace
Amine Ayoub | 20:47 | 11.15.24
מפגין פרו פלסטיני לפני משחקה של מכבי ת"א מול איאקס
Europe could eventually be considered hostile Arab territory for Israelis
Analysis: Amsterdam pogrom comes on top of countless red flags indicating growing radical Islamic threat germinating on European soil; continent slow to respond to changing demographics and yet to fully realize magnitude of threat
Or Yissachar | 12:58 | 11.15.24
בנימין נתניהו
New Gaza roadmap: How the IDF plans security operations without military rule
Commentary: Military plans long-term intelligence and operational presence in Gaza, controlling border buffer zone and strategic routes; while working to dismantle Hamas’ military wing, it aims to crush it entirely
Ron Ben-Yishai | 00:36 | 11.15.24
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With power on the ground, IDF seeks cease-fire on its terms
Commentary: As truce talks stall, IDF forces advance to Lebanon’s second line of villages, uncovering bunkers, destroying weapon caches and demolishing buildings used by Hezbollah, signaling cooperation with terror group carries cost
Ron Ben-Yishai | 18:16 | 11.14.24
פגיעה ישירה בנהריה
The north is burning: Optimistic statements, alarming reality
Analysis: Hezbollah's continuous rocket fire only reinforces the need to give the IDF freedom to act in Lebanon if a cease-fire deal is violated, otherwise the residents will not return; The attacks in Lebanon have intensified and the ground operation has also been slowed, not expanded
Yossi Yehoshua | 07:54 | 11.13.24
דונלד טראמפ
'At a dance party with Beyonce': Donald Trump's brand strategy for the presidency is simply genius
Opinion: There’s no other way to put it - Trump is a marketing genius and his brand strategy is an impressive mix of innovation and entertainment; Trump deeply understands how to market his brand in the new media age, This is Trump's brand strategy that brought him his victory 
Nitzan Fux | 19:26 | 11.12.24
דונלד טראמפ קמלה האריס
Trump win proves Americans don't care about Israel's war
Opinion: US voters barely give Israel a thought when voting for president; Jewish and Muslim votes remain the same and only about 1% cited the war among their considerations when voting 
Sever Plocker | 15:32 | 11.12.24
דיון מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם
The UN Security Council has no moral compass
Opinion: The UNSC has sunk to attacking Israel and has failed to unambiguously condemn the October 7 Hamas massacre; It simply finds the massacre of Jews, and the continuing threat against the sole Jewish state by Iran and its proxies, uninteresting
Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch | 23:44 | 11.11.24
שוטרים ליד מפגין פרו פלסטיני באמסטרדם
From Nazis to Jihadists: Antisemitism, the cancer of the West
Opinion: The blatant and violent antisemitic attacks in the Netherlands show Europe has learned nothing from its dark past and now Jihadists reenact its Nazi history
Ben-Dror Yemini | 17:00 | 11.10.24
משטרת הולנד עוצרת אדם באמסטרדם
This is what a pogrom looks like, this is the new antisemitism
Opinion: The outrageous antisemitic attack in Amsterdam was meticulously planned by its Muslim population beforehand, which  Dutch officials and police ignored
Smadar Perry | 09:17 | 11.10.24
עלי חמינאי, יחיא סינוואר, חסן נסראללה
The three stooges: Sinwar, Nasrallah and Khamenei
Analysis: Flawed decisions by all three have unexpectedly boosted Israel's geopolitical position; overestimating their power and underestimating Israel’s response led to regional shifts favoring Israeli influence
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 22:38 | 11.09.24
דגל ישראל מונף ברצועת עזה
The dawn of victory: Israel's roadmap to a generation of peace begins here
Opinion: Israel’s recent military gains against Hamas and Hezbollah have created a rare opportunity for long-term security by weakening the Iran-led Shiite axis; with US support, Israel aims to dismantle regional threats, potentially paving the way for enduring peace
Brig. Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi | 22:24 | 11.08.24
אוהדי מכבי ת"א מישראל הותקפו באמסטרדם
The Amsterdam pogrom should be a wake-up call for global fight against Antisemitism
Opinion: We must act now before it’s too late, we owe it to those who have been targeted and injured in the streets of Amsterdam, to the generations before us, and to those who will come after us
Robert Singer | 18:15 | 11.08.24
ערב הנצחת ליל הבדולח הפוגרום לפני 85 שנה,והנצחת החטופים בשבי חמאס קלן, מערב גרמניה
German Jews should avoid Kristallnacht events to protest anti-Israel policies
Opinion: Jews need to engage the leadership in the various German federal states to counter the pro-Iran-regime and anti-Israel policies by staying away from the Kristallnacht events with politicians
Benjamin Weinthal | 14:21 | 11.08.24
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ושר הביטחון יואב גלנט
Gallant’s dismissal is defense of democracy
Opinion: If those opposing Gallant's ouster truly believe in democracy, as they claim, then Gallant himself has consistently prevented democracy from manifesting in nearly every step of the government's actions
Naveh Dromi | 14:55 | 11.07.24
דונלד טראמפ, ביבי בנימין נתניהו , ג'ו ביידן
Kushner won't be joining Trump back in the White House, and this should concern Israel
Analysis: President-elect won’t take office until Jan. 20, giving Biden final window to shape his legacy without voter concerns; transition period could prove challenging as he navigates ties with Netanyahu’s government, especially with Gallant’s ouster
Ron Ben-Yishai | 20:25 | 11.06.24
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ושר הביטחון יואב גלנט
Netanyahu is now de facto defense minister; the war is going to last longer
Opinion: Yoav Gallant's firing divides the people and weakens Israel in the middle of a war; His replacement Israel Katz is likely to do Netanyahu's bidding 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 12:29 | 11.06.24
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו, הרמטכ"ל הרצי הלוי ושר הביטחון יואב גלנט בהערכת מצב
Gallant's dismissal was carried out for the sake of Haredi parties
Analysis: Netanyahu has formulated a plan to remove Gallant long ago, but a forming axis of officials opposing him and the threat of a draft law pushed him to carry it out
Moran Azulay | 10:26 | 11.06.24
טראמפ האריס חצי חצי בחירות ארה"ב
Is the US heading for civil war?
Opinion: US presidential race neck-and-neck, with fears mounting over whether losing side will peacefully accept results; both parties have legal teams ready to contest close votes, raising concerns about stability of democracy in US and beyond
Michael Oren | 22:07 | 11.05.24
תיעוד מהעברת הסיוע ההומניטרי לצפון הרצועה דרך מעבר 'ארז מערב
Is an arms embargo looming? How the next president could impact US aid to Gaza
Commentary: Israeli officials say Biden administration exploring options to boost aid to Gaza without imposing an arms embargo, though they believe ban more likely with Harris in charge
Itamar Eichner | 16:13 | 11.05.24
קמלה האריס בנימין נתניהו דונלנד טראמפ
Trump vs Harris: who would be better for Israel?
Analysis: While Netanyahu supports Trump behind the scenes, his second administration could be unexpected and distance the U.S. from Israel; officials fear progressive anti-Israel influence on a Harris presidency
Itamar Eichner | 10:16 | 11.05.24
אתר ויקיפדיה
The crime of the century? Bias in the English Wikipedia article on Zionism
Opinion: English Wikipedia's editing practices have worsened in articles related to Israel in recent months following the Gaza war and Hamas' attack
Shlomit Aharoni Lir | 23:52 | 11.04.24
הפגנה למען השבת החטופים בדרך בגין שבתל אביב
The importance of demonstrations at this time
Opinion: Those who object to the government and worry about where it is leading us but do not take to the streets are enabling the ruin that it is bringing upon us
Tova Herzl | 08:10 | 11.04.24
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris
This is why I didn't exercise my right to vote for US president
Opinion: When I vote in a U.S. election, as an American Israeli, I believe that I must vote for the candidate who I think will be best for America, not just for Israel
Marcy Oster | 23:42 | 11.03.24
מחאות פרו-פלסטיניות ליד הבית הלבן בוושינגטון
Election Day in the US: No to ‘Jewocide,’ yes to Jewish pride
Opinion: The astounding tsunami of Jew-hatred unleashed after October 7 has not abated; it has festered and become almost commonplace, too often without any societal repercussions; This alarming state of affairs demands a wise, powerful and effective response
Rabbi Jonathan Pearl | 20:23 | 11.03.24
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Back to the days of Lincoln
Opinion: Here’s the key takeaway for Israelis regarding the 2024 US elections: Trump supporters are convinced that a Harris victory would spell the end of the United States, while Harris voters see a Trump win as the end of the American project
Michael Oren | 17:21 | 11.02.24
טוויץ'
Twitch streaming app become a safe haven for antisemitic influencers
Opinion: Twitch fosters an anti-Israel echo chamber, amplifying biased narratives and stifling diverse viewpoints; The platform's algorithm reinforces exposure to extreme content, normalizing negative perceptions and subtly encouraging antisemitic sentiments among young, impressionable audiences 
Judy Nir Mozes Shalom | 14:35 | 11.02.24
עלי ח'אמנאי, טיל איראני, ולדימיר פוטין
Russia military collaboration with Iran threatens Western security
Analysis: Russia and Iran deepen military ties amid Ukraine war, with Russia supplying Iran advanced tech and arms cash, while Tehran aids Moscow’s war effort; alliance could further empower regional proxies and draw in additional military partners
Jennifer Teale | 23:25 | 11.01.24
נעים קאסם
Nasrallah's heir's first speech is discordant
Analysis: Naim Qassem's first address as Hezbollah's director-general was confused and full of contradictions, being ignored by the Lebanese people
Smadar Perry | 09:02 | 11.01.24
יחיא סינוואר
Sinwar once told me 'I don't want any more wars'
Opinion: After his elimination we'll never know whether Hamas' former leader truly wanted to end the wars with Israel as he once said in an interview, or whether it was a calculated diversion tactic
Francesca Borri | 19:25 | 10.31.24
דגל ארמניה
Time for Israel to do what’s right: Recognize Armenian genocide, establish embassy in Yerevan
Opinion: By affirming shared history and values with Armenia, Israel has a key opportunity to support justice and historical memory without major risks to strategic alliances
Nadav Tamir | 08:53 | 10.31.24
עצרת של קמלה האריס דונלד טראמפ
America is in a crisis, which will not be resolved by the election
Opinion: Both candidates are deeply unpopular, and neither Harris nor Trump may successfully unite the divided country; With record-low trust in government and media, unifying Americans will be difficult
Dan Zamansky | 15:11 | 10.30.24
ארכיון 2017 טיל s-300 תערוכה ב רוסיה
Battle for air defense: How Israel strike in Iran impacts Russia
Opinion: Events in the Ukraine war and the successful strike on Iran may offer reasons for optimism among NATO leaders, who are observing the Ukrainian and Israeli successes against advanced Russian systems
Yair Navot | 12:01 | 10.30.24
בסיס פרצ'ין אחרי התקיפה של ישראל נגד איראן, ולפניה
Israel's attack on Iran was successful, that's why Tehran will attack again
Analysis: While initially downplaying or flat out denying any damage to vital infrastructure due to Israeli strike, the Islamic Republic now sounds more adamant that it will restore its honor by responding, though the details and timing remain fuzzy
Lior Ben Ari | 00:31 | 10.29.24
מערכת מגן אור בתצוגה לקראת ביקורו של ביידן
The era of laser defense: A historic milestone in Israel's defense
Analysis: It's similar to the global breakthrough in transforming drones for intelligence and operational use; The decision of the Defense Ministry to put 2 billion shekels into the country's advanced Iron Beam laser interception systems shows confidence in its performance and in its future profitability as a defense export
Ron Ben Yishai | 17:29 | 10.28.24
נשיא צרפת עמנואל מקרון
How Qatari money influences France’s anti-Israel policy
Analysis: Behind the calls for an embargo on arms deliveries to Israel, support for the useless or worse UNIFIL mission and neo-colonial strife to 'protect' Lebanon, there are purely economic reasons
Ariel Kogan/i24NEWS | 09:25 | 10.28.24
יואב גלנט ובנימין נתניהו בבור במהלך התקיפה באיראן, הקריה שבתל אביב
Strikes on missiles and defense systems send Iran a powerful signal
Commentary: Operation Days of Repentance hit key missile and defense targets in Iran; though Tehran plays down damage, Israeli officials expect response as timing remains uncertain amid US calls for restraint
Yossi Yehoshua | 00:14 | 10.27.24
אולף שולץ עלי חמינאי עמנואל מקרון
Unholy union: Genocidal connection between France and Iran
Analysis: Macron advocates for arms embargo on Israel due to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon while French-made weaponry linked to rights abuses in Myanmar, Yemen, Iran and worldwide
Ariel Kogan | 20:52 | 10.26.24
תיעוד ערבי מהתקיפה באיראן
Israeli strike could create deterrence, embolden opposition to Tehran
Analysis: Israel's overnight strike designed to make Iran think twice before attacking again, but could also encourage domestic regime opponents, especially within Islamic Republic’s Kurdish and Arab population
Ron Ben-Yishai | 13:34 | 10.26.24
אנטוניו גוטרש מזכ"ל ה או"ם נואם ב"פסגת העתיד" בשולי כינוס העצרת הכללית של ה או"ם
The speech UN’s Guterres should have given on Oct. 7: 'Time to correct our record'
Opinion: While Antonio Guterres made a compelling case for condemning Hamas, he did not urge his organization to recognize it as a terrorist group; He also failed to address Iran's multifaceted campaign against Israel or acknowledge the unprecedented anti-Israeli efforts he and the UN have engaged in over the past year - Here’s an alternative speech that could still be delivered
Or Yissachar | 19:44 | 10.25.24
תיעוד מפעילות כוחות צה"ל ברצועת עזה
One year into war: Charting Israel’s path to resilience and victory
Analysis: As Israel reflects on the year since the October 7 terror attack, it faces the challenge of securing national safety while fostering societal resilience; With lessons learned, the nation seeks to overcome current threats and build a prosperous future for all citizens
Amir Avivi | 19:16 | 10.24.24
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30 years on: The fragile peace between Israel and Jordan
Commentary: Since Yitzhak Rabin's assassination and King Hussein's passing, Israel-Jordan relations have deteriorated, with cooperation fading; as tensions grow, this weekend marks 30 years of a peace treaty still vital to preserve
Smadar Perry | 15:59 | 10.24.24
אדם איים לפוצץ עצמו בקונסוליית איראן בפריז
As terror threats mount, Europe must seek stronger cross-border cooperation
Opinion: Today, Europe faces heightened terror threats from both jihadist and far-right extremists, with the EU needing stronger intelligence-sharing mechanisms and bilateral partnerships to counter the growing risks
Dr. Ruth Kabessa Abramzon | 11:35 | 10.24.24
בנימין נתניהו ג'ו ביידן
Israel's alliance with the US has its limits
Opinion: US leak of confidential files on Israel's attack plans in Iran shouldn't prevent cooperation between countries, but Israel's security and survival are more important than alliance with US
Michael Oren | 23:54 | 10.23.24
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