Opinion

Hiking in the Holyland: A new year brings a change in the air

Rambam said the call of the shofar is there to awaken us from our slumber. This New Year, we can tune in to the rhythm our surroundings here in Israel offer so naturally.

Walking in the Judean Hills, it’s clear that the end of summer has descended upon the Land of Israel.
The Elizabeth Tower more commonly known as Big Ben is pictured during a near total solar eclipse, with more than 90 percent of the Sun blocked by the Moon across Britain, in central London on August 12, 2026.

Playing politics with security: Jerusalem must review UK privileges amid sanctions - editorial

Demonstrators wave Palestinian flags and chant against Israel’s and America’s war with Iran in front of the Israeli embassy in Portugal in May.

A new generation has risen, one that ‘does not know Joseph’ - opinion

An ultra-Orthodox man blows a shofar ahead of Rosh Hashanah in Mea She’arim in Jerusalem in August

Promote Jewish diversity within unity – opinion


Why I’m still a Zionist 25 years later – opinion

 A century ago, Zionism revived pride in the label ‘Jew’; today, Jews must revive pride in the label ‘Zionist.’

People draped in Israeli flags watch the sunset during a party to celebrate Israel's 78th Independence day

Iran's Islamic republic: The regime that hangs protesters is now a Gen Z mascot - opinion

Despite mass executions and repression, Iran is gaining sympathy in parts of the West – driven by propaganda, distorted narratives, and a generation primed to misread power

The regime has succeeded in radicalizing youth through years of strategic digital campaigns that target them through social media.

Jews must stop attacking Christianity - opinion

The soldier who smashed a statue of Jesus in Lebanon didn’t just disgrace the IDF. He handed our enemies  a gift – and betrayed our most important allies

PASAGES STUDENTS attend a rally in Washington to show their support for Israel

Rep. Ro Khanna: Betting against Jews - opinion

Rep. Ro Khanna’s criticism of Israel has become a very vocal part of his public message. Here's when it all began.

US REPRESENTATIVE Ro Khanna looks on during the National Action Network National Convention in New York City, earlier this month.

'AI tsunami is here': Israel must invest in AI to stay competitive - opinion

From global risks to local opportunity, Lior Rokach, an Israeli professor selected to join a UN panel that monitors AI, maps the technology’s revolution

AI. Illustration.

De-Hamasification: The ideological war Israel isn't fighting - opinion

Deradicalization is not a post-war project. It is a component of winning the war itself

The military campaign in Gaza has focused on dismantling Hamas’s armed infrastructure, but demilitarization alone cannot produce durable security.

One month into 'Epic Fury', what have we learned so far about Israel’s economy? - opinion

Despite the damage and uncertainty, Israel’s economy is once again showing resilience, adaptability, and the capacity to recover quickly.

Matan Shitrit, Chief Economist at Phoenix Financial

Grapevine: Buffet adventures

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Breakfast at the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem.

We need to stop using the word 'resilience' to describe Israel, here's why

We are one of the most resilient nations on the planet, but after the years of emotional and physical hell we have endured, that word feels like a cop-out and does not accurately describe how we feel.

Israelis do yoga at an underground garage, used as a public shelter, in Tel Aviv during the Israel-US war with Iran. March 17. 2026.

Spain at a crossroads: When a government’s words betray its own people

Spain, a key country in Europe, has undergone a concerning change over the last ten years, with warning signs that should worry anyone about the continent's future.

Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside Movistar Arena as Real Madrid face Maccabi Tel Aviv in a EuroLeague basketball game on January 8, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.