Israel's endless war has turned IDF reserve duty into a currency
As long as the government benefits from keeping Israel on high alert and its war fronts active, military spending will be hard to bring back under control
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No more blank checks for reserve duty days
As long as the government has an interest in maintaining a high state of alert and keeping the various fronts active, it will be difficult to return the relationship between the army and the state that is financing it back to normal
'Jew-free zone' sticker on Stockholm storefront sparks outrage
The person who affixed the second sticker is provocative Swedish street artist Dan Park, who posted the incident online.
Report: U.S. struck Iran's Qeshm Island overnight
The strike was part of a series of limited attacks carried out in recent weeks, as Trump plays down the prospect of renewed war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials
Report: U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm island, officials say
The strike was part of a series of limited attacks carried out in recent weeks, as Trump plays down the prospect of renewed war with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials
Israel's opposition wasted a decade. Now it may be too late
If the change bloc wants to live, it must recognize Israel as an Israeli state, not a Jewish state. It must also recognize the immediate implication of this enlightened definition – ending the occupation and apartheid in the West Bank
The IDF is not the lord and savior of Israeli democracy
Never mind the fact that the army is expected to fulfill a role it doesn't have – the problem is that instead of supervising the use of force by the army, politicians evade their responsibility and pass the buck back to the army
Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran, says deal with Tehran possible
After weeks of threatening further attacks, Trump says he is not considering strikes after Tuesday's midterms, as the Iranian negotiators, assisted by Qatari mediators, pursue a deal to end the war
I was an Israeli diplomat. How can I defend a government that excludes Arab citizens?
The recent election results and their aftermath have not provided clarity about the country's direction. Israel's opposition leaders now face a choice, and it is not abstract
Vandals spray-paint Jewish school buses with antisemitic, anti-Zionist graffiti in Williamsburg, NY
According to local media outlet Williamsburg 365, the buses belonged to the Satmar and Klausenburg hassidic sects, as well as Tiferes Yisroel.
A new class of Jewish Democrats could reshape Congress' approach to Israel
From Brad Lander to Jeremy Moss, the likely new cohort of Jewish lawmakers reflect the widening spectrum of opinion on Israel within the Democratic Party, and could play a role in efforts to restrict arms transfers and sanction West Bank violence
The chance to oust Netanyahu is slipping away. Lieberman seems to be in no rush
Lieberman has sent mixed messages. His red lines make a government impossible, yet he calls another election the worst option. With 91 days until the deadline for coalition talks ends, he has time to maneuver – and perhaps emerge as the man in charge
Berlin’s Left faces coalition crisis after candidate admits fear of pro-Hamas figures in own party
The controversy has placed additional pressure on plans for a coalition between Die Linke, the SPD, and the Greens, which together are seeking to form Berlin’s next government.
Israel's great political paradox should never have happened
All opposition parties needed to make the case for Arab-Jewish partnership from the start. Otherwise they're not leaders
How long will Europe stay silent while Netanyahu seeks to wage another war?
European leaders are quietly hoping for a change of government in Israel. But as Netanyahu reportedly presses for another round of strikes on Iran, their silence comes at a growing cost
After delegitimizing Arab votes, Netanyahu pleads with rivals for unity
Netanyahu and senior members of his coalition say they are seeking to form a 'broad national government' with any party that 'opposes terrorism.' The majority of Israelis, Netanyahu said, do not want a government dependent on the Arab parties
Talarico and Paxton offer competing visions of religious freedom. Texas Jews are caught in the middle
Ken Paxton's push to enforce religious mandates in Texas schools has Jewish voters weighing their concerns over separation of church and state and support for Israel
Canadian university leaders pledge coordinated action following damning campus antisemitism report
The findings of the Government of Canada's CASE report make clear that hate and antisemitism on university campuses demand urgent action, the CIJA and Jewish Federations across Canada stated.
Pistachio, chocolate and a price freeze: Israel’s Hanukkah doughnut season begins
Maafe Neeman says it will keep last year’s prices despite rising ingredient costs, with traditional jam doughnuts at NIS 6 and elaborate versions at NIS 14.
