Jacob’s final glance at his sons is not a sentimental farewell scene, but a ruthless prophetic analysis of the human soul.
Opinions
Thoughts for Shabbat
The government can’t be trusted to investigate itself, but neither can institutions that are biased against it. History will render its verdict; in the meantime, it should be left to Israel’s voters.
“Blessed are the peacemakers”
Restoring normalization with Israel depends on three conditions: preventing an Islamist return to power, dismantling Iran’s growing influence and stabilizing Eastern Sudan.
The Summit
An analysis of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — heavy on symbolism, light on decisions, with unresolved bills still to come.
With antisemitism surging on both the left and the right, the future remains uncertain. But the Trump-Netanyahu meeting is a reminder that the Jewish state is winning—and not alone.
History shows how quickly allies can turn into adversaries.
In Israel, it is believed that as long as the Syrian leader attempts to wage a dual struggle against both ISIS and external actors such as Iran, his ability to achieve a decisive victory will remain limited.
Senior officials in Washington believe there is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for moves that could pull the region in a better direction.
