How the funeral of the Bibas family highlighted the stark contrast between the defining worldviews of Israelis and their jihadist foes.
Opinions
Culture of love, culture of hate
Apparently, Witkoff believes that Hamas’s political activities are not as dangerous as its terrorism. Otherwise, how could he even consider the possibility that Hamas could be transformed into a political party?
The art of empathy
How can I put myself in another person’s shoes, how can I empathize with their feelings, how can I see into their heart?
Talk of a “deep state” or “shadow government” that undermines the duly-elected representatives makes people nervous.
The Trump proposal comprises a point of singularity marking a sharp break from past trends, and a sober recognition of the futility of the past pursuit of some mythical Palestinian “peace partner.”
Trump’s new world order resembles a puzzle, and Israel is only one part of it. If implemented, it could change everything.
As Israel grapples with the ongoing war, the growing focus on hostage negotiations raises critical questions about national endurance and the balance between immediate humanitarian concerns and long-term security imperatives.
Keeping the goal in sight
The journeys of the Israelites in Exodus and Numbers are similar.
As war continues on three fronts, Israel now finds itself on the brink of a possible constitutional crisis.
