Jason Silverman

Jason holds a BA in Middle East Studies and Hebrew from The Ohio State University and an MA in International Relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Jason decided to make Aliyah in 2014 and served in the IDF in the Armored Corps.
He currently resides in Jerusalem and is pursuing a PhD in International Relations focusing on national movements and their engagement of diaspora communities. Jason is also a political and social activist.

More articles from Jason Silverman

Young Diaspora Jews on a visit to Israel. — Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Jewish World

Should Diaspora Jews Have a Say in Israel’s Internal Affairs?

The divide between Jews in Israel and abroad has widened. A new Knesset bill could bridge the gap

Why are the Jews Always Involved in Social Justice? — Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Jewish World

Why are the Jews Always Involved in Social Justice?

Jews have been on the frontlines for social justice around the world. Here’s why.

Saudi Arabia is embracing a new Middle East, and leaving the Palestinians behind. — EPA/STR

Middle East

A New Middle East is Truly Emerging

And the only losers are a corrupt Palestinian leadership clinging to the failed policies of the past

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Corona and the Jewish Holidays — Gili Yaari /Flash90

Coronavirus

Corona and the Jewish Holidays

Corona and the Jewish holidays just don’t seem to mix well. Everyone wants to be with family and friends, but how can Israel cope with it all and what is the government doing?

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Analysis: Netanyahu Exposes Hezbollah Arms Depot in UN Address — Prime Minister's Office

Middle East

Analysis: Netanyahu Exposes Hezbollah Arms Depot in UN Address

Netanyahu again used his considerable skills as an orator and performer to put the ball in the international community’s court

Israel and Bahrain will normalize relations. — EPA/STR

Middle East

Second Deal in 29 Days: Bahrain Normalizes With Israel

Israel and Bahrain have been cooperating behind-the-scenes for years, and can now make it official

Netanyahu doctrine of peace for peace has paid off, but remains limited. — Yossi Aloni

Opinions

Netanyahu’s “Peace for Peace” is Great, But Limited

Conditions for and the context of peace are vastly different with the Palestinians

Israel Law of Return makes allowances for who is a Jew. — Noam Moskowitz/Flash90

Opinions

Don’t Remove the Grandchild Clause

Israel’s Law of Return provides refuge to ALL Jews, and must remain that way

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Israel-UAE peace deal could upset Israel's qualitative military edge. — Creative Commons

Opinions

The Missing Link in the Israel-UAE Peace Deal

Is normalization worth upsetting Israel’s qualitative military edge?

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Israel and the UAE come to terms for peace. — Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90

Middle East

Analysis of Historic Agreement Between Israel and the UAE

This is only the beginning of a much greater trend. The UAE has opened the floodgates

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Will a Joe Biden presidency be good or bad for Israel? — Amos Ben Gershom/GPO

Opinions

A Joe Biden Presidency Isn’t Israel’s Worst Nightmare

In fact, it might bring Israel back into the bi-partisan fold

A New Round of Elections Looming in Israel — Miriam Alster/Flash90

Israel

A New Round of Elections Looming in Israel

A controversial Knesset bill and ongoing dispute over the state budget could lead to another round of indecisive elections

“This Time It’s Different” — Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90

Israel

“This Time It’s Different”

Israel Today reporter Jason Silverman with a live update on the protests from the streets of Jerusalem

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Israelis Concerned Over Irresponsible Government — Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Coronavirus

Israelis Concerned Over Irresponsible Government

After initial coronavirus success, Israel’s is now a cautionary tale with Netanyahu losing popularity fast

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Steps Israel can take to shrink the Palestinian conflict. — Hassan Jedi/Flash90

Opinions

What if Israel Could ‘Shrink’ the Friction with the Palestinians?

Instead of drastic unilateral moves, Israel should take steps to remove the global spotlight

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Netanyahu wants to annex the Jordan Valley. — Hadas Parush/Flash90

Israel

New Government, New Challenges: The Danger of Annexation

Some try to hasten the fulfillment of prophecy, but we Israelis are the ones who must go to war as a result

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Arab Israeli MK delivers historic speech on Holocaust Remembrance Day — Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90

Opinions

Arab MK Delivers Historic Address on Holocaust

“I stand here to show solidarity with the Jewish people now and forever.”

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Netanyahu and Gantz might shake hands, but don't believe the smiles. — Miriam Alster/FLASH90

Opinions

Can Netanyahu Be Trusted to Keep His Promises?

Understanding Israel’s political “balagan” in the shadow of a global pandemic

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The last Israeli election has provided more questions than answers. — Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

Israel

Israeli Politics: A Guide for the Perplexed

Last Israeli election left more questions than answers, but Israel Today has got you covered.

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Should Being Anti-Israel be Equated With Antisemitism? — Melanie Fidler/Flash90

Jewish World

Should Being Anti-Israel be Equated With Antisemitism?

Are the Jewish people members of a shared religion, or a national people group?

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