Rabin, Peres, #MeToo and the Battle Among Sacred Cows

If anyone was still wondering whether sexual assault trumps Palestinian statehood or the other way around, this week provided a pretty clear answer.
Lapid and Bennett’s Old-New Diplomacy

Last year Israel had a reality-based foreign policy, but now Jerusalem seems bent on reinstating the Palestinian veto and glorifying the Jewish state’s enemies.
Has Israel’s Arab Minority Reached a Crossroads?

One of the major turning points in the formation of the recent government in Israel was the willingness of the Ra’am Party to participate in the coalition.
Bennett Can’t Have it Both Ways with Biden

Remaining true to Israeli interests and “bridging gaps” with the Democratic Party is a contradiction in terms.
How Putin Understands the Lapid-Bennett Government

Russia’s decision to assist the Syrians in intercepting Israeli strikes on Iranian assets is a major strategic blow.
Israel Is Making New Friends, with Netanyahu Out of Office

This is because Netanyahu had a rocky relationship with the Kingdom of Jordan and also appeared to even use the new UAE ties as a planned campaign stop in an election season.
How Ben & Jerry’s Israel Boycott has United Many Jews

Some issues simply go too far, and Ben & Jerry’s decision to stop selling its ice cream in “Occupied Palestinian Territories” was one of those.
The Lapid-Bennett Government’s Foreign Policy ‘Doctrine’

Under Yair Lapid’s stewardship, Israel’s foreign policy isn’t based on Israel’s national interests, but on sucking up to the cool kids—the progressives in America, the jetsetters in Brussels and the Palestinians.
A Year with Too Much to Mourn

On this Tisha B’Av, Jews should note a year of sorrow and continued baseless hatred that is tearing us apart. In the face of hate and existential challenges, it’s long past time to find common ground.
The ADL Chief’s Disingenuous Epiphany About Left-Wing Anti-Semitism

Lest one was tempted by Jonathan Greenblatt’s recent op-ed to give him credit for doing his job, he made sure to let his leanings come out in the conclusion.