Can the Koran Solve Israel’s Political Impasse?

The crux of the problem lies in the fact that one of Benjamin Netanyahu’s potential coalition partners, the Religious Zionist Party (RZP) headed by Bezalel Smotrich, refuses to support him should Netanyahu rely in any way on the Islamist Ra’am party to reach a majority of 61 in Israel’s parliament, the Knesset.

Pretend Ambiguity is Useless

Israel’s desire to maintain ambiguity with regard to its military operations is understandable, but also comes with distinct disadvantages.

The Moral Courage of Isi Leibler

The death in Jerusalem of the 86-year-old leader has robbed the Jewish world of one of its towering figures at a time when it is particularly ill-equipped for such a loss.