Matti Friedman reflects on the disorienting changes in Israel by 2025, symbolized by the sudden absence of a protest tent near the Prime Minister's residence...

Matti Friedman's exploration of the early followers of Jesus reveals how this small group of Jews significantly influenced the course of religious and cultur...

Matti Friedman examines the pervasive tension felt by Israelis over the past two years, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict and the trauma surrounding hostag...

Matti Friedman critically examines the media narratives surrounding the recent Gaza conflict that began on October 7, 2023, highlighting discrepancies and mi...

Matti Friedman responds to Asaf Hazani's cultural anthropological perspective on the Gaza War, which he finds insightful yet lacking in scientific rigor and ...

In the wake of a recent conflict between Israel and Iran, significant attention is being drawn to the destruction caused by Iranian missile strikes, particul...

In the face of increasing tensions and ongoing missile exchanges with Iran, Israel finds itself in a unique moment of unity amidst crisis. The skies over Jer...

On Israel's 77th Independence Day, Matti Friedman reflects on the significance of the kibbutz, a quintessentially Israeli concept that symbolized communal li...

Asaf Hazani's book, developed from his field notes as an IDF reserve colonel during the Gaza conflict following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, provides ...

In an unprecedented week for Israeli politics, notable tensions arose when multiple aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were accused of working for Qa...