Israel: State of a Nation
Compassion in Combat | How Unit 669 Balances Duty and Humanity (Pt. 2)
21 Apr 2025
In the conclusion of a two-part series, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy engages in a poignant conversation with Guy M., a combat medic from...
21 Apr 2025
JTA
Israeli army fires deputy commander after finding ‘operational errors’ in killing of 15 Gazans
21 Apr 2025
An Israeli army deputy commander has been dismissed following an investigation into a tragic incident in Gaza where 15 individuals were killed, including med...
21 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
What happens when you kidnap a Jew? Apparently, nothing.
21 Apr 2025
In a provocative commentary, Joshua Hoffman highlights the disparity in public attention between Edan Alexander, a young American-Israeli kidnapped by Hamas,...
21 Apr 2025
Jewish Insider
Cait Conley brings deep knowledge of Middle East, counterterrorism to NY-17 primary
21 Apr 2025
Cait Conley, a Democratic candidate vying for the 17th Congressional District in New York, leverages her extensive background in Middle East affairs and coun...
21 Apr 2025
JTA
Eyeing a new opportunity, Jewish settlers are positioning themselves on the Gaza border
18 Apr 2025
In the shadow of the Gaza conflict, Jewish settlers, led by the Nachala Israel Movement, are advancing efforts to re-establish settlements near the Gaza Stri...
18 Apr 2025
The Beinart Notebook
April “Ask Me Anything”
18 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart hosts a monthly Ask Me Anything (AMA) session for his subscribers, providing insights and discussions on various contemporary Jewish and politi...
18 Apr 2025
Jewish Currents
“All He Draws Is Monsters!” - Understanding Zionist forefather Max Nordau’s vision of “degenerate” art and his attitudes toward diaspora Jews can illuminate our present-day crisis.
18 Apr 2025
Max Nordau, a key figure in early Zionist thought, is known for his controversial views on art and his role in shaping perceptions of Jewish identity. In the...
18 Apr 2025
Forward
Itamar Ben-Gvir is coming to America, with stops at Yale and in New York City already set
17 Apr 2025
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's first trip to the United States has ignited controversy among American Jewish communities, reflecting hi...
17 Apr 2025
Forward
Israel just threw another wrench in the peace process — and possibly doomed the last hostages
17 Apr 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent demand for Hamas to fully disarm before a ceasefire throws a wrench into the already fraught peace process. Despit...
17 Apr 2025
JTA
El Salvador’s president, Trump’s new deportation partner, has a strange history with Jews and Israel
17 Apr 2025
Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's president, is a controversial figure with a complex relationship with Jewish and Israeli issues. Despite his Palestinian heritage...
17 Apr 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Trump's Restrainers, Restraining Israel
17 Apr 2025
Commentary Magazine's podcast delves into a New York Times story revealing Donald Trump's decision not to support an Israeli strike on Iran, highlighting int...
17 Apr 2025
JTA
Report: Trump scuttled Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities
17 Apr 2025
The report by Philissa Cramer discusses how former President Donald Trump dismissed an Israeli plan for a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, despi...
17 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
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17 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish, led by Joshua Hoffman, is reaching out for financial support to continue providing nuanced and in-depth coverage of Jewish topics, Israel, ...
17 Apr 2025
Jewish Insider
Israel boxed in as Trump blocks Iran attack and pursues deal
17 Apr 2025
Israel is once again in a complex diplomatic bind as the Trump administration engages in nuclear talks with Iran, echoing past tensions during the Obama era....
17 Apr 2025
Jewish Insider
Brad Sherman’s primary challenger Jake Rakov stays in step with him on Israel policy
17 Apr 2025
Jake Rakov, a former staffer for Congressman Brad Sherman, is challenging his old boss for a Los Angeles congressional seat, while maintaining similar pro-Is...
17 Apr 2025
Forward
US claims Mohsen Mahdawi’s activism could ‘potentially undermine’ prospect of peace in Gaza
16 Apr 2025
The arrest and potential deportation of Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist, has sparked significant controversy. Secretar...
16 Apr 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Against “Even-Handedness”
16 Apr 2025
Peter Beinart reflects on the unequal attention given to Jewish and Palestinian narratives, especially in the context of discussions on Gaza. As he tours for...
16 Apr 2025
JTA
How one Washington-area day school saw a surge of recruits in Israel’s military since Oct. 7
16 Apr 2025
The Berman Hebrew Academy in Aspen Hill, Maryland, has witnessed a significant number of its graduates enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) following t...
16 Apr 2025
Unpacked
The Israeli Identity Crisis No One Talks About | Explained
16 Apr 2025
The video explores the complexities of Israeli identity, highlighting the original vision for Israel as a unified, strong nation distinct from its exilic pas...
16 Apr 2025
Forward
Israelis can no longer enter the Maldives after Palestinian-solidarity ban goes into effect
16 Apr 2025
The Maldives has officially implemented a ban prohibiting Israeli passport holders from entering the country, a move prompted by its government as a gesture ...
16 Apr 2025
Moment
B’Ivrit | Failure or Victory Lap? Israeli Media Assesses Netanyahu’s DC Visit
15 Apr 2025
Israeli media offers divergent perspectives on Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent visit to Washington, reflecting broader political divisions. Coverage ranged...
15 Apr 2025
JTA
Pro-Israel groups called for Mohsen Mahdawi’s deportation. He was arrested at a citizenship interview.
15 Apr 2025
Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist and permanent U.S. resident, was arrested by ICE at a citizenship interview, amid a crackdown encouraged by far-ri...
15 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
In 1999, 15,000 tons of archaeological earth were ruined | Eylon Levy with Doron Spielman
14 Apr 2025
In 1999, a significant archaeological controversy unfolded when 15,000 tons of earth containing valuable historical artifacts were displaced during the expan...
14 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
Thirty years ago, Israel deported Hamas. The world made Israel take it back.
14 Apr 2025
In 1992, Israel attempted to curb terrorism by deporting 417 leaders of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad to Lebanon. This move included significant figure...
14 Apr 2025
Forward
This Passover, let's retire the word 'Zionist' once and for all
11 Apr 2025
Jonah Platt argues for retiring the term "Zionist," suggesting it has become a liability in the discourse surrounding Israel. While originally signifying Jew...
11 Apr 2025
JTA
Plane carrying freed Israeli hostages and US lawmakers clipped at DC airport
11 Apr 2025
An incident at Reagan Washington National Airport involved two American Airlines planes, carrying freed Israeli hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel alongside U.S...
11 Apr 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Bungling the Good Things
11 Apr 2025
The episode delves into the ongoing challenges faced by the Trump administration in dealing with international relations, particularly concerning hostages wi...
11 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
The Controversial Company Betting Big on Israel
10 Apr 2025
Palantir's CTO, Shyam Sankar, emphasizes the urgency of revitalizing Western defense capabilities by learning from Israel's more fluid integration of militar...
10 Apr 2025
JTA
Trump is about to talk to Iran, Israel’s sworn enemy. Here’s what you need to know.
10 Apr 2025
In a significant geopolitical move, Donald Trump announced that the United States would engage in direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program while sitti...
10 Apr 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Huckabee Confirmed Without a Single Jewish Vote
10 Apr 2025
In a Senate confirmation vote for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the U.S. ambassador to Israel, all Jewish Democratic senators voted against him, ...
10 Apr 2025
18forty
How a Japanese Novelist Guided Me to My Soul’s Depths in Wartime
10 Apr 2025
Sruli Fruchter reflects on how Haruki Murakami's literature provided solace during his five months of Israeli army reserve duty amidst the Israel-Hamas War. ...
10 Apr 2025
JTA
Israeli reservists are discharged after hundreds call for release of hostages and end of war
10 Apr 2025
A group of nearly 1,000 Israeli Air Force reservists called for a government deal to release hostages held by Hamas in exchange for ending the ongoing confli...
10 Apr 2025
Forward
Freed hostage Liri Albag responds to backlash over Netanyahu criticism: ‘I fear what we have become’
10 Apr 2025
Liri Albag, an Israeli soldier recently freed from Hamas captivity, has faced significant online abuse from Benjamin Netanyahu supporters after criticizing t...
10 Apr 2025
Jewish Insider
Lawmakers, national security experts skeptical of Trump’s Iran diplomacy
10 Apr 2025
Lawmakers and national security experts express deep skepticism over the Trump administration's nuclear negotiations with Iran, doubting the possibility of a...
10 Apr 2025
Jewschool
Why Liberal American Jews Should Boycott the World Zionist Congress
9 Apr 2025
Akiva Lichtenberg argues that liberal American Jews should abstain from voting in the World Zionist Congress (WZC) elections, as the institution has become i...
9 Apr 2025
JTA
France will move to recognize a Palestinian state this year, Macron says
9 Apr 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans for France to formally recognize the state of Palestine within the coming months, marking a significant ...
9 Apr 2025
JTA
Senate confirms Mike Huckabee as Israel ambassador
9 Apr 2025
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Mike Huckabee, a former Arkansas governor and Christian Zionist, as the new ambassador to Israel, with a 53-46 vote. While all ...
9 Apr 2025
JTA
Most Americans don’t want the US to conquer Gaza, Pew survey finds
9 Apr 2025
A Pew Research Center survey highlights that a majority of Americans, 62%, oppose former President Donald Trump's idea of the U.S. taking over Gaza, with 46%...
9 Apr 2025
Unpacked
The Real Reason the World Sides Against Israel | Explained
9 Apr 2025
The video "The Real Reason the World Sides Against Israel | Explained" from Unpacked explores the complex nature of Israel's power dynamics on the global sta...
9 Apr 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
We Survived October 7. But We Couldn’t Talk About It.
9 Apr 2025
Israeli soldiers who lived through the traumatic events of October 7 struggle to articulate their experiences, often resorting to understated greetings like ...
9 Apr 2025
Forward
Can Israel's love for Trump survive his coming negotiations with Iran?
8 Apr 2025
As President Donald Trump signals a renewal of nuclear negotiations with Iran, concerns arise in Israel over whether his approach will genuinely safeguard Is...
8 Apr 2025
Future of Jewish
My First Bomb Shelter Experience in Israel
8 Apr 2025
During a Shabbat celebration in Jerusalem, Ted Goldstein experienced an interruption of peace as sirens warned of an incoming missile threat. Despite the phy...
8 Apr 2025
Forward
Conservative movement softens support for two-state solution
8 Apr 2025
The Conservative and Reform Jewish movements in the U.S. are shifting their stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amid recent geopolitical tensions. Hi...
8 Apr 2025
Moment
Bibi Rushes to Washington, Leaves Empty-Handed
8 Apr 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unexpected trip to Washington to meet President Trump was driven by urgent developments surrounding U.S.-Iran neg...
8 Apr 2025
Mishpacha
Parshas Tzav-Pesach
8 Apr 2025
Reflecting on her life in Israel amid missile attacks, Cindy Scarr draws a spiritual correlation between her experiences and the teachings of Pesach. She jux...
8 Apr 2025
Forward
AIPAC attacks Democrats who voted to stop arms sales to Israel
8 Apr 2025
AIPAC, the influential pro-Israel lobby, has launched a significant ad campaign targeting Democratic senators who supported resolutions to halt significant a...
8 Apr 2025
JTA
Asked if he plans to drop 17% tariff on Israeli goods, Trump says, ‘Maybe not’
8 Apr 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington did not yield a commitment from President Trump to rescind the 17% tariff on Israeli goods, despite Ne...
8 Apr 2025
Tablet
The King’s Foils
8 Apr 2025
Michael Doran's article analyzes the divergent foreign policy approaches of the hypothetical second term of a Trump administration, highlighting an intriguin...
8 Apr 2025
JTA
Meeting with Netanyahu, Trump again floats proposal for US to take over Gaza
7 Apr 2025
During a meeting in Washington, President Trump revisited his controversial proposal for the U.S. to take control of Gaza with Israeli Prime Minister Netanya...
7 Apr 2025
Forward
Trump says US has begun direct talks with Iran over its nuclear program
7 Apr 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that direct negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program will commence, following a meeting with Israeli Prime M...
7 Apr 2025