The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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What it’s like inside the Hamas tunnels where six hostages were murdered
5 Sep 2024
In this episode, Maj. (Ret.) John Spencer delves into the challenges and intricacies of the tunnel warfare in Gaza as seen by the IDF and discusses the broad...
5 Sep 2024
Hadassah
Forging a New Vision of American Judaism and American Zionism
5 Sep 2024
The article reflects on the implications of the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, arguing for a renewed approach to American Judaism and Zionism. American J...
5 Sep 2024
Moment
Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah with Hanin Ghaddar, Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
5 Sep 2024
Expert discussion featuring former Lebanese journalist Hanin Ghaddar, Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller, and former NPR host Robert Siegel focuses on th...
5 Sep 2024
Forward
What is the Philadelphi Corridor, and why is it such a big deal to Netanyahu?
5 Sep 2024
The Philadelphi Corridor, a strategic strip along Gaza's border with Egypt, has become a significant issue in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas...
5 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
The Europe we once loved is vanishing before our eyes.
4 Sep 2024
The article critiques recent developments in Europe, particularly focusing on how it navigates its relationships with Israel amidst internal socio-political ...
4 Sep 2024
Kveller
‘Kissufim’ on Netflix Is a Timely and Harrowing Movie About What it Means to Be Israeli
4 Sep 2024
"Kissufim," directed by Keren Nechmad, is a poignant film exploring the intricacies of Israeli identity and history. Set in 1977 on Kibbutz Kissufim near the...
4 Sep 2024
Forward
The hostage murders are a wake-up call: U.S. officials must stop enabling Netanyahu
4 Sep 2024
In the wake of the murder of six hostages by Hamas, the article critiques the U.S. administration's approach to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's h...
4 Sep 2024
Hadassah
Aviva Klompas Is Reimagining Israel Education
4 Sep 2024
Aviva Klompas, a prominent Zionist figure, is transforming how Israel education is approached in the U.S. through her organization, Boundless Israel. This th...
4 Sep 2024
Israel: State of a Nation
A Mother’s Fight: Leah Goldin’s 10-Year Battle to Rescue Her Son from Hamas's Dungeons
4 Sep 2024
In this emotionally charged episode of "State of a Nation," Leah Goldin recounts her decade-long struggle to recover the remains of her son Hadar, who was ki...
4 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
Cracking Kamala Harris' Doublespeak About Israel
4 Sep 2024
In this critical essay by Nachum Kaplan for Future of Jewish, the focus is on U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and her ambiguous stance on Israel, revealing...
4 Sep 2024
The Free Press
The Front Page: How Close Is Iran to the Bomb?
4 Sep 2024
The article from The Free Press discusses Iran's nuclear weapon program, featuring an exclusive report by Jay Solomon. Documents reportedly show expanded fun...
4 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
To jump the queue in A&E, just grab a ‘Free Palestine’ badge
4 Sep 2024
The article explores the concerning rise of antisemitism within the context of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), particularly following the recent tens...
4 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
With Hamas, freeing the hostages will not be the endgame
4 Sep 2024
In his poignant article, Daniel Finkestein critiques the simplistic narratives surrounding the hostage crisis with Hamas, arguing that freeing hostages canno...
4 Sep 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Labour’s arms ban: bad timing and bad politics
4 Sep 2024
The Labour Party's decision to suspend some arms sales to Israel has been met with widespread criticism due to its poor timing and political implications. An...
4 Sep 2024
Ami
Elon Perry // An Insider’s Take on the war in Gaza
4 Sep 2024
Elon Perry, a former member of Israel's elite Golani Brigade and a seasoned journalist, provides an insider's perspective on the complexities of the war in G...
4 Sep 2024
Ami
What I Witnessed in Entebbe // A Givati Brigade commando who was part of the mission tells the story of the famous rescue.
4 Sep 2024
The Entebbe raid by the Israeli Defense Forces on July 4, 1976, remains one of the most successful counterterrorism operations, with members from the Golani ...
4 Sep 2024
Jewish Insider
The high-stakes battle over understanding Palestinian public opinion in Israel
4 Sep 2024
A recent controversy regarding a poll on Palestinian public opinion has sparked debate over the perceived support for Hamas in the aftermath of an October 7 ...
4 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
There is no right or wrong opinion about the Israeli hostages.
3 Sep 2024
The complexities surrounding the negotiations for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas are explored in this piece, highlighting the varied perspectives within Isr...
3 Sep 2024
JTA
As Israel endured a difficult weekend at home, its athletes won several Paralympic medals, bringing Paris total to 7
3 Sep 2024
During a challenging time for Israel marked by grief over the loss of hostages, Israeli athletes excelled at the Paralympic Games in Paris, winning a total o...
3 Sep 2024
Moment
B’Ivrit | Rumors, Whatsapp and Military Censorship
3 Sep 2024
This article examines the role of rumors, social media, and traditional media during a crisis in Israel, focusing on the spread of unverified news about host...
3 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
About Being Closed Minded
3 Sep 2024
The article discusses the polarized views on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the situation involving the deaths of six hostages durin...
3 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
A Tribute to Israel's Most Extraordinary non-Jewish Advocate
3 Sep 2024
This article, authored by Rabbi Jeremy Rosen, offers a tribute to Douglas Murray, a British journalist and author, recognized as an outspoken non-Jewish advo...
3 Sep 2024
JTA
Biden says Netanyahu is not doing enough to release the hostages
3 Sep 2024
President Biden expressed dissatisfaction with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. Biden's comments c...
3 Sep 2024
Tablet
‘Bring Them Home’ Is Bringing Us to the Brink
3 Sep 2024
The protests in Israel, particularly in Tel Aviv, reflect a deep division within Israeli society, as tens of thousands demand the return of Israeli hostages ...
3 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
The Deceiving Trap of Israel's So-Called 'Right to Defend Itself'
2 Sep 2024
The article critiques the often repeated notion that Israel's right to defend itself traps it in a cycle limiting its preemptive capabilities and deterrence....
2 Sep 2024
Moment
Opinion | Bibi’s Cold Calculation
2 Sep 2024
In light of the tragic discovery of six hostages murdered in Gaza, tensions in Israel have intensified, with many citizens blaming Prime Minister Benjamin Ne...
2 Sep 2024
Forward
The costs of this war are too high
2 Sep 2024
This article by Jodi Rudoren reflects on the heavy toll and ongoing nature of the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly through the lens of grieving mothers su...
2 Sep 2024
Forward
Netanyahu says he won’t cave to pressure amid criticism over hostage crisis
2 Sep 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed not to succumb to external pressure in the ongoing negotiations with Hamas, insisting on the retention of...
2 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
The Absurdity of Vilifying Democrats
2 Sep 2024
The article emphasizes the necessity for the Jewish community to maintain bipartisanship in its political engagements, particularly with regard to Israel. Ra...
2 Sep 2024
Forward
Trump’s Israel adviser suggests diverting $1 billion from Palestinian aid to fund West Bank annexation
2 Sep 2024
David Friedman, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, proposes in his new book the redirection of $1 billion from Palestinian aid to fund Israeli annexation of t...
2 Sep 2024
JTA
At funeral, Israeli president asks for forgiveness from Goldberg-Polin family for failing to protect and save their son Hersh
2 Sep 2024
At the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli hostage murdered in Gaza, Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued a heartfelt apology to the Goldbe...
2 Sep 2024
Forward
Watch: Tearful funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, American-Israeli hostage killed by Hamas
2 Sep 2024
The article reports on the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a young American-Israeli hostage killed by Hamas, held in Jerusalem. Thousands attended to pay re...
2 Sep 2024
18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers
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Yossi Klein Halevi: 'Anti-Zionism is an existential threat to the Jewish People'
2 Sep 2024
Yossi Klein Halevi argues that the conflict involving Israel, Hamas, and Iran should be understood as a broader regional war, not just an Israeli-Palestinian...
2 Sep 2024
The Free Press
Dark Tunnels and Moral Beacons
2 Sep 2024
This emotional piece recounts the tragic story of six Israeli hostages murdered by Hamas, focusing especially on Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli ci...
2 Sep 2024
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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EMERGENCY PODCAST: After the Hostage Slaughter
2 Sep 2024
In the wake of the execution of six hostages by Hamas, including the American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, this podcast discusses the complexities in Israeli and Am...
2 Sep 2024
The Beinart Notebook
To Save the Remaining Hostages, End the War Now
1 Sep 2024
The article discusses the tense and tragic situation surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly the impact on hostages. With six hostages re...
1 Sep 2024
Future of Jewish
Hamas' psychological warfare knows no bounds.
1 Sep 2024
The article delves into Hamas' strategy of psychological warfare against Israel, particularly highlighting their tactics surrounding hostages taken during th...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
Israel is reeling from an unbearable tragedy. But does it change anything?
1 Sep 2024
The tragic death of six Israeli hostages in Gaza has triggered nationwide protests and a general strike in Israel, sparking debates on whether this will chan...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
Massive protests, threats of a national strike as Israelis demand action after bodies of six hostages found
1 Sep 2024
Massive protests erupted across Israeli cities as public outcry intensified after the bodies of six hostages were discovered in Gaza. The demonstrators, many...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
The murder of the hostages may be a pivot point for a deal
1 Sep 2024
The killing of six Israeli hostages by Hamas has intensified public outrage against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, propelling protests and a pl...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
Six more hostages are dead. It’s time for all American Jews to join the opposition.
1 Sep 2024
In light of the tragic deaths of six hostages in Gaza, columnist Rob Eshman calls for American Jews to reassess their support for Israeli Prime Minister Neta...
1 Sep 2024
Forward
Thanks to his mother, we are all sitting shiva for Hersh Goldberg-Polin
1 Sep 2024
The tragic death of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a young American-Israeli hostage, has resonated deeply within the global Jewish community. His mother, Rachel Goldb...
1 Sep 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Finishing Off Hamas - And Dealing with Iran
1 Sep 2024
The article articulates a strong stance against Hamas and Iran in the context of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, exacerbated by the killing of Isra...
1 Sep 2024
Jewdicious
Six More Lives. Six More Gut Punches. Six More Reasons.
1 Sep 2024
Michael Golden's article reflects on the somber news of six Israeli hostages killed by Hamas, adding to the ongoing grief and tension in Israel. Intended ini...
1 Sep 2024
JTA
Netanyahu apologizes for the first time to a hostage family, blames Hamas for captives’ deaths
1 Sep 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare apology to the family of a hostage killed by Hamas, marking his first such apology amid ongoing publi...
1 Sep 2024
Haaretz Weekly
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Hostage's father: 'It's a living nightmare. And if Netanyahu doesn't get this done, there will be more bodies'
1 Sep 2024
This episode of Haaretz Weekly delves into the intense criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the hostage crisis involving six ...
1 Sep 2024
JTA
The progressive Jewish author whose book event was canceled has tough words for both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian debate
1 Sep 2024
Joshua Leifer, a noted Jewish progressive author, explores the complexities of American Jewish identity and Zionism in his book "Tablets Shattered: The End o...
1 Sep 2024
Rationalist Judaism
And What About American Jews?
1 Sep 2024
The article discusses the role of American Jews in supporting Israel, especially regarding army service. While the author believes it's unrealistic to expect...
1 Sep 2024
JTA
Joe Biden: ‘I am devastated and outraged’ by murder of American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin
1 Sep 2024
President Joe Biden expressed devastation and outrage over the murder of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American citizen killed in Gaza after being abducted by Ham...
1 Sep 2024
JTA
Family of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, confirms his death in Gaza
1 Sep 2024
The family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old American-Israeli taken hostage by Hamas at the Nova music festival on October 7, has confirmed his death. H...
1 Sep 2024