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0 Politics Israel

America owes Israel a thank-you, not a lecture.

Bob Goldberg in Future of Jewish · 20 Jun

This guest essay by Bob Goldberg explores the strategic role Israel played in enabling Operation Epic Fury against Iran, emphasizing that Israel's significant contributions have been underappreciated by the U.S. administration.

0 Politics Israel

Trump’s JCPOA

Lee Smith in Tablet · 29 May

Lee Smith's piece on Trump's approach to Iran suggests a worrisome resemblance to the Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), but under a facade of being a firmer stance.

0 Politics Israel

The Battle over Hormuz, the UAE, and Why Hamas and Hezbollah Endure

Rafaela Siewert in The Free Press · 5 May

The article discusses the complex state of Middle Eastern geopolitics, focusing on key events such as the United Arab Emirates' exit from OPEC, ongoing conflicts involving Iran and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and the persistent tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

0 Politics Israel

The old Middle East is dying in front of us.

Hen Mazzig in Future of Jewish · 29 Apr

Hen Mazzig explores the shifting dynamics in the Middle East, highlighting the recent strategic alignment between Israel and the UAE in the face of Iranian aggression.

0 Politics History

The end of Iran's regime is coming.

Vaughn Cordle, CFA in Future of Jewish · 25 Apr

In this guest essay, Vaughn Cordle analyzes the current internal fractures within Iran's regime, driven by tensions between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and civilian leaders.

0 Politics Israel

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, even after Iran balks at new round of negotiations

Grace Gilson in Forward · 22 Apr

President Trump announced an extension of the U.S.-Israeli ceasefire with Iran despite Iran not agreeing to negotiations.

0 Gender/Identity Culture

Don’t Blame the Girlboss. Plus . . .

The Free Press in The Free Press · 17 Apr

The Free Press's coverage highlights the ongoing cultural debate about women's roles in society, focusing on the "girlboss" trope within the context of America's declining birthrates.

0 Politics Israel

Seven Myths About the Iran War

Michael Doran in Tablet · 13 Apr

Michael Doran challenges the prevailing narratives around Trump's foreign policy decisions on Iran, arguing against seven key myths propagated by both progressives and isolationists.

0 Politics Israel

The Zionist Question of Our Time: What now becomes possible?

Avi Mayer in Future of Jewish · 11 Apr

Avi Mayer's essay reflects on the current geopolitical dynamics following a two-week pause in the Middle Eastern conflict, primarily focusing on Iran's expanding military capabilities and its implications for regional security.

0 Politics History

If the Iranian regime survives, deterrence dies.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Mar

Joshua Hoffman's article delves into the persistent threat posed by the Iranian regime and the implications for global security should it continue to exist unchallenged.

0 Politics Israel

The Iran war was always about 100 miles of water.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 23 Mar

Vanessa Berg's essay delves into the geopolitical significance of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting it as a critical maritime corridor that shapes the U.S.-Iran conflict beyond the conventional narratives of nuclear threats and military tensions.

0 Politics Israel

Don't be fooled by Iran in English.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 11 Mar

Joshua Hoffman explores how Iran uses strategic bilingual messaging to influence global perceptions, portraying itself as peaceful in English to Western audiences while promoting hostility in Farsi and Arabic back home.

0 Politics Israel

A War of Endurance and Will

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Mar

In the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran, success is being gauged more by endurance and strategic objectives than by initial strikes.

0 Politics Israel

Victory Over Iran Would Fulfill A Dream; Restoring Israel’s Image In The U.S. Is A Mandate

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 6 Mar

Rosenblatt analyzes the complexities of the U.S.-Israel alliance amidst a military conflict with Iran.

0 Politics Israel

Israel shoots down Iranian fighter jet; Iranian drone targets Turkey as war enters 5th day

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 4 Mar

Israel and the U.S. are engaged in an unprecedented military conflict with Iran, now five days old.

0 Politics History

The West's Ultimate Misunderstanding of the Middle East

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 4 Mar

Nachum Kaplan's essay argues that Western misunderstandings of the Middle East stem from a fundamental difference in temporal perspective.

0 Politics Israel

Amid Iran tensions, Huckabee tells US embassy staff in Israel they should leave ‘TODAY’ if they wish

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 27 Feb

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has advised embassy staff and their families to consider leaving Israel promptly due to rising tensions that suggest a possible U.S. military action against Iran.

0 Communities History

The Future is Sephardic

Sapir · 25 Feb

As American Jews reflect on what some call their "Golden Age," there's a growing divergence between Ashkenazi and Sephardic visions of the future.

0 Politics Israel

After 3-hour White House meeting, Trump says he ‘insisted’ to Netanyahu that Iran talks should continue

Grace Gilson in Forward · 11 Feb

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, aiming to influence the U.S. stance on negotiations with Iran.

0 Politics Israel

5 things to know ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Simone Saidmehr in Forward · 11 Feb

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are preparing for a significant meeting at the White House, focusing primarily on U.S.-Iran relations amidst renewed nuclear negotiations and the controversial treatment of protesters by Tehran.

0 Politics Israel

Map of Israeli targets goes up in Tehran as tensions simmer ahead of Netanyahu’s White House visit

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 9 Feb

As tensions rise between the U.S. and Iran, Tehran has displayed a map marking Israeli targets in a well-known propaganda area called Palestine Square.

0 Politics Israel

Will he or won’t he? Analysts don’t rule out Iran strike despite diplomatic flurry

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 3 Feb

Despite the Trump administration's diplomatic engagement with Iran, experts suggest that military action remains a strong possibility.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Antisemitism, anti-Israel rhetoric a key feature of Saudi Arabia’s regional realignment

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 26 Jan

Saudi Arabia's recent pivot towards anti-Israel and antisemitic rhetoric, highlighted by state-sanctioned media outlets, signifies a shift in its regional alignments.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The case for Jewish optimism in 2026

Rob Eshman in Forward · 31 Dec 2025

Jewish optimism, despite the predictable cycles of alarm and hardship, can be rooted in recent global and local improvements.

0 Politics Israel

The UN wants more war.

Shlomo Levin in Future of Jewish · 25 Nov 2025

Rabbi Shlomo Levin critiques the United Nations' stance on a recent ceasefire plan devised by former U.S. President Donald Trump to address the Gaza conflict.

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