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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 Israel

Trump Loves Israel’s Fighting Prowess. So Why Not Ukraine’s?

Elliott Abrams in The Free Press · 1 Apr

Elliott Abrams explores the disparity in Donald Trump's admiration for Israel's military capabilities versus Ukraine's similar efforts.

0 Politics Culture

The Prince’s Wound

Nancy Hartevelt Kobrin in Tablet · 20 Feb

Nancy Hartevelt Kobrin explores the complex psychological and sociocultural dynamics facing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).

0 Politics History

The Bloodlands of Africa

Bernard-Henri Lévy in Tablet · 6 Nov 2025

Bernard-Henri Lévy's immersive reporting from war-torn Sudan highlights the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe that has largely gone unnoticed by the international community.

0 Television/Film Politics

Is ‘Andor’ about Jews, Palestinians — or both and/or neither?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 7 May 2025

The article examines the cultural and political inspirations behind the second season of the Star Wars series "Andor," particularly highlighting its parallels with historical and current events concerning Jews and Palestinians.

0 Communities Israel

The true meaning of Israeli resilience

The Glue, with Eric Fingerhut · 20 Dec 2024

The episode explores the role of community resilience in post-disaster recovery, featuring insights from Dr. Daniel Aldrich on Israel's ability to rebuild amidst ongoing challenges.

0 Politics Israel

Inside President Joe Biden’s trip to Israel

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider · 13 Jul 2022

President Joe Biden's visit to Israel marks a significant diplomatic event, emphasizing the deep connections between the United States and Israel, and highlighting key regional issues.

0 Politics History

Are Jews Indigenous to the Land of Israel?

Ryan Bellerose in Tablet · 9 Feb 2017

Ryan Bellerose, a Métis activist from Canada, argues for the indigeneity of Jews to the land of Israel by drawing on historical, archaeological, and genetic evidence.