The essay argues that the common narrative placing blame on Israel for the lack of peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is flawed.

The essay discusses the widespread hatred of Israel, which has brought together diverse groups across the political spectrum, from the extreme left to the extreme right.

On May 14, 1948, Israel declared independence and the United States recognized the new country.

In this segment, Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern of Tel Aviv Review discuss three significant topics, including the recent controversy surrounding public broadcasting in Israel, the government's decision to build a new settlement, and the political implications of Passover, a holiday known for its themes of freedom and redemption.

The article discusses the moral dilemma and inaction of the Obama Administration in response to the escalating violence in Syria, drawing parallels to the concept of the "morality of inertia" as explained by the Jewish literary critic Lionel Trilling in his essay "The Morality of Inertia."