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Tag: Idf (Israeli Defense Forces)

0 Israel Jewish Law

Torah and Army: The Big Index

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 14 Aug

The text discusses the author's posts on the topic of charedim and army service, highlighting the divide in perspectives between those in the United States and Israel regarding the importance of serving in the IDF.

0 Israel Politics

The Conflict in the Middle East Is About One Thing: Iran.

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 30 Jul

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly between Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israel, is essentially driven by Iran's influence and regional ambitions.

0 Israel Education

The Real Charedi Reason for Opposing the Draft

Emes Ve-Emunah · 15 Jul

Charedi leaders oppose military draft due to concerns that military service would expose the youth to detrimental secular influences like immodesty and materialism, leading to a potential abandonment of religious lifestyle.

0 Israel Antisemitism

Do You Actually Hate Jews?

Cynical Publius in Tablet · 22 May

The author, a Roman Catholic American with experience in the Middle East, reflects on the contrast between Israel and its neighbors, highlighting Israel's democracy, respect for human rights, and diversity despite its imperfections.

0 Israel Politics

Israel is now throttling Hamas in Rafah – but it may also choke itself

Jewish Chronicle · 9 May

The text discusses the recent Israeli military operation in Rafah to uncover smuggling tunnels and gain control of strategic assets while acknowledging the historical challenges faced in the region, including the APC Disaster in 2004.

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War and Passion

Mitchel R. Aeder in Jewish Action · 3 Dec 2023

This article reflects on the emotional and devastating three weeks following the Simchas Torah massacre in Israel, during which the IDF bombed Gaza and a ground invasion began.

0 Israel Politics

Is Israel Headed for Another Gaza War?

Jacob Siegel in Tablet · 13 Nov 2018

Israel appeared to be on the brink of war with Gaza following a $15 million cash infusion from Qatar intended to maintain quiet.

0 Israel Politics

The "This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land" Edition

Promised Podcast · 9 Feb 2017

In this episode of the Tel Aviv Review, hosts Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern discuss three significant topics: the approval of a bill by the Knesset allowing the expropriation of privately-owned land in occupied territories, the tensions arising from a rocket fired from Gaza towards a Jewish town and the IDF response, as well as a viral cartoon advocating religious women to avoid army service due to boredom, ennui, and sexual harassment.