Tag: Jewish State

Rabbi Doron Perez reflects on his son Daniel's courageous actions as an IDF officer before being killed by Hamas terrorists.
The Biden administration's decision to withhold certain armaments from Israel, despite the aid bill's passage, marks a significant development in US-Israel relations.
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the upcoming Israeli Independence Day in 2024, highlighting the challenges facing Israel, including an existential war with Hamas and strained international relationships.
The essay discusses the comparison between the biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah and the current situation in Gaza and the West Bank, accusing Palestinians of perpetrating heinous acts of violence against Jews and advocating for their destruction akin to the biblical annihilation of Sodom.
The text discusses the ongoing issue of antisemitism in the West, particularly in relation to the Gaza war protests at American college campuses, highlighting a double standard applied to Israel.
The essay criticizes mainstream media's coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting common false premises perpetuated by laziness, ignorance, and racism, impacting reporting accuracy.
The text discusses the relationship between the Holocaust and the creation of Israel, emphasizing that while the Holocaust influenced international support for Israel's formation, realpolitik played a significant role as well.
Antisemitism has deep historical roots that have evolved over time, with Jews facing persecution and discrimination across different regions.
The article explores the Hebrew root כֹּחַ (kof, feh, tav), meaning strength, and its various associations with military might, leadership, and power in Jewish texts and current events in Israel.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer successfully persuaded House Speaker Johnson to pass a $14.3 billion military aid bill to Israel, free of conditions, emphasizing the importance of supporting Israel's defense.
The text discusses the author's frustration with anti-Israel sentiment among some progressive Jewish individuals who criticize Israel, highlighting figures like Ilan Papp, Noam Chomsky, Avi Shlaim, and Naomi Klein.
In May 1948, Chaim Weizmann, physically and mentally exhausted, learned of the declaration of an independent Jewish state named Israel while in New York.
The text discusses the historical context of Israel's struggles for independence and security, highlighting Golda Meir's speech in 1948 emphasizing the Jewish people's right to self-determination in their historic homeland.
The article discusses how the West can learn from Israel's approach towards Iran in setting red lines.
Israel is facing challenges in the realm of public relations amidst its conflict with Hamas, which has a strong PR machine influencing international opinion.
The text discusses the concept of collective punishment in relation to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, arguing that it might be necessary due to the support for terrorism among a significant portion of the Palestinian population.
The article discusses the need for Israel to take decisive action against Iran's aggressive strategies in the Middle East.
The text is an open letter addressed to the people of Palestine, highlighting the failures and challenges faced by Palestinians in establishing a self-sustaining state, urging them to strategically accept living alongside an independent Jewish state for lasting peace.
Sen. John Fetterman criticized President Biden for not supporting Israel in the face of Iran's recent attack, emphasizing the need to stand firmly with Israel due to their shared enemy in Iran.
American rabbis are experiencing anxiety and grappling with the ongoing conflict in Israel six months after it began.
The text discusses the impact of October 7th on the West, emphasizing a rise in extremism and anti-Semitism, notably in cities like London.
The article discusses the relationship between the holiday of Purim and the concept of Jewish sovereignty, highlighting differing viewpoints on the importance and limitations of having a Jewish state.
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the current challenges facing Israel's leadership, including issues with the military, humanitarian aid in Gaza, the Haredi draft, and hostage negotiations.
In a guest essay for Future of Jewish, Nachum Kaplan of Moral Clarity challenges the narrative of "No peace on stolen land," commonly heard at pro-Palestinian rallies.
Pro-Palestinian protesters recently vandalized a portrait of Lord Balfour at Trinity College in Cambridge, England, due to his authorship of the Balfour Declaration in 1917, which supported establishing a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine.