Chaim Lax
ARTICLES BY: Chaim Lax
Mahmoud Abbas’ Conflicting Legacy and the Future of the Palestinian Authority
In June 2022, it was rumored that Mahmoud Abbas, the octogenarian president of the Palestinian Authority (PA), was suffering from health issues and that his...
A History of Israel’s Start-Up Nation
The Israeli Central Bureau of Statistics announced that the inflation rate for July 2022 rose to 5.2%, the fastest yearly rate in 14 years. Described...
Will Warm Israel-Turkey Relations Cool Turkish Media’s Antisemitism?
The recent news that Israel and Turkey were upgrading their diplomatic relationship and would be exchanging ambassadors in the near future was received positively on...
The Top 5 Terror Groups Threatening Israel’s Existence
In the past few days, the world media has been awash with reports on terrorism against Israel, following the IDF's Operation Breaking Dawn against Palestinian...
Green Peace: How Israel and Its Neighbors Are Fighting to Save the Environment Together
The past few weeks have seen a rise in temperatures around the globe, with many countries experiencing unprecedented heat waves and devastating wildfires. Amid warnings by...
Portrayal of Israel’s ‘Bureaucratic Power’ Over the Palestinians Is a Lie
What is the nature of Israel’s Civil Administration in the West Bank? What do the soldiers who serve as liaisons between Israel and the Palestinians...
Washington Post Creates False Equivalence Between Israeli and Russian Strikes in Syria
In its headline above a recent article detailing foreign military activities in Syria, The Washington Post created a false equivalence between Israel’s defensive strikes and...
Hijackers, Bombers, and Masterminds: The 5 Most Popular Palestinian Terrorists in the West
One of the defining characteristics of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been the use of terrorism by Palestinian organizations and individuals in order to harm Israeli...
Top Israeli Daily’s Exposé Paints Troubling Picture of New York Times’ Israel Coverage
In a recent exposé published by the Israeli daily Ma’ariv, journalist Lilac Sigan paints a disturbing picture of The New York Times’ coverage of Israel...
New Archaeological Discoveries Confirm Ancient Connection of Israel to the Jewish People
The State of Israel might only be 74 years old, but the Land of Israel contains thousands of years worth of history inside it. Every...
After the Bullet: Re-Examining the Media’s Reporting on the Death of Shireen Abu Akleh
Since the death of veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on May 11 -- during an Israeli military operation in the terrorist hotbed of...
Seven Notorious Fake Quotes and Misquotes About Israel
A famous man once said, “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” When it comes to discussions...
Off Key: How Some Popular Music Is Spreading Antisemitism
As the number of hate crimes targeting Jewish people around the globe soars, an area that is receiving less attention is the existence of anti-Jewish...
Israel: Constitutional Revolution Without a Constitution
For many analysts and observers, one of the most striking features of the Israeli political and legal system is the lack of a written constitution. Unlike...
