David Harris
ARTICLES BY: David Harris
Hamas Versus Israel: The Case for Moral Clarity
Two centuries ago, the great German poet Goethe said: "The hardest thing to see is what is in front of your eyes." It's as true today...
An Open Letter to Israel’s Critics
To Israel's critics: Want to be taken seriously by Israel and its friends? Here's your moment to demonstrate your bona fides. If you really mean what you say...
Opinion: The Palestinians Do Not Want Peace, Despite What the Media Tells You
Try as I might, there are some things I just don't get. For starters, I'm seeking to understand Israel's options in today's Middle East. To listen to...
Belzec — Past and Present
Belzec. It's not exactly a household name. But during World War II, Belzec, a small town in southeastern Poland, was one of the main Nazi death camps...
Europe’s Jews Should Not Leave
A week ago, four people were killed at the Jewish Museum in Brussels. The next day, two kippah-wearing brothers were severely beaten outside Paris en...
Europe Must Wake Up!
Europe needs to wake up to the threat posed by anti-Semitism. Sure, it thinks it's awake, but, in reality, only partially. The problem is bigger and deeper...
Wishing a Happy 66th Birthday to Israel!
For many nations, a 66th birthday may not generate much excitement. But if the country happens to be Israel, which celebrates its birthday this week,...
Give Ukraine a Chance
The Ukraine crisis continues. At this stage, no one can safely predict where the country will be a month from now, let alone a year...
Jan Karski: An Authentic Hero
This year, we mark what would have been Jan Karski's 100th birthday. The more time goes by, the more I miss him. Precisely when his voice...
The Meaning of Israel: A Personal View
Against the backdrop of recent efforts in some academic circles to vilify and isolate Israel, let me put my cards on the table right up...
Anti-Semitism, A Warning Sign for Europe
The European Union has had its share of daunting challenges. From sluggish growth to punishing austerity, from high levels of unemployment to fears of brain drain,...
Mind the Gap on Iran: A Time to Reassure Allies and Rebuild Trust
Israel appears to have come up with the short end of the stick in the just-announced Iran deal. While President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry...
Examining How Israel and the U.S. Differ on Iran
It is becoming increasingly difficult to mask the gap between Washington and Jerusalem on how best to deal with Iran's nuclear program. In particular, attention is...
What Does it Mean to Be Jewish?
As recent surveys reveal a disturbingly large number of American Jews—millions, in fact—who feel disconnected from their Jewish identity, allow me to share what being...
