Commentary
Hezbollah: Caught in the Horns of a Deterrence Dilemma
As a consequence of recent events and its own ill-advised declarations, Hezbollah finds itself caught on the horns of a strategic deterrence dilemma. The...
The Holocaust Meets American Ignorance, Antisemitism, and ‘Alternative Facts’
As the memory of the Holocaust fades -- and after the world recently commemorated the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II -- there is growing concern among Holocaust survivors about who will...
News Flash: Fatah Still Calls for Intifada Against Israel
Whether Israel's government considers pursuing annexation or decides against it, Palestinian factions of all stripes seem to find any justification to threaten violence against the Jewish state. Palestinians representing different factions and terrorist groups formed a...
Bringing Israeli Food and Culture Into the Jewish New Year
JNS.org - For many American Jews, Israel has become a political issue, and some Jews have become distanced from the country due to political issues. To counteract that trend, the “Israel trip” has become a central...
A Diplomatic Achievement for the History Books
JNS.org - The peace agreements between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain are an...
Synagogues Grapple With Changes for High Holiday Services
JNS.org - As fall arrives and the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout the United...
How Trump’s Balkan Deal Might Harm Israel
Kosovo and Serbia have a bloody and troubled history. As they attempt to reduce tensions...
The Palestinians’ Window of Opportunity Is Closing Fast
JNS.org - The peace agreements between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates...
Say Their Names: The Forgotten American Victims of Palestinian Terror
JNS.org - Some of the recent protests over police shootings have focused on a specific...
Hezbollah: Caught in the Horns of a Deterrence Dilemma
As a consequence of recent events and its own ill-advised declarations, Hezbollah finds itself caught on the horns of a strategic deterrence dilemma. The Khomeinist-Shiite...
The Holocaust Meets American Ignorance, Antisemitism, and ‘Alternative Facts’
As the memory of the Holocaust fades -- and after the world recently commemorated the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II --...
News Flash: Fatah Still Calls for Intifada Against Israel
Whether Israel's government considers pursuing annexation or decides against it, Palestinian factions of all stripes seem to find any justification to threaten violence against the...
Bringing Israeli Food and Culture Into the Jewish New Year
JNS.org - For many American Jews, Israel has become a political issue, and some Jews have become distanced from the country due to political issues. To...
A Diplomatic Achievement for the History Books
JNS.org - The peace agreements between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain are an economic, diplomatic, and strategic breakthrough. On the economic front, they...
Synagogues Grapple With Changes for High Holiday Services
JNS.org - As fall arrives and the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout the United States, prayers are very much needed, say rabbis across the...
How Trump’s Balkan Deal Might Harm Israel
Kosovo and Serbia have a bloody and troubled history. As they attempt to reduce tensions and to create new economic agreements between them, Israel has...
The Palestinians’ Window of Opportunity Is Closing Fast
JNS.org - The peace agreements between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have brought unprecedented hope and the promise of...
Say Their Names: The Forgotten American Victims of Palestinian Terror
JNS.org - Some of the recent protests over police shootings have focused on a specific victim -- Ms. Breonna Taylor. The “Say Her Name” campaign...
Palestinian Leaders Want to Ban Some Muslims From Praying at Al-Aqsa
After the UAE announced it would normalize relations with Israel: The Mufti of Jerusalem and the Palestinian Territories, Sheikh Muhammad Hussein, announced today that it is...
It’s Time for Israel’s Leaders to Take Responsibility
With Rosh Hashanah approaching, it is surely time for our leaders to take stock of themselves and recognize the terrible damage incurred on the nation...
The Middle East Transformation
It is hard — but not too hard — to feel sorry for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Now in the 15th year of his...
Qatar Is Pro-Iran and Anti-Gulf Arab
The Arab world is far less divided today than it has been in recent years, and is moving in a positive direction toward conciliation and...
The Moral Failure of Israel’s Approach to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Democracy as a method of government was designed to ensure individual freedom by decentralizing governmental power, with power descending from the top of a pyramid...
