Commentary
The ‘Both-Sidism’ of Trey Yingst’s Fox News Coverage
Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst claims to be a journalist who reports fairly and accurately. But amidst the fog of war, Yingst’s...
The Mullahs Can Survive Bombs — They Can’t Survive Memes
For years, Western commentators have wondered aloud why the vast resources of Israel’s public diplomacy efforts -- Hasbara, as it’s often called -- have so consistently fallen flat -- earnest explainer videos; carefully captioned infographics;...
Being Jewish and Gay Today Is an Act of Resistance
I’m a lesbian. I’m alternative. I’m an Israeli-born Jew, and I’m a nurse with more heart than people expect. I adore human beings, with all their qualities and flaws. Why do these things feel like contradictions...
The US Attack on Iran Was Legal
After June 21, when the US bombed critical nuclear sites in Iran, some members of Congress called the mission illegal. It appears the hostilities have ended for now. But the legality of “Operation Midnight Hammer”...
Threading Liberty: A Family’s Flight Toward American Freedom
Inside a small toy store in Kiev, my grandmother scanned the faces of 10 identical...
Unreported: Saudi King Rewards 1,000 Palestinian Terrorists’ Relatives with Free Mecca Pilgrimage
There has long been speculation about Saudi Arabia normalizing its relations with Israel, as part...
Examining Three Remarkable Women From Jewish History in These Turbulent Times
Anyone interested in history will know that the Yalta Conference was a meeting between the...
What the Tale of Korach Tells Us About the New York City Mayoral Race
Eric Hoffer was an American longshoreman and self-taught philosopher. His 1951 book The True Believer brilliantly dissected...
When Performative Politics Replace Principles: The Rise of Zohran Mamdani and the Fall of Democratic Messaging
The recent political rise of Zohran Mamdani should alarm anyone who still believes in responsible...
The ‘Both-Sidism’ of Trey Yingst’s Fox News Coverage
Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst claims to be a journalist who reports fairly and accurately. But amidst the fog of war, Yingst’s desire...
The Mullahs Can Survive Bombs — They Can’t Survive Memes
For years, Western commentators have wondered aloud why the vast resources of Israel’s public diplomacy efforts -- Hasbara, as it’s often called -- have so...
Being Jewish and Gay Today Is an Act of Resistance
I’m a lesbian. I’m alternative. I’m an Israeli-born Jew, and I’m a nurse with more heart than people expect. I adore human beings, with all...
The US Attack on Iran Was Legal
After June 21, when the US bombed critical nuclear sites in Iran, some members of Congress called the mission illegal. It appears the hostilities have...
Threading Liberty: A Family’s Flight Toward American Freedom
Inside a small toy store in Kiev, my grandmother scanned the faces of 10 identical teddy bears. They all looked back at her with the...
Unreported: Saudi King Rewards 1,000 Palestinian Terrorists’ Relatives with Free Mecca Pilgrimage
There has long been speculation about Saudi Arabia normalizing its relations with Israel, as part of US President Donald Trump's "Abraham Accords." However, a new reward...
Examining Three Remarkable Women From Jewish History in These Turbulent Times
Anyone interested in history will know that the Yalta Conference was a meeting between the leaders of the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union...
What the Tale of Korach Tells Us About the New York City Mayoral Race
Eric Hoffer was an American longshoreman and self-taught philosopher. His 1951 book The True Believer brilliantly dissected the inner workings of mass movements and the dangers posed...
When Performative Politics Replace Principles: The Rise of Zohran Mamdani and the Fall of Democratic Messaging
The recent political rise of Zohran Mamdani should alarm anyone who still believes in responsible governance, democratic values, and basic moral clarity. Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist...
Palestinian Authority Condemns Hamas for Murdering Gazans Seeking Food
According to the Palestinian Authority (PA), Hamas is systematically murdering Gazan residents attempting to access food supplies under the false pretext of "collaboration" with American...
Is CNN Sharing Iranian Propaganda Instead of Proper Journalism?
Has CNN been keeping its audience properly informed? Over the past week, the network has published at least two video pieces focusing on the sentiments...
Warnings from Washington and Dresden: The Danger of Zohran Mamdani
In September 1882, a coalition of political parties gathered in Dresden, Germany, for the Congress for the Safeguarding of Non-Jewish Interests. It marked a turning...
Hate and Protests March in The Hague: How Europe Came to Love Iran and Hate Israel
If someone had told me 10 years ago that one of the biggest political movements in Europe would revolve around glorifying authoritarian regimes that kill...
The Israeli Cost of the War in Gaza
Gwyne Dyer, a widely syndicated British-Canadian columnist, who describes himself as a military historian knowledgeable about the Middle East, recently compared the number of civilian...
