What Can We Do With Our Anguish? Stay United and Fight
What can we American Jews do about the mortal perils now confronting the state of Israel, and about the resurgence of antisemitism in our own...
Opinion | We Israelis Need Moral Clarity—Not Revenge
No country could be expected to forgo retaliation for attacks on innocent citizens in its own territory. But what are the long-term goals?
Son of Hamas Hostage: ‘This fight is about light and dark’
"What has helped me is to see the spirit of the Israeli people. It's amazing to see the citizens who work together, who leave the arguments they may have had before and stand with you."
Opinion | The Arsenal of Memory
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not only a clash of two nationalisms with overlapping claims to territory—it is also a clash of histories, whose wounds resist healing.
European Leaders Largely Back Israel—For Now
The rift lines in Europe, then, are there for all to see and may open up further.
Interview | How Israel’s Allies Are Addressing the War On Campus
"How can Jewish and Israeli students feel safe on campus when it's considered acceptable to justify or even celebrate the death of Jewish children? "
Q&A | Aaron David Miller: Hamas Incursion a ‘Fundamental Shift’ in Conflict
As Israel scrambles to correct its intelligence failure and restore security, Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller predicts the end of the judicial overhaul and—perhaps—of Benjamin Netanyahu.
Opinion | After Destroying Hamas, Israel Should Offer Control of Gaza to PA
The PA has barely cooperated with Israel in recent years, but with the prospect of a seaport, an operable airport, and huge financial aid from Saudi Arabia, UAE, the EU, and others, Fatah might well say “yes.”
Breaching the Wall
For many Israelis, TV reporters covering Palestinian affairs offer an increasingly rare glimpse into the world of their Arab neighbors.
A Defining Moment for Yair Lapid
Is it too early for lessons from the latest flareup this weekend?
Opinion | Can Hope Survive the Latest Israel-Gaza ‘Round’?
Modern Hebrew, especially military and political jargon, tends to reflect the state of the nation.
What’s Next for Israel & Gaza with Middle East Analyst Aaron David Miller and Moment’s Nathan Guttman
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in place, but tensions remain high. What made this outbreak of war different? Will the violence and unrest impact the Abraham Accords—and the region? What can be done, if anything, to end the cycle of violence? Middle East analyst and negotiator Aaron David Miller is interviewed by journalist Nathan Guttman.