Israel owes its successes to the sacrifice of its brave soldiers
Opinion: In recent days, heartless critics have claimed the sacrifices of Israel’s decorated...
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Herzi Halevi deserves thanks for his service, now its time to turn IDF into attack dog
Opinion: While Israel must salute the outgoing chief of staff, his replacement is required to...
Biden might have been a weak president, but we owe him our gratitude nevertheless
Opinion: Joe Biden leaves behind a complex legacy in Israel – While strengthening security...
It’s time for the IDF to go on the offensive in the West Bank
Analysis: Decision-makers added the West Bank to the war’s objectives, allowing the IDF to...
Only Hamas can claim victory and genocide at the same time
Opinion: While the IDF prepares the operation for the hostages’ return, Israel must also plan a...
Between 1945 and 2025: We’ll rise again as we did back then
Opinion: My mother, who survived a harrowing death march during the Holocaust, would surely try...
‘Mom, what makes you think that if we had not made Aliyah, I would not be here fighting for my country?’
Marcy Oster, a Ynetnews editor: This past year, as I mark the first yahrtzeit of my son, Amichai,...
The day after: Gulf states won’t rush to flush Gaza with cash for reconstruction
Analysis: Rebuilding Gaza is projected to cost between $40 billion and $80 billion, but the...
Three non-negotiables for Israel in the second hostage deal phase
Commentary: Mediators must ensure Gaza is demilitarized, Hamas surrenders control and future...
End of war depends on Trump, Saudi deal
Opinion: Incoming president convinced that hostages are alive, but the completion of the deal...
I am now on the other side of the border hoping for hostages to come home
Opinion: Before my release I was in the dark not knowing if those responsible for my abduction...
Reactions to hostage deal highlight strain in US-Israel relationship
Analysis: Monitoring American media reveals a harsh reality: even after the horrors of October 7,...
Analysis: The Houthis are here to stay, Israel cannot ignore the threat
Iran’s remaining proxy army vows to continue the fight against Israel if the cease-fire...
Leveraging victory: Preparing for the war after Gaza
Opinion: On every front where it fought, the IDF demonstrated overwhelming superiority over its...
Make no mistake, Hamas was defeated in the war
Opinion: The standard measure of defeat and victory can be determined by looking at Hamas’...
Why Rafah is the fulcrum of the Gaza war
Analysis: To understand why Rafah is pivotal to both Hamas and Israel, one must examine its...
A lesson from Genesis: Families are complicated
Opinion: The contrast between the Bible’s books of Genesis and Exodus highlights the...
These will be a nerve-wracking 42 days
Opinion: As the cease-fire deal unfolds Israelis must muster patience, tolerance and compassion as...
What Trump’s economic agenda means for the US and its allies
Opinion: Trump’s second term promises to revive economic nationalism through tax cuts and tariffs,...
Mounting losses, no endgame: Is Hamas being left as a ‘controlled threat’?
Opinion: Even with a hostage deal on the horizon, Israel’s most right-wing government refuses to...
Hostage deal is the best that can be expected under current conditions
Opinion: Benefits to Israel outweigh disadvantages including security concerns; Trump...
The hostage deal comes at a far higher price than ever before
Analysis: The current deal’s outline is full of loopholes and won’t allow the IDF to...
The operation in Gaza required immediate foresight
Opinion: It’s essential for Israel to closely inspect the IDF’s roadmap in Gaza and...
Saudi Arabia returns to Lebanon, pushing Iranians out
Analysis: Riyadh exerted its pressure to ensure the election of Joseph Aoun to be Lebanon’s...
