We cannot survive if we only seek peace and not security
Analysis: The Israelis who live in the north are tired of wars, but they know that they will only...
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Maintaining independence in relationship with US now more important than ever
Opinion: The alliance with America is one of the foundations of Israel’s strength;...
Trump flips the script, adopts Iran-style tactics in strategic shift
Analysis: Trump sees the naval blockade as a winning tool, with Iran acknowledging its impact, but...
From pain to strength: Israel’s enduring spirit after October 7
Opinion: After the Oct. 7 massacre, Israel faces deep challenges, but stresses a unique resilience and ability to rise from devastation despite ongoing weaknesses| Read More ynet – Opinion
How Germans view the Jewish state: a moral reckoning over war, settlements and democracy
Opinion: As Berlin grapples with rising criticism of Israeli policy and shifting public sentiment, long-standing political commitments are increasingly tested against concerns over human rights, security and the future of the...
Gal, the understanding I will not see you again sears my soul
Former IDF chief of staff Lt. Gen. (res.) Gadi Eisenkot writes to his son Gal, a 25-year-old IDF...
Gulf fears US-Iran talks may cement Tehran’s grip on Strait of Hormuz
Analysis: Shift in talks toward enrichment and Hormuz control alarms Gulf states and Israel, as...
Yom Hazikaron: Between the sacred and the profane
Opinion: On this day we stand before the sanctity of human beings — not angels, but...
Why Israel’s IDF is becoming a global outlier as other militaries struggle to survive
Analysis: A comparison of global militaries argues that Germany, Japan, China and Turkey face...
Iran just shot at India; Israel should be paying attention
Opinion: Iran fires on Indian ships in Hormuz, signaling tighter control over the strategic...
Lost in translation: the most important line in Iran’s ceasefire proposal
Opinion: Iran’s ceasefire proposal said one thing in Farsi and another in English, building in the...
Israel must rethink its dependence on Europe as ties erode, hostility rises across the continent
Opinion: From halted defense ties to surging antisemitism, Europe is no longer a reliable partner;...
How Trump became Israel’s de facto prime minister
Opinion: Trump’s ceasefire announcement on Lebanon underscored that Netanyahu now leads only a...
The price of peace: how a deal with Israel could reshape Lebanon’s economy
Analysis: fragile ceasefire may not bring peace, but it could lower risk, unlock aid and...
Post-October 7 reality proves — Israel is not the Middle East’s Sparta
Opinion: sober assessment finds Israel’s recent military gains did not deliver ‘total...
The Lebanon ceasefire: a dangerous breather for Hezbollah
Analysis: US-brokered pause is meant to open the way for Israel-Lebanon talks, but the deal...
Chronicle of a possible peace between Israel and Lebanon: a new chapter or another 1983?
Opinion: Israel and Lebanon signed a peace agreement in May 1983 that was never implemented,...
Europe’s counterterrorism strategy: how laws and intelligence cooperation strengthen security
Analysis: Over two decades, EU states expanded anti-terror laws, intelligence sharing and...
Trump promised Netanyahu a ‘holy grail’ in exchange for Lebanon ceasefire
Analysis: Fold or strategic play? Israel appears to enter the Lebanon ceasefire on better terms...
Israel should use Iran ceasefire to advance regional ties and expand Abraham Accords framework
Opinion: The fragile truce offers Israel a chance to strengthen regional alliances, improve its...
Trump-imposed Lebanon ceasefire offers Israel gains but leaves uncertainty over next phase of war
Opinion: The truce eases pressure on northern residents, allows the IDF to regroup and improve...
What Israel must demand in a Lebanon ceasefire — no illusions, only security
Analysis: The conditions Israel needs for a ceasefire will be secured through military gains,...
Rising shekel puts pressure on Israeli exporters, risks shift to US
Analysis: With the shekel at 3 per dollar, exporters face shrinking returns despite record $164B...
The comb illusion: how Iran projects strength
Opinion: Why Iran appears strong even as its foundations erode; the power of illusion, language...
