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Poster of hostage Yonatan Mordechai Samerano during demonstrations for the hostages still held in Gaza.

Frustration with our leadership must not lead to our annihilation - editorial

The anger, hurt, disappointment, and frustration in our country are more than valid, but we cannot afford to call for institutional annihilation.

JULY 3, 2025

 MK Gadi Eisenkot holds a press conference after announcing his resignation in Tel Aviv, July 1, 2025.

Eisenkot's exit: Reflective of Israel's antiquated politics that need to change - editorial

While that setup may serve the party leader well, it weakens and dilutes democracy by reducing transparency, participation, competition, and accountability.

JULY 2, 2025

 A Palestinian man stands next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, June 26, 2025.

The growing cancer of lawbreakers in West Bank must be cut out, before its too late - editorial

The focus of our security forces has rightfully been on the survival of the Jewish state, as the country has fought enemies on seven fronts. But the enemy from within needs to be addressed now.

JULY 1, 2025

The history of Jew-hatred is repeating across the UK - editorial

Many Jews in Britain have professed their fear of the future. Many have decided that enough is enough and that the time has now come to move to Israel, or other, safer pastures for Jews.

JUNE 30, 2025

 Bobby Vylan of Bob Vylan performs during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Glastonbury, with a Palestinian flag hanging on stage, June 28, 2025.

Now that the existential Iranian threat is over, it's time for Netanyahu to resign – editorial

Israel has to move on, meaning that we must wrap up the war in Gaza, bring the hostages home, and allow Netanyahu to exit politics.

JUNE 29, 2025

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 21 April, 2025.

Israel must not let urgent challenges overshadow the human stories behind them - editorial

Only by weaving remembrance into the fabric of governance can we guarantee that every one who sacrificed will remain at the forefront of our national consciousness.

JUNE 27, 2025

Demonstrators protest for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 7, 2025

Iran is not finished but Israel has bought itself crucial time - editorial

The world may not appreciate it publicly, or even comprehend the potential Armageddon that was averted. But let others debate, delay, and equivocate. Israel acted.

JUNE 26, 2025

A satellite image shows new airstrike craters on the perimeter of the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Facility, near Qom, Iran, June 24, 2025

After Operation Rising Lion, Hamas should learn they have nowhere else to turn - editorial

The Israeli delegation heading to Cairo for talks with Hamas must hold Israel’s recent military achievements and the disintegration of Iran’s nuclear capabilities over the negotiating table.

JUNE 25, 2025

Hamas terrorists seen before a hostage release in Gaza City, February 1, 2025

Israel should not be tempted to force toppling of Khamenei - editorial

Striving for a regime change before the war comes to an end should remain off the agenda.

JUNE 24, 2025

 Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's grandson, Hassan Khomeini stands next to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the 36th anniversary of the death of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, at Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran, Iran, June 4, 2025.

Israelis now safer than at any other time in a generation - editorial

Iran’s proxies still hold rockets, and cyberspace remains contested. Jerusalem must keep its defensive shields high and alliances tight.

JUNE 23, 2025

 A road in Tel Aviv, June 14, 2025.

Israel cannot afford to lose focus to win against Iran and secure the hostages' release - editorial

There is no time to wait and asses the situation, we must act quickly to secure the hostages' release and win against Iran.

JUNE 22, 2025

 PEOPLE WATCH from a bridge as flames from an Israeli attack rise on the Sharan Oil depot in Tehran earlier this week.

Israel’s Dunkirk moment demands national solidarity, not fragmented efforts - editorial

Israel must now decide what kind of nation it wishes to be in this hour of trial. One that rescues its own or one that leaves them to fend for themselves.

JUNE 20, 2025

 View of the almost Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after all flights were cancelled following an Israeli attack on Iran, June 13, 2025.

The clock is ticking for Israel to stop Iran from advancing its nuclear ambitions - editorial

The clock is ticking. Iran advances in uranium enrichment and nuclear infrastructure every day. Its proxies may be weakened, but its ambitions are strengthened.

JUNE 19, 2025

 ADDRESSING THE UN General Assembly in 2012, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu points to a red line regarding Iran’s nuclear program.