A political victory; a messaging fail

A political victory; a messaging fail

The judicial reform advanced in the Knesset Tuesday, although polls say most Israelis still don't fully understand it. Given that the bills are so crucial, why did the Likud not prepare by educating the public ahead of time?

Netanyahu's delicate dance, America's watchful eye

Netanyahu's delicate dance, America's watchful eye

The PM has given his justice minister a green light to promote the controversial legal overhaul – and he has no intention of taking this slowly. But the prime minister, who promised the Americans that he would be in charge, must now focus on reassuring the world that Israel is not becoming the "State of Rabbi Kahane".

For Israel to succeed against terrorism, diplomacy must be front and center

For Israel to succeed against terrorism, diplomacy must be front and center

Two terrorist attacks within the space of one day have proven that the Palestinian theater is now on the verge of exploding. Israel operates there with considerable freedom, but what is really needed is a concerted operational intelligence effort in coordination with Egypt to ensure calm in the Gaza Strip and with Jordan to prevent inflammation on the Temple Mount

Palestinians celebrate following Jerusalem's shooting attack, in Gaza City January 27, 2023

Things can escalate very quickly

Security officials should operate under the premise that the Friday night massacre would lead to copycat attacks, which was already noticeable in the shooting on Saturday morning near the Western Wall.