In 2024, Israel suffered stinging failures but also recorded several tremendous achievements. The year 2025 begins well with Trump in the White House and improved security situation on most fronts. If it puts ego aside and acts from the head not the gut, Israel can handle all the rest.
Despite the temptation to come to the Kurds' aid, Israel must consider the implications of mobilizing in support of Ankara's bitter enemies.
We are no longer the weak and submissive community that Hayim Nahman Bialik portrayed in his poem "In the City of Slaughter": "The sons of the Maccabees" didn't flee, but fought like heroes.
The coming months will reveal whether Mohammad al-Julani remains the terrorist he once was (albeit now in a suit) or whether his diplomatic charm offensive – drawing Western diplomats to him – has substance.
The enchanted realm of Oz, the legendary songs that have transcended the stage and resonate even with those who've never seen the original production, and the deeply relatable main characters create a universal language during a year when worldwide consensus seemed improbable.
As 2024 draws to a close, it seems this year’s most popular trend is glorifying murder – especially if the perpetrator is good-looking.
Argentina managed to emerge from recession, crush inflation, and attract investors. What can Israel learn from Milei’s actions? To begin with, the importance of telling the public the truth.
Turkey's president, patron of Hamas and Syrian jihadists, should be taken at his word when he threatens a military operation against Israel.
With Trump returning and regional tensions shifting, Israel must seize this opportunity to build an international coalition against Iran's dangerous proxy in Yemen.
Ironically, Israel, which was the declared target of Houthi attacks, showed reduced impact compared to other Mediterranean coastal nations.