During a time of renewed division, the state must do its utmost to maintain internal unity. Beyond the coalition’s judicial reform plan and even more than the Gaza War in its final phases, the question of the October 7 inquiry will divide the state as never before. If the prime minister rejects an independent state…
Rebuilding Israel’s foreign relations cannot wait. The ruins of Gaza could serve as a metaphor for the state of Israel’s foreign relations. After two years of brutal, complex, and controversial war, little remains of our ties with many of our former allies in Western Europe, much of the developing world, and, in the United States,…
Though traumatized by war, the thousands who came to lay Sgt. First Class Yona Brief to rest united in a display of unrestrained compassion. This week marked the Hebrew anniversary of Sgt. First Class Yona Brief’s passing. The day reminds us of the terrible price we paid for this war and of the eternal debt…
Never before in the history of our nation have our leaders had less latitude for decision-making. Israel’s victory in the Middle East war that followed the October 7 attack in 2023 was one of the greatest in modern history. Generals will study it for generations. But every victory exacts a price, and the price that…
Rabin’s life remains an example of Zionist courage and vision, and his death a warning of the depths to which our internal divisions can still drive us. It is difficult to believe that thirty years have passed since that dreadful night of Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination. Yet his life remains an example of Zionist courage and…
Would the phase one situation in Gaza, like the second phase of Oslo, serve Israel’s long-term interests? The answer, given the great difficulty in disarming the terrorists, could well be yes. These past days have witnessed a cavalcade of senior Trump administration officials to Israel. Their goal is to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza—phase one…
The NYC mayoral candidate’s constant condemnations of Israel are not merely dog whistles for Jew-haters but clarion calls to action. Though I have not lived in New York for many years, I have close family and friends there, and visit it regularly. And while I never interfere in internal American politics, I care far too…
Jewish history will not forget those who stood by Israel. Walking down 3rd Avenue and 85th Street during a recent visit to New York, I was approached by a young, professionally-dressed woman who recognized me from news interviews. “Thank you for everything you do for Israel,” she said, and held out her hand. I shook…
In diplomacy, as in construction projects, personal relations are paramount. How did a group of real-estate moguls bring peace to the Middle East? For generations, soldiers, lawmakers, and ambassadors have attempted to end conflict in the region. During the Six-Day War in June 1967, Israel conquered Arab territories, then tried to trade this land in…
Dear Clarity Reader, Normally I share written analysis with you here on Clarity. But with the latest developments around the peace deal—and after a comprehensive conversation I recently had on MSNBC’s Morning Joe—I thought it would be valuable to share the interview directly with you. You can watch the full video or, if you prefer,…
During a time of renewed division, the state must do its utmost to maintain internal unity. Beyond the coalition’s judicial reform plan and even more than the Gaza War in its final phases, the question of the October 7 inquiry will divide the state as never before. If the prime minister rejects an independent state…
Rebuilding Israel’s foreign relations cannot wait. The ruins of Gaza could serve as a metaphor for the state of Israel’s foreign relations. After two years of brutal, complex, and controversial war, little remains of our ties with many of our former allies in Western Europe, much of the developing world, and, in the United States,…
Though traumatized by war, the thousands who came to lay Sgt. First Class Yona Brief to rest united in a display of unrestrained compassion. This week marked the Hebrew anniversary of Sgt. First Class Yona Brief’s passing. The day reminds us of the terrible price we paid for this war and of the eternal debt…
Never before in the history of our nation have our leaders had less latitude for decision-making. Israel’s victory in the Middle East war that followed the October 7 attack in 2023 was one of the greatest in modern history. Generals will study it for generations. But every victory exacts a price, and the price that…
Rabin’s life remains an example of Zionist courage and vision, and his death a warning of the depths to which our internal divisions can still drive us. It is difficult to believe that thirty years have passed since that dreadful night of Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination. Yet his life remains an example of Zionist courage and…
Would the phase one situation in Gaza, like the second phase of Oslo, serve Israel’s long-term interests? The answer, given the great difficulty in disarming the terrorists, could well be yes. These past days have witnessed a cavalcade of senior Trump administration officials to Israel. Their goal is to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza—phase one…
The NYC mayoral candidate’s constant condemnations of Israel are not merely dog whistles for Jew-haters but clarion calls to action. Though I have not lived in New York for many years, I have close family and friends there, and visit it regularly. And while I never interfere in internal American politics, I care far too…
Jewish history will not forget those who stood by Israel. Walking down 3rd Avenue and 85th Street during a recent visit to New York, I was approached by a young, professionally-dressed woman who recognized me from news interviews. “Thank you for everything you do for Israel,” she said, and held out her hand. I shook…
In diplomacy, as in construction projects, personal relations are paramount. How did a group of real-estate moguls bring peace to the Middle East? For generations, soldiers, lawmakers, and ambassadors have attempted to end conflict in the region. During the Six-Day War in June 1967, Israel conquered Arab territories, then tried to trade this land in…
Dear Clarity Reader, Normally I share written analysis with you here on Clarity. But with the latest developments around the peace deal—and after a comprehensive conversation I recently had on MSNBC’s Morning Joe—I thought it would be valuable to share the interview directly with you. You can watch the full video or, if you prefer,…
