The effectiveness of missile defense can scarcely be inferred from the “sound and light show” that is Iron Dome.
Israel’s Operation in Gaza: Terrorism by Any Other Name
Israel is obviously determined to subjugate Gazans by instilling fear.
Why Exactly Does Hamas Launch Rockets From Civilian Areas?
Its deterrent effect is lost on the Israel Defense Force.
Israel Projects Its Own Nuclear Behavior on to Iran
Israel and Iran: It takes one to know one ― or think it knows one.
Why Iran Doesn’t Trust the International Community
International law expert Reza Nasri explains Iran’s distrust of international media, institutions, and NGOs.
Why Did the Palestinian-Israeli Negotiations Collapse?
Even Dennis Rodman could have done a better job of facilitating Palestinian-Israeli negotiations than the Americans.
Asking the Hard Questions about Israel
Amid floundering peace talks, Jewish artists, historians, and activists are taking an increasingly critical look at Israel’s founding and history.
Netanyahu’s Defining Hour
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu needs to understand that unconditionally releasing the final group of Palestine prisoners would put the ball back in the court of the Palestinian Authority.
Introspective in Israel: On Zionism’s Legacy and Its Future
New books by Ari Shavit and Ilan Pappe offer competing but valuable reexaminations of Israel’s history and the future of peace in the Middle East.
Israel’s Bogeyman Ya’alon Strikes Again
Afterward, Israel Defense Minister Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon retracted his stinger, but left the U.S.-Israel relationship further poisoned.