Tag: Israel

Israel Judaism Opinion War & Peace 5 Min Read

Wake Up Am Yisrael: Hasten Redemption by Trusting Hashem Today

To the Dear Jewish People, We stand at a crossroads in our sacred history, with the words of Isaiah, “in its time, I will hasten it” (Isaiah 60:22), resounding as a call to action. The Talmud (Sanhedrin 98a) teaches that redemption (geulah) can unfold in two ways: at a predetermined

Israel Opinion War & Peace 8 Min Read

Iran: A Moment of Triumph, or a Step into a Trap?

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have reportedly achieved a stunning victory, striking Iran’s nuclear and missile facilities in a series of preemptive attacks hailed as a triumph of military precision. Social media erupts with celebration, and world leaders applaud Israel’s resolve. Yet, beneath this veneer of success lies a darker

Israel War & Peace 17 Min Read

Ensuring Our Soldiers are Supported: An Action Plan for Concerned Citizens

The Stakes: Equipping Our Troops for Success The effectiveness of any soldier on the battlefield is directly tied to the support they receive. When reports surface alleging that our troops face shortages of basic equipment while defense industry profits are vast, it raises urgent questions about the systems in place

Israel Opinion War & Peace 7 Min Read

Betrayed on the Battlefield: IDF Soldiers Left Wanting While Defense Giants Feast on Taxpayer Billions

In Israel, where reverence for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as the shield against existential threats is inculcated from birth, a bitter truth festers beneath the surface: rank-and-file soldiers, sent to fight, be maimed, and die for murky objectives, are scraping by with inadequate supplies, while the nation’s defense industries—Rafael,

Featured War & Peace 10 Min Read

Empire by Stealth: How Saudi Arabia’s Oil Wealth Outmaneuvered Turkey and Egypt in the Middle East

In the intricate morass of Middle Eastern geopolitics, where alliances shift like the burning sands, a subtle but seismic power shift has unfolded over decades. By 2025, Saudi Arabia and its Gulf ally Qatar have emerged as the region’s dominant players, capitalizing on Israel’s U.S.-backed military campaigns against Iran to

Israel Opinion War & Peace 9 Min Read

Riyadh Rejoices: Israeli Strikes Clear Path for Saudi Dominance

Israeli military and strategic actions targeting Iran and its proxies have fundamentally altered the Middle East’s geopolitical landscape, tilting the balance of power toward Saudi Arabia and Qatar. By weakening Iran’s regional influence through targeted operations, Israel—acting as a U.S. proxy—has created conditions that enhance the diplomatic, economic, and strategic

Israel Opinion War & Peace 9 Min Read

Israel’s Defense Titans: Power & Profit Versus the People’s Trust

In Israel, the defense industry is more than a business. Companies like Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and Elbit Systems craft the tools meant to keep a nation safe: the Iron Dome missile defense system - which has become a perverse source of national pride, drones scanning

Israel Judaism Opinion War & Peace 11 Min Read

On the Murder of a Sister-in-Law

Tz’ela Gez’s funeral was held a few weeks ago. As seen in the footage, Samarian politician Yossi Dagan’s eulogy was interrupted by my sister-in-law’s bereaved sister, who shouted at him for politicizing the event and demanded that he stop speaking and leave the podium. I do not know who arranged

Featured Israel War & Peace 13 Min Read

Inadvertent Consequences or Deliberate Policy? Logically Deciphering Israel’s Policy Paradox

Introduction: The Search for Coherence in Paradoxical Policy The analysis of Israeli policy towards the Gaza Strip presents a series of perplexing strategic paradoxes. On one hand, Israel frequently engages in significant military operations aimed at dismantling Hamas's capabilities and infrastructure. On the other hand, there is substantial evidence, including

Featured Israel War & Peace 44 Min Read

Well-Meaning Buffoonery or Deliberate Strategy? A Re-Analysis of Israeli Operations, Qatari Aid, and the Gaza Conflict

Summary Our previous report examined the interplay between Israeli military operations, Qatari financial aid, and the geopolitical dynamics involving Hamas, Iran, and Hezbollah. Departing from the premise that negative outcomes were inadvertent, this report explores the possibility that policies seemingly detrimental to stated Israeli security goals were, in fact, deliberate