Netanyahu’s brilliant victory and the challenges ahead Israeli voters have chosen Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in what was essentially a referendum over whether he should be re-elected to a fifth term of office. This was the result, despite a viciously hostile media, three pending corruption...
Considering the national interest in the forthcoming elections Despite the high-pitched abuse being exchanged between the principal contenders, Likud and Blue and White, paradoxically this election highlights the unity of the nation. There is barely a sentence in the political manifesto of Blue and White that...
For whom should you vote? Most of Israel’s previous elections have presented voters with meaningful choices, many with long-term implications on the security of the nation. The most extreme example was the dispute over the Oslo Accords, which fiercely divided the nation....
Political Dysfunctionality and Electoral Chaos Setting aside the Gaza confrontations, 2018 was one of Israel’s best years since the establishment of the state. President Trump’s Administration has become the most Israel-friendly U.S. government in history, appointing pro-Israeli officials in...
The Prime Minister is treating us as morons Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu displayed his political savvy by avoiding an election as he outmaneuvered Naftali Bennett and his Bayit Yehudi party, forcing them to blink after Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman resigned. Having only a one seat...
Restore deterrence in Gaza now All of us abhor military confrontation or war, which inevitably leads to casualties. Today Israel faces a major threat from Hamas in the south where Iran and Hezbollah could become involved if we go for the military option. I am not privy to...
5779: A new year of hope Those of us privileged to live in Israel should give thanks to the Almighty and appreciate the extraordinary achievements of the past year and pray that this momentum is maintained in the coming year. Of course, we continue to face threats from the...
Deterrence against Hamas is evaporating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will see his electoral support plummet unless he finds a better solution to the barrage of Hamas rockets and incendiary kites than bombing empty buildings. What we see now is déjà vu – a return to the tit for...
Hysteria over nation-state law It is inevitable – and laudable – that there are debates and differences over most new legislation. However, that does not justify the global hysteria generated over the recently passed nation-state law, which the clear majority of...
Balancing dangers and opportunities The speed of change – both positive and negative – in this region over the past two months has been breathtaking. On the negative side, the ongoing escalation of anti-Semitism, especially in Europe (and in the U.K. which could elect an...
