A Rosh Hashana Call for Unity to Israeli Leaders With Rosh Hashana approaching, it is surely time for our leaders to take stock of themselves and recognize the terrible damage incurred on the nation by their indefensible, self-promoting, corrupt and anti-democratic behavior. Prior to the outbreak...
Don’t Forego an Historic Opportunity Virtually overnight, the coronavirus pandemic descended upon us, inflicting sickness and death. Not surprisingly, this depressed us and made us angst-ridden, as it did to others around the world. An unprecedented economic crisis, with massive...
A World in Chaos When my last op-ed was published at the end of March, the coronavirus appeared to be under control in Israel and a national unity government was in the process of being formed. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s popularity and approval rating was soaring...
Stop the madness! National Unity Government Now! We are experiencing a global nightmare that could result in millions of deaths. No one could have anticipated the extent of the coronavirus impact. The tragic images emerging from Italy, where patients over 60 are unable to obtain medical aid from...
Unrestrained hatred endangering our democracy Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confounded his adversaries and proved that he may be the world’s most consummate politician. Despite an ongoing media campaign of demonization and facing serious indictments, the third election in less than a year...
Rampant madness prevails When waking in the morning, we need to pinch ourselves to be certain that our current position is not a dream: The American administration headed by Donald Trump has emerged as Israel’s greatest ally ever – a stark contrast to its predecessor....
Our age of miracles but possible lost opportunities Three months ago, who could have dreamed that we would be in such an extraordinarily good position? The Trump government had already established itself as the most pro-Israel American administration in history and publicly assumed the role of a...
Netanyahu: In the national interest please step down now After the electoral impasse, I was one of the first of Prime Netanyahu’s long-term admirers and supporters to suggest that unless he made a deal with Benny Gantz, he would be well advised to retire now, or he would damage his illustrious...
Political leaders: Stand up and be counted There is an ever-increasing likelihood that we may be forced into a third election. This would be an abominable reflection on Israel’s political leaders and could have disastrous consequences. If the reason for this demoralizing situation...
Netanyahu: End of an era Isi and Naomi Leibler wish you and your families a Shana Tova – a year of good health, happiness and harmony. May our prayers be answered and may Israel be blessed with leaders endowed with wisdom and integrity. May we merit a year of peace...
