Broad Perspective
Broad Perspective is a weekly column by JPost.com Managing Editor Tamar Uriel-Beeri, where she expresses her opinions and analyses on the issues of the day from her unique perspective as an expert analyst on women's affairs and the gender gap in Israel.
2024 was a year fueled by hate. Let’s make 2025 different - comment
Broad Perspective: 2024 tested Israel’s resilience with loss and pain. As 2025 begins, healing and hope must lead the way toward a stronger, united future.
Oct. 7 commemoration debacle highlights Israel’s fracture lines - comment
Israel needs to get it together before the UN resolution has consequences - comment
Unity isn't the priority. Balanced, truthful reporting is - comment
Israel must abolish the time limit for reporting sexual assault - comment
The Broad Perspective: Ending the statute of limitations for sexual offenses, especially against minors, is an essential reform that Israel must adopt.
Israel cannot win the war on military strength alone, it’s time for a deal - comment
The Broad Perspective: While military efforts have made some progress, they must be complemented by diplomatic efforts to achieve comprehensive and sustainable outcomes.
Israel must recognize the Armenian Genocide now more than ever - comment
The Broad Perspective: If Israel wants to be recognized on the international stage as a voice of sanity and of legitimate morality, it must put the ego aside and recognize the Armenian Genocide.
Arye Deri and his party threaten Israeli democracy - comment
The Broad Perspective: It is a good thing that this rabbis bill was shot down. I don’t typically give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu much credit, so this is a special occasion.
Recognizing Palestinian pain does not negate Israeli suffering - comment
The Broad Perspective: Their torturous state is undeniable. It is unquestionable. But so is that of so many of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. One does not negate the other.
Netanyahu demonizes demonstrators in an act of desperation - comment
The Broad Perspective: Netanyahu’s comparison holds no water, so why make it in the first place? The answer is simple: to demonize his opposition and attempt to shrink political rivals.
Pride is needed and should not be cancelled - comment
The Broad Perspective: Hosting a Pride Parade, now more than ever, can draw international attention to the struggles faced by this Israeli minority and garner support from allies.
Threatening hostage families is a new low for Israel's government - comment
Broad Perspective: The choice to focus on military achievements on the ground in Gaza instead of hostages is dehumanizing for the hostages, as they stagger down Israel’s list of priorities.
Politicians: Learn from the generals who took responsibility following Oct. 7 - comment
The Broad Perspective: Politicians must look to the IDF generals who took to heart the catastrophe that was October 7 and truly absorb what it means to have been a part of the systemic failure.
An open letter to Netanyahu: Heed Biden’s warnings - comment
The Broad Perspective: If you continue down this path, you will cause irreversible damage to the US-Israel relationship, one that we desperately need.
Israel's Left needs to unify like their right-wing counterparts - comment
Ultimately, however, if there is anything to be taken away from the municipal elections this week, it is that the Left needs to learn the strategy of unity if they wish to succeed.
