Criticism of Israel
With strong US-Israel alliance, criticism of each other should be expressed in private - editorial
Israel believes, justifiably, that meeting with Hamas is a mistake. It believes, rightfully, that Boehler’s rather sanguine reading of the situation is woefully unrealistic.
BGU suspends professor over anti-IDF remarks online
We will dance again - opinion
Individuals leaving Israel should not face criticism - opinion
The media must stop presenting antisemitism as legitimate criticism - opinion
The Palestinian ideology, which views the land on which Israel was established as occupied territory “from the river to the sea” aims for the Jewish state to cease to exist.
Celebrating Cynthia Ozick, illustrious Jewish-American novelist - opinion
I want to celebrate Cynthia Ozick as a penetrating critic of contemporary society and its attitudes to Jews and Israel.
Australia’s Jews show how to criticize Israel constructively, thoughtfully
Even more impressive than the Australian Jewry's infrastructure – epitomized by their Jewish day schools - is their unapologetically Zionist, deeply Jewish, worldview.
Modern-day Zionists must focus on goals early Zionists set for the Jewish nation - opinion
Many Zionists fight the battle of Israel’s legitimacy, arguing over issues like Israel’s right to exist, the Jewish people’s right to a state, and the IDF's right to defend itself against enemies.
COI on Israel and ‘Jewish lobby’ comment are antisemitic, UNGA nations say
South African legal expert Navi Pillay: "I am 81 years old and this is the first time I have been accused of antisemitism."
New Mexico adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism
The Israeli-American Coalition for Action (IAC for Action) applauded Grisham for her “groundbreaking executive order.”
Is there a difference between accusation against Israel and criticism of Israeli policy?
Criticism is generally levied against a policy that all agree is true, but opinions differ whether the policy is proper or needs correction.
Israel's friends need to defend it now more than ever - opinion
It is harder for Israel's friends to stand up for Israel when the nation faces global criticism for complicated issues.
Criticizing Israel has become an unbreakable fetish - opinion
Oddly as it may seem, as a member of the world community, Israel has never benefited from the equality to which every other state is entitled.
Israel needs the resolve to fight Arab crime despite criticism - opinion
Galut Syndrome is the term for a behavior that implicitly recognizes one’s own powerlessness and lack of free determination.
Disentangling antisemitism from political criticism of Israel - opinion
Clarifying and contextualizing the difference between these two contrasting terms may help “defog” the clouded view on the increasingly disingenuous, deceptive discourse on Israel.