Susan Hattis Rolef

If one cares about Israel’s existence as a liberal democratic state, a change must take place in the approaching general election.

One cannot help wondering whether there might be a concerted voluntary censorship of sorts regarding certain issues.

Ongoing war, political tension, and societal strain cause many Israelis to feel growing despair and uncertainty about the future of Israel.

There is a growing contradiction between what Netanyahu advocates as the basic premises for success in all the arenas of military confrontation and what he feels he must do to remain in power.

What Netanyahu said at a press conference last Thursday regarding his trial was a faux pas – a tactless act that violates etiquette.

Trump also accused Herzog of delaying the decision for months, and said the issue had been discussed between the two leaders for nearly a year. 

Israel’s aim is that Iran’s current regime should be defeated, requiring a popular uprising to take down the Iranian government.

Israel’s opposition unites against Netanyahu, but lacks policies to present a clear alternative government.

The fact that Netanyahu was not accompanied by anyone from the IDF suggests that even if something was said on the matter, it was not operational

Cigarette smuggling into Gaza becomes a national scandal as family ties, security doctrine, and politics collide.