David Ben-Gurion
From Washington to Vance: The risks of America's Middle East entanglements - opinion
The “situation” of Washington’s day is no more. Yet, in another sense, its leaders and politicians keep managing not to avoid unfortunate entanglements.
How Ze'ev Jabotinsky shaped Israel's Right and liberal democracy - opinion
Voting rights and PACs: Solutions for the haredi draft evasion problem - opinion
Jerusalem highlights: June 12-18
'Chaim Weizmann: A Biography': A revealing look at the life of Israel's first president - review
The facts of Weizmann’s life, fascinating though they are, yield in interest to the authors’ examination of his quite extraordinary personality and the powerful effect it exercised.
Israel must give up managing the conflict and choose winning it - opinion
Since the 1880s, Zionists have aimed to enrich Palestinians to foster peace. Yet, despite this approach, conflict and violence continue.
Editors Notes: A new generation of pioneers will redefine Israel
If we don’t seize this moment to educate for a better future, we’ll revert to our old ways, and risk further trauma and division.
Would Israel’s founders approve of modern Zionism? - opinion
What would Israel’s early Zionist leaders think of today’s state? From political shifts to evolving peace efforts, we reflect on whether modern Israel meets their visions and dreams.
We can operationalize the dream of unity into a reality - opinion
A Pew Research Center survey shows decreasing societal divisions in Israel, reflecting hope amid challenges. Fourth Quarter promotes unity through consensus-driven reforms.
How Ben-Gurion's pragmatic decision led to haredim draft exemption - analysis
David Ben-Gurion's 1948 decision not to draft yeshiva students shaped Israel's policy, sparking decades of debate on military exemptions amid societal and political transformations.
Former MK Yael Dayan passes away at the age of 85
Yael Dayan, former MK and advocate for women's and LGBTQ+ rights, remembered for her leadership and trailblazing legislative efforts.
A tale of two leaders: The Paris meetings between Ben-Gurion and Ho Chi Minh
In the post-WWII world, two dedicated men had found themselves in a Parisian hotel room, drawn together by history and the common bond of their enduring fight for their people’s freedom.
In the aftermath of Oct. 7, Ben-Gurion University doubles down on its mission
Doug Seserman, CEO of Americans for BGU, highlights the university’s unwavering commitment to the development of Israel's south ahead of the webinar 'Remarkable Resilience' on May 8.
From Ben-Gurion to Ben-Gvir: The face of Israel 2024 - Opinion
Dr. Esther Luzzatto's analysis on recent proposal by the Negev Development Minister to expand the borders of the Negev Development Authority to include the settlements of South Judea and Samaria