Opinion The Jerusalem Embassy Flop
Relocating embassies to Jerusalem violates a worldwide consensus, and what’s happening now proves that Trump’s exhibitionist move didn’t change that
Ravit Hecht
Itay Tiran, Israel’s No. 1 Theater Actor-director: BDS Is a Legitimate Form of Resistance
Tiran stressed that the political situation isn’t the main reason for his leaving the country, and that he doesn’t see himself as a 'political exile.' He says: 'If we want to preach for a certain kind of political discussion that isn’t violent, we must strengthen these voices, even if it’s difficult'
Opinion The Base Wants Apartheid
The thin veneer that still masks the racist regime in Israel is slowly fading, the recent actions of the government can no longer hide its right-winged agenda
Opinion Orbánization Against Women in Israel, Too
It’s no surprise that anyone who hates women and wants to restrict them also hates Arabs, black people, members of the LGBT community, finding ways to oppress and isolate them
Opinion Absent Are the People Who Happen to Make Up Half the Population
Even today, the greatest liberals snort in contempt at the sight of pesky feminists who courageously fight against tremendous odds
Analysis It’s No Crime to March for Peace
In the current atmosphere of fear and ideological corruption, it’s a crime to march for peace. It’s a crime to consider the Arabs human beings
'Chaos and Violence Loom': Israeli-Arab Lawmaker's Vision of Coexistence Turns Into Dark Prophecy
For Zouheir Bahloul, the nation-state law was the last straw. The fierce supporter of coexistence has become an angry prophet, as he departs the Knesset
Opinion Jews and Arabs: Unite, the Nation-state Law Poses an Existential Threat
This won’t be an alliance of love. It won’t even be an encounter between friends. But this is the only way to survive as a citizen of Israel and not become a political prisoner in a theocracy
Analysis Israeli Opposition to Surrogacy Is Homophobia Disguised as Concern for the Weak
Many people could live with surrogacy’s injustice to women when it only served heterosexual couples, but not now that gay men want in
Does Iran Really Want to Nuke Israel? Is Israel Stronger Than Iran? A Top Security Expert Explains
Israel is closer than ever to war with Iran, warns former deputy national security adviser Eran Etzion – an exceptional voice among Israel’s security experts
Opinion The Child's Best Interests or anti-LGBT Hatred?
Before they are seen as regular people who can nonchalantly feature in the family snapshot, the state will put up 1,001 obstacles to prevent them from starting families
Israel Recognized Lesbian Couples as Mothers. Now It Says It Was a Mistake
Lesbian mothers were surprised to discover that the state deleted the non-biological parent from the document
Opinion Thank You, Miri Regev
Only the cancellation of the visit by soccer star Lionel Messi managed to bring down the culture minister, 'Bibi's proxy and Sara's bestie'
Opinion Yair Netanyahu and the Adelsons Won't Be With Us in the Bomb Shelters
Some Israelis don't fully appreciate the thuggery, arrogance and hubris of the right wing. Then the prime minister's son pulls one of his stunts
Opinon Netta Barzilai’s Extravaganza in Tel Aviv During Violence: A Matter for Psychiatrists
While in Jerusalem, Israel bows to an evangelistic vision of Armageddon, and in Gaza people run toward bullets – in Tel Aviv, the Eurovision victory show set a new record for repression
Opinion On Euphoria and Israel's Crude Hubris
On the eve of a horrifying potential clash with Iran, which is closer than ever before, Israel is wrapped from head to toe in a disastrous feeling of omnipotence
Opinion Israel 2048: Long Live the State of Tel Aviv
In 30 years, Israeli liberals will be living behind walls and no longer try to convince others of the justice of their cause, insisting instead on the right to exist cut off from the nationalist public
Opinion Israel's Independence Celebrations Were a Big Show of Insecurity
The exaggerated display of nationalist rhetoric showed how fundamentally insecure Israelis are about this place and about being in this place
Opinion 'I Have Something Stronger Than Yours': Netanyahu and Bennett Battle to Be the Right's Mouthpiece
The struggle between the PM and the education minister has hijacked the entire political system and public agenda
Opinion When 'Consensual Sex' Is Not Consensual
If everything is just fine about an Israeli soccer star performing sexual acts on an unconscious woman, why did all of those involved say they are ashamed?