By David Hazony
American gun-rights backers have sought to invoke Israel’s experience to bolster their claim that a heavily armed society is safer. If only they knew how wrong they are.
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By J.J. Goldberg
Within hours of the Boston Marathon bombings, Americans resumed the culture war over the biggest threats we face. The greatest danger is our inability to listen to each other.
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By Daoud Kuttab
Salam Fayyad’s state-building is unmatched in the Arab world. The Palestinian premier was doomed by Israel’s policies and the poisonous climate in Ramallah.
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By Noam Neusner
When terror struck, exhausted Boston Marathon runners helped the injured. Noam Neusner, who completed the race, says that teaches us a vital lesson about perseverence in the face of evil.
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By Jay Michaelson
With Israel’s hawks sounding so much like doves, Jay Michaelson asks what these categories really mean. Shouldn’t the real question be what is best for Israel’s security?
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By Mairav Zonszein
Some Israelis were angered by Amira Hass’s piece on Palestinian stone-throwing. But only those who have seen the occupation can understand those who resist it.
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By Gal Beckerman
A French court has targeted Twitter over thousands of anonymous, anti-Semitic tweets. Does the case test the limits of the world-changing social media platform?
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By Naomi Schaefer Riley
Judaism and Mormonism are minority religions in America that both worry about interfaith marriage. One is winning the fight while the other is losing.
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By Edward Jacobs
Israel stands still when air raid sirens blare on Yom HaZikaron, the country’s memorial day. Like the shofar, the sound has significance for Jewish people worldwide.
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By Mitchell Plitnick
Is it hypocritical to oppose Pamela Geller while supporting boycott Israel proponents’ rights to be heard? Opposing Israeli policy is not the same thing as bigoted hate speech.
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