Opinion

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  Israel must save the hostages at any cost

  The Israeli government has a moral responsibility to get our people back from the hands of the murderous Hamas regime

  By Dany Bahar

  2 min read
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  The hostages in Gaza need our empathy, not our hot takes

  There are enough politicians, policymakers and experts crafting sophisticated arguments for Israel’s next moves. For the rest of us, empathy demands more of our attention

  By Sruli Fruchter Nov 21, 2023 | 3 min read
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  A poster of me was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. I blame our country’s moral rot

  During their time in power, Hungary’s leaders have managed to turn their once-democratic views into right-wing vitriolic nonsense

  By Miklós Vámos Nov 21, 2023 | 6 min read

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  By Elliot Cosgrove Nov 20, 2023 | 3 min read
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  Israelis are back on the streets Saturday nights, only it’s quieter now

  Protests have become rallies to support the families of those lost and missing — and each other

  By Jessica Steinberg Nov 20, 2023 | 4 min read
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  And now, a word of hope about Israel and the Palestinians

  Jews and Arabs may yet ‘get through this together.’

  By Rob Eshman Nov 19, 2023 | 5 min read
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  I’m an ADL advisory board member. The CEO’s tweet appeasing Elon Musk is dangerous

  Giving a pass to someone who amplifies white nationalist rhetoric undermines ADL's credibility

  By Peter Fox Nov 18, 2023 | 3 min read
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  It shouldn’t take bin Laden to wake you up to rampant antisemitism on TikTok

  Conspiracy theories, misinformation and extremism have been rampant on the app for years

  By Phoebe Cohen Nov 17, 2023 | 4 min read
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  I teach at an Ivy League university. The tolerance for antisemitism has become unbearable

  As a university professor, I’ve watched some students voice extremely offensive views toward Israel and Jews under the banner of free speech since Oct. 7

  By Dany Bahar Nov 16, 2023 | 3 min read
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  A cease-fire would only serve Hamas

  Israel must win decisively against the terrorist group. And the United States must do everything in its power to guarantee this outcome.

  By Zachary R. Goldsmith Nov 16, 2023 | 4 min read
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  When soldiers are hiding in hospitals, what is the morality of attacking them?

  The raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City is a stark example of the moral dilemma Israel faces in its campaign against Hamas

  By Jay Michaelson Nov 15, 2023 | 4 min read