Opinion

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  How Netanyahu exploited the politics of fear in a country that now fears for its survival

  The catastrophic events have befallen an Israel that was divided, distracted and demoralized

  By Robert Zaretsky

  3 min read
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  Opinion

  The truth of Hamas is in its charter

  A founding document extolls the killing of every Jew

  By Rob Eshman Oct 10, 2023 | 4 min read
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  Hamas is guilty of inhuman violence. What about the Palestinians who cheered them on?

  Palestinian society, and leadership, must speak out now

  By Michael Koplow Oct 10, 2023 | 4 min read

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  Spare us your explanations about what’s happening in Israel — now is the time for grief

  Nearly every Jew knows someone directly affected by the violence in Israel, and in a sense, we're all sitting shiva

  By Jay Michaelson Oct 10, 2023 | 4 min read
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  Our Jewish community has become divided. Hamas’ attack reminds us that we must stand together

  It's up to Jews from all camps to self-reflect, and to focus more on what holds us together than our differences

  By Rabbi Avi Shafran Oct 10, 2023 | 3 min read
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  Forget about Kanye’s tweets — Black members of Congress stand with Israel

  Jews should remember whose voices matter and who is just making noise

  By Robin Washington Oct 9, 2023 | 3 min read
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  Everything I thought I knew about Israel and Gaza was wrong

  The coming days and weeks will be awful — and Benjamin Netanyahu has no good options

  By Jodi Rudoren Oct 9, 2023 | 4 min read
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  As a new immigrant to Israel, all I can give is my blood

  I wish my blood could be enough to save Israel, to revive those murdered. But nothing I do can bring those innocent souls back.

  By Sruli Fruchter Oct 9, 2023 | 3 min read
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  The American Jewish left is wrong about Palestinian ‘resistance’

  If you think Hamas violence can bring Palestinian safety and freedom, keep watching the news

  By Rob Eshman Oct 8, 2023 | 4 min read
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  This war united Israelis like never before — and we will continue to fight for peace

  Hamas couldn’t care less about who they kill, as long as they kill Jews

  By Dany Bahar Oct 8, 2023 | 2 min read
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  ‘Is it a war — or is it an operation?’ Thousands of miles from home, Israeli teenagers learn the devastating news

  At a "shul-in" in New Jersey, they conked out in sleeping bags. Then they woke up and looked at their phones.

  By Jodi Rudoren Oct 7, 2023 | 5 min read