Opinion

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  Recognizing Palestinian statehood, Emmanuel Macron once again reveals himself a master of bad timing

  Unlike his role model Charles de Gaulle, the French prime minister always chooses the wrong moment to act

  By Robert Zaretsky

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  Is starvation in Gaza really Israel’s fault? The facts are clear

  There are those who would have us believe that Israel is blameless in this crisis. They're not telling the whole truth.

  By Emily Tamkin Jul 28, 2025 | 5 min read
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  In a time of fear and despair, we can still feel and inspire awe

  In biblical times and in the Nazi era, ordinary men and women performed awe-inspiring acts; they still do today

  By Robert Zaretsky Jul 27, 2025 | 5 min read

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  The US is turning a blind eye to death and devastation — it isn’t the first time

  The American government seems indifferent to starvation in Gaza — just as they were when Jews were dying in WWII

  By Terrence Petty Jul 26, 2025 | 5 min read
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  Actually, Trump made things between Israel and Iran way worse

  He still has an opportunity to turn the ship around, but must act fast

  By Dan Perry Jul 25, 2025 | 4 min read
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  Starvation in Gaza is a moral test for Zionists. We’re failing.

  To deny Israel's role in this humanitarian disaster is to defy the ideals behind the Jewish state

  By Sruli Fruchter Jul 25, 2025 | 3 min read
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  The left is turning on AOC over Israel — and imperiling its own agenda

  For progressive politicians, displaying even a tiny change of mind on Israel has become a cardinal sin

  By Nora Berman Jul 24, 2025 | 5 min read
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  A new humanitarian outrage is unfolding in the Middle East. It’s not in Gaza

  Why can't the world appear to pay attention to two great tragedies at once?

  By Rob Eshman Jul 24, 2025 | 4 min read
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  Undocumented people need Jewish allies. Why can’t they find them?

  Jews know what it's like to be strangers in a strange land — has our compassion become conditional?

  By Analucía Lopezrevoredo Jul 23, 2025 | 5 min read
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  Gaza is starving. Where are the American Jewish leaders?

  Privately, Jewish lay leaders are anguished over Gaza. Publicly, they fear being labelled antisemitic

  By Jill Jacobs Jul 23, 2025 | 5 min read
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  The language of ‘globalize the intifada’ is terrible — for Palestinians

  Violent rhetoric can't help realize Palestinian aspirations for a better future. But an American Muslim leader who models nuance can

  By Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib Jul 22, 2025 | 4 min read