Opinion

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  Israel’s use of torture is a travesty — just like it was for the French in Algeria 70 years ago

  History repeated itself in Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib. With Israel's treatment of prisoners, it's repeating itself again.

  By Robert Zaretsky

  6 min read
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  My friend Evan Gershkovich is free. The first thing I want to do with him: Get a bagel

  All of us who love Evan spent months fighting for his release. That it finally happened is a reminder to never lose hope

  By Sam Silverman Aug 2, 2024 | 5 min read
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  ‘They allowed Hezbollah to bombard it’: With Israel’s north on the brink of war, a chef commits to the land he loves

  ’When the sirens go off, I get a glass of wine,’ said Erez Komarovsky 

  By Rob Eshman Aug 2, 2024 | 7 min read

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• Dan Perry Actually, the ceasefire deal might not be the biggest threat to Netanyahu’s coalition

  

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  Josh Shapiro’s alarmist response to campus protests should disqualify him from being Harris’ running mate

  Democrats need to unite a left divided over Israel. Shapiro's actions this spring will hurt that enterprise

  By Rafael Shimunov Aug 2, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Why do Orthodox protesters keep breaking into IDF bases?

  Two recent protests in Israel show a troubling, growing divide between the religious and the secular

  By Rob Eshman Aug 1, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Why Josh Shapiro would help Kamala Harris win over the most voters

  The Jewish governor of Pennsylvania enjoys bipartisan popularity and a proven track record of effective leadership

  By Alex Zeldin Aug 1, 2024 | 4 min read
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  The Israeli far-right just committed their own Jan. 6

  Israeli extremists rejected laws, accountability and democracy in their efforts to break into IDF bases

  By Adina Vogel Ayalon Jul 31, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Ismail Haniyeh killing a big gamble — but one that could spark an endgame

  The assassination of the Hamas leader could provide diplomatic cover for Netanyahu to speed ceasefire talks

  By Dan Perry Jul 31, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Two big questions after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh

  The Hamas leader’s death adds uncertainty to instability

  By Rob Eshman Jul 31, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Far-right extremists stormed an IDF base. Their understanding of patriotism is dead wrong.

  The extremist vigilantes breaking into army bases are destroying Israel from the inside

  By Sruli Fruchter Jul 30, 2024 | 3 min read
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  JD Vance’s weird ideas about parenthood: a Jewish critique

  Vance's hyper-natalist obsession goes counter to Jewish traditions — and a few Catholic ones too

  By Jay Michaelson Jul 30, 2024 | 5 min read