Susan Hattis Rolef
Should Israel's prime ministers disclose their health status? - opinion
A bitter reflection on Independence Day as Israel celebrates its 78th anniversary - opinion
Do Israelis know what’s going on? - opinion
Israel’s population struggles with depression amid ongoing conflict, crises - opinion
Ongoing war, political tension, and societal strain cause many Israelis to feel growing despair and uncertainty about the future of Israel.
Can Netanyahu win the war without a plan? - opinion
There is a growing contradiction between what Netanyahu advocates as the basic premises for success in all the arenas of military confrontation and what he feels he must do to remain in power.
Netanyahu’s press conference: A tactless defense of his trial allegations - opinion
What Netanyahu said at a press conference last Thursday regarding his trial was a faux pas – a tactless act that violates etiquette.
Why is Trump pressuring Herzog to pardon Netanyahu now? - opinion
Trump also accused Herzog of delaying the decision for months, and said the issue had been discussed between the two leaders for nearly a year.
Trump, Netanyahu, and the Iranian conundrum: Is a partial victory enough? - opinion
Israel’s aim is that Iran’s current regime should be defeated, requiring a popular uprising to take down the Iranian government.
Netanyahu's political opposition must present clear policies - opinion
Israel’s opposition unites against Netanyahu, but lacks policies to present a clear alternative government.
What did the Netanyahu-Trump meeting on Iran accomplish? - opinion
The fact that Netanyahu was not accompanied by anyone from the IDF suggests that even if something was said on the matter, it was not operational
Zini affair highlights the security and political costs of Gaza smuggling - opinion
Cigarette smuggling into Gaza becomes a national scandal as family ties, security doctrine, and politics collide.
Ran Gvili’s return closes a chapter, but not the wound of October 7 - opinion
Ran Gvili's conduct on the last day of his life earned him the title of hero, and his story is one with which most of us can identify.
Jerusalem daycare tragedy: When ideology blocks oversight, babies pay the price - opinion
Two infants died in an unregulated Jerusalem daycare, exposing failed law enforcement, budget cuts, and deep cultural divides over accountability and prevention.