Broad Perspective

Broad Perspective is a weekly column by JPost.com Managing Editor Tamar Uriel-Beeri, where she expresses her opinions and analyses on the issues of the day from her unique perspective as an expert analyst on women's affairs and the gender gap in Israel.

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Israel must abolish the time limit for reporting sexual assault

The Broad Perspective: Ending the statute of limitations for sexual offenses, especially against minors, is an essential reform that Israel must adopt.

Israel cannot win the war on military strength alone, it’s time for a deal

The Broad Perspective: While military efforts have made some progress, they must be complemented by diplomatic efforts to achieve comprehensive and sustainable outcomes. 

Israel must recognize the Armenian Genocide now more than ever

The Broad Perspective: If Israel wants to be recognized on the international stage as a voice of sanity and of legitimate morality, it must put the ego aside and recognize the Armenian Genocide.

Arye Deri and his party threaten Israeli democracy

The Broad Perspective: It is a good thing that this rabbis bill was shot down. I don’t typically give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu much credit, so this is a special occasion.

Recognizing Palestinian pain does not negate Israeli suffering

The Broad Perspective: Their torturous state is undeniable. It is unquestionable. But so is that of so many of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. One does not negate the other.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during Israeli Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers

Netanyahu demonizes demonstrators in an act of desperation

The Broad Perspective: Netanyahu’s comparison holds no water, so why make it in the first place? The answer is simple: to demonize his opposition and attempt to shrink political rivals.

Pride is needed and should not be cancelled

The Broad Perspective: Hosting a Pride Parade, now more than ever, can draw international attention to the struggles faced by this Israeli minority and garner support from allies.

Threatening hostage families is a new low for Israel's government

Broad Perspective: The choice to focus on military achievements on the ground in Gaza instead of hostages is dehumanizing for the hostages, as they stagger down Israel’s list of priorities.

Politicians: Learn from the generals who took responsibility following Oct. 7

The Broad Perspective: Politicians must look to the IDF generals who took to heart the catastrophe that was October 7 and truly absorb what it means to have been a part of the systemic failure.

An open letter to Netanyahu: Heed Biden’s warnings

The Broad Perspective: If you continue down this path, you will cause irreversible damage to the US-Israel relationship, one that we desperately need.

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