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People call for the formation of a Jewish-Arab government during a protest following the election, in Tel Aviv, October 31, 2026. (David Goldman/AP)

Ghadir Hani

Arab voters have spoken. Will Israel listen?

Our communities voted against despair, violence and extremism. Now Jewish leaders must decide whether to extend a hand or deepen the divide

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon points toward the Iranian delegation during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at UN headquarters in New York on February 28, 2026. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Danny Danon

A message to our enemies: Do not mistake Israeli democracy for weakness

Iran and its proxies should have no illusions about exploiting our political transition. Israel’s military is on high alert, and we will not hesitate to defend our people

An Arab Israeli casts her ballot in the country’s general election at a polling station in Umm al-Fahm, October 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

David Bryfman

What should we teach our children about Israel’s election?

The results raise difficult questions about democracy, Jewish identity and political leadership. Our job is to help students wrestle with them, not dictate answers

Young students from the Talmud Torah Ohalei Menachem school in the ultra-Orthodox settlement of Beitar Illit simulate the Passover seder on March 20, 2023. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)

Eli Paley

What if the next government decided to dismantle secular autonomy?

Those calling for greater state control over Haredi institutions face a question: Would they apply the same standards if the roles were reversed?

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Andrew Silow-Carroll

‘Politically homeless’ is the new identity for American Jews

Will disillusioned Jewish voters stick with the Democrats, turn to the Republicans, or find liberation from party loyalties?

People walk past a puddle by a tent shelter erected near the rubble of a collapsed building in the Nasr neighborhood in western Gaza City on April 15, 2025. (Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

How to begin the Gaza endgame

Moving civilians out of Hamas-controlled areas and into temporary housing could pave the way to defeating the group and rebuilding the Strip

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, October 28, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)

Yitzhak Klein

A right-winger’s warning to Eisenkot: Unity has a price

Eisenkot has a mandate to govern. But relying on the Arab parties rather than compromising with the Zionist right would be a grave mistake

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