Daniel Mendelsohn

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Mar 18, 2015, 2:49 PM

The Winners and The Losers; A Post-Election Analysis

An overwhelming victory for Bibi...but here are some even more interesting results, analysis and some winners and losers from last night: 1) Bayit Yehudi suffered a huge blow in terms of seats, dropping from a predicted 15 to 8. What happened?...

Jun 18, 2014, 4:29 PM

Double Standards in a Triple Kidnapping

As the search continues for the three kidnapped Israeli teens, five days later, the international community has been slow to respond. So slow, in fact, that even when statements are released, they are done so with the appearance of...

Jun 8, 2014, 1:28 PM

Park your tanks and tractors, Shmita is coming!

The army is out of money and, soon, so will we be. The government has ordered to put down your weapons and your ploughs. To park your tanks and your tractors. After weeks of budget crisis in all areas of...

Jun 1, 2014, 10:57 AM

The Game of How Many Sides?

Football, Soccer, the glorious game of two sides. It brings nations together in magnificent displays of festive flag flying, chants and fan loyalty. What happens, though, when the two sides are not always so clear for the fans to pick...

May 21, 2014, 2:26 PM

Waltzing with Iran

Today, as we are faced with the terrifying possibility of a nuclear Iran, we are also faced with the impending realization that the U.S has suddenly adopted a bizarre case of delusion as we wake to more news of...

May 16, 2014, 11:38 AM

What did Bibi see in Kerry anyway?

Israel should get a broker with a proven track record for making peace; ditch the U.S., try the UK and Ireland

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About Me

Born in NY, raised in London and moved to Israel in 2006/7, Daniel has recently completed his undergraduate degree in Government, Diplomacy and Strategy at the IDC, Herzliya, specializing in Counter Terrorism and Conflict Resolution. Daniel served in the IDF in Golani 51 during Operation Cast Lead, has worked for the Jewish Agency, IDFWO and is currently an Intern Research Analyst at the International Institute for Counter Terrorism. Daniel is also a fellow of the Leaders for Israel, Public Diplomacy and Leadership Fellowship. Twitter: dmendelsohn99