Dotan Rousso, at The Blogs

May 23, 2026, 12:42 AM

As an Israeli in Canada, I Will Not Apologize for Defending Israel

As an Israeli living in Canada, I defend Israel without hesitation. This is not because I am blind to its flaws, nor because I believe every action it takes is justified simply by virtue of being hers. I do...

May 14, 2025, 10:04 PM

The Quantum You: How Observation Shapes Your Identity

Quantum physics—the branch of science that governs the behavior of the tiniest particles in the universe—is famously strange. Unlike classical physics, which explains how large objects like cars, planets, or falling apples behave in a predictable, cause-and-effect manner, quantum...

Jan 24, 2025, 11:29 PM

A Threat to the West, Not Just Israel

On January 19, 2025, Israel and Hamas implemented a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange deal. This agreement includes the release of 33 Israeli hostages—comprising infants, children, women, and men over the age of 50—over a 42-day period, in exchange for...

Oct 28, 2024, 4:21 PM

Israeli Female Pilots: Defending Against Oppression

On October 26, the skies over Iran bore witness to a remarkable act of defiance against tyranny—an airstrike executed not just by skilled pilots but also featuring female aviators among them. This powerful image of women in combat roles...

May 12, 2024, 11:28 AM

In memory of Ofek Rousso: You are gone but you will always be!

I am Dotan Rousso. Ofek's uncle. Tuesday evening. October 10, 2023. The phone rings from the other side of the world. My brother's name appears on the screen. In Israel, it was before dawn. My heart skipped a beat. In...

Apr 21, 2024, 6:52 PM

Iran’s Threat: Strategies for Israel and the West

Since the Islamic revolution in 1979, and over the years, Iran has meticulously crafted a strategy of sponsoring and arming proxy groups across the region, amplifying the strategic threats posed to Israel. This support for proxies has been steadily...

Mar 18, 2024, 12:31 AM

The Changing Face of Haaretz: From Critical Voice to Questionable Agenda

As someone who has lived outside of Israel for about a decade but still feels deeply connected to it, Haaretz newspaper has been my primary source for news, analyses, and opinions. Well-known for being a "newspaper for thinking people,"...

Jan 28, 2024, 2:22 AM

Rethinking Israel’s Global Image: Liberating Policy from Public Opinion Struggles

The State of Israel has unequivocally lost the battle for international public opinion, a reality further solidified by the recent decision of the International Court of Justice on January 26, 2024. Diverse factors contribute to this predicament. Notably, Israel and world...

Jan 20, 2024, 11:34 PM

The Weighty Dilemma Surrounding the Release of Security Prisoners

The proposal to release all security prisoners in exchange for the liberation of the 137 Israeli captives held by Hamas has both captivated and unsettled the Israeli public. Reports indicate that there are approximately 7,000 security prisoners, including 539 with...

Jan 14, 2024, 1:55 AM

Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza?

Albert Einstein once said that everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. As an ex-Israeli prosecutor who has spent many years immersed in intensive legal work and presenting arguments in court, I can attest that sometimes...

About Me

Dr. Dotan Rousso holds a Ph.D. in Law and a master’s degree in Philosophy. A former criminal prosecutor and legal research adviser to the Israeli Parliament (the Knesset), he currently teaches philosophy at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. He is also a published commentator on law, ethics, artificial intelligence, and Middle East affairs.

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