Dotan Rousso, at The Blogs

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...

Jan 8, 2024, 10:20 PM

Unpacking Norman Finkelstein’s Critique

In the intricate web of opinions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the emergence of influential Jewish figures, such as Norman Finkelstein, as vocal critics of Israel, particularly in the context of the October 7th massacre, is intriguing. Shortly after the massacre...

Jan 3, 2024, 7:06 PM

Gaza: Three unattainable goals converge into one

Since the murderous attack by Hamas on October 7th, the Israeli government has reiterated the three goals of the war: the destruction of Hamas, the return of the hostages, and the creation of a significantly improved security reality for...

Jan 2, 2024, 7:49 PM

Open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his call for an immediate long-lasting ceasefire in Gaza

Prime Minister, On October 7th, the nation of Israel experienced its most horrific event since its establishment in 1948. That morning, about 3000 Hamas activists and supporters broke the fence and stormed the nearby villages and towns, raping many and...

About Me

Dotan Rousso, Holds a Ph.D. in Law—a former criminal prosecutor in Israel. He currently lives in Alberta and teaches Philosophy at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).