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Gedalyah Reback

May 7, 2026, 10:45 PM

On Iran, Germany Had a Moment; Merz Let It Slip

Why is Merz letting the Islamic Republic walk all over Germany and both its Jewish and Iranian communities?

There was a brief window in 2026 where Germany looked like it might actually lead. Instead, Merz has about-faced and tucked Germany's national tail between its legs. From a moment that it might pursue a morally justified war to...

Apr 14, 2026, 5:13 PM

Israel Must Cut Lebanon Slack in Talks

It's a rare moment, but Lebanon is coming to directly speak with Israel. Lebanon's government has been more assertive toward Hezbollah and wants to rein it in. The fact it still can't shouldn't be reason to ignore Beirut's outreach. Thanks...

Jun 26, 2025, 7:28 PM

Iranians, I’m Sorry We Didn’t Do More

Still flying, but a job half-done (made by Gedalyah Reback with ChatGPT)

Bibi raised expectations. He had a chance for a watershed moment with the targets on Day 11 of the war. Whether it was Netanyahu or Trump who forced an end to it, the result was the same: Israel let...

Oct 9, 2023, 6:29 PM

Psyched out, but psyching myself up

"How are you doing?" "Are you guys okay?" I've answered these questions a few times already, but this is my most meaningful response. And I've copied it here for everyone to see. Physically, we're good right now. Mentally and emotionally,...

Jan 6, 2021, 1:25 PM

Vaccinating teachers should be a strategic priority

Yesterday, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein ordered vaccine shipments stopped to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv. The reason? They apparently directed vaccine doses to teachers who weren't over 60 or thought of as high-risk. The hospital has, rightfully, shot back...

Aug 30, 2020, 1:03 PM

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Likud PR firm’s admission cameras were to intimidate voters should reopen polls

Hidden cameras at polling stations confiscated from operatives of Kaizler Inbar, who had been retained by Likud (Screenshot, Twitter, @samiaah10)

The disgraceful boast by a Likud PR firm that their hidden camera ploy cut voting in half should prompt an extraordinary response

Dec 8, 2017, 4:00 PM

If now is not the time to talk about Jerusalem, when is?

Donald Trump is the quintessential broken clock. For all his follies, deliberate or imbecile, Trump's formal recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is a morally, ethically and legally sound maneuver. Contrary to statements from world leaders that this will...

About Me

Gedalyah Reback is an experienced writer on technology, startups, the Middle East and Islam. He also focuses on issues of personal status in Judaism, namely conversion.