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May 14, 2026, 9:27 PM

Jerusalem: The city that redeemed the idea of a city

The Jerusalem skyline (Nati Shochat/Flash 90)

In the Torah, cities reek of corruption, power, violence, and human arrogance. In sharp contrast, Israel's holy city glorifies sanctity and responsibility

Apr 11, 2026, 9:36 AM

When the Front Line Bears the Burden—and the Judgment

In the unfolding confrontation with Iran, a difficult and increasingly undeniable truth has come into sharper focus: Israel is not merely fighting its own war. It is, in many respects, fighting the West’s war—often alone, often first, and at...

Mar 17, 2026, 4:00 PM

If Iran Falls, the “Free Palestine” Industry May Collapse With It

For years, Western streets and campuses have echoed with the slogan “Free Palestine.” To many supporters, it sounds like a simple call for justice. But in reality, much of the modern global movement behind that slogan has been inseparable...

Mar 7, 2026, 12:58 AM

The Other Front in the War With Iran

The United States and Israel may soon stand on the verge of a strategic breakthrough against the regime in Iran. After decades of confrontation—covert operations, sanctions, intelligence warfare, and now unprecedented military coordination—the clerical regime that has destabilized the...

Feb 17, 2026, 12:15 AM

A Test of Statesmanship for Israel’s Presidency

The State of Israel was founded not only on sovereignty but on judgment — the ability to balance law with national stability, justice with social cohesion, and legal procedure with the long-term health of democratic institutions. Democracies rely on...

Jan 18, 2026, 10:07 AM

Oslo’s Logic Returns to Gaza

The Trump administration’s newly unveiled “Board of Peace” for postwar Gaza was meant to signal resolve and vision. Instead, it has laid bare a widening rift with Israel — and, more troublingly, a fundamental contradiction within the administration’s own...

Jan 13, 2026, 5:01 AM

The Wiener Spin for Pelosi’s Seat

In San Francisco’s race to replace Nancy Pelosi, voters are asked to choose who inherits a seat long defined by raw political power, not moral clarity. Pelosi’s tenure was marked by ruthless message discipline, an iron grip on her...

Jan 2, 2026, 11:14 PM

Stability Requires Saying No to Erdoğan

The idea that Turkey should play an active role in stabilizing Gaza is not a bold diplomatic stroke. It is an act of strategic self-deception—one that exposes a dangerous contradiction at the heart of Donald Trump’s Middle East instincts. President...

Nov 16, 2025, 4:07 PM

F-35s Aren’t Needed for Saudi in Abraham Accords

Washington is once again flirting with the idea of selling F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Proponents argue that the Kingdom’s fear of Iran justifies handing over America’s most advanced aircraft. But foreign policy cannot be built on wishful...

Sep 23, 2025, 12:07 AM

The Absurdity of Recognizing a Palestinian State

In recent months, a number of Western governments have rushed to recognize a Palestinian state. The move is heralded by its supporters as a moral necessity, a step toward peace, and a diplomatic breakthrough. But in truth, it is...

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About Me

Jacques R. Rothschild was born in Belgium and spent a decade in Israel, where he proudly served in the IDF paratroopers. He went on to earn degrees in Mathematics, Statistics, and International Affairs from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Since then, he has made New York City his home, building a career in private equity and investment banking, including having served as a senior investment professional for the Kuwait sovereign wealth fund. Alongside his professional work, Jacques remains passionately engaged in Israel advocacy and is a devoted defender of the IDF and the State of Israel.