Jonathan Meta, at The Blogs

Apr 5, 2025, 3:20 PM

Qatargate lays bare Israel’s gamble on Hamas rule

'[Qatar] is not an enemy country, and many praise it.' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a video statement on April 2, 2025. (Screen capture)

This isn’t just about media manipulation or shady payments, it's about a broken strategy that favored Palestinian division over resolution

Mar 1, 2025, 3:26 PM

Biden vs. Trump: What Their Deals Reveal About Power

In international diplomacy, there are two primary approaches to negotiation: strategic vision and transactional bargaining. Strategic vision sees the world as an interconnected system where negotiations serve broader geopolitical goals, often requiring prolonged engagement and compromise. Transactional bargaining, on...

Nov 23, 2024, 5:43 PM

Netanyahu, the ICC, and Israel’s Missed Legal Defense

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken an unprecedented step in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Mohammed Deif. This momentous decision underscores the...

Oct 26, 2024, 4:01 PM

From Escalation to Reorganization: Israel’s Path Forward

In the early hours of October 26, Israel conducted a series of airstrikes against military targets in Iran, including missile production sites, air defense systems, and surface-to-surface missile launchers. The coordinated strikes, which lasted over three hours, took place...

Oct 19, 2024, 8:49 PM

Sinwar’s Elimination Forces Israel’s Next Move

On December 30, 2006, the world watched the execution of Saddam Hussein, a dictator who had ruled Iraq with an iron fist for decades. Captured in 2003, after hiding in a hole near his hometown of Tikrit, Saddam’s capture...

Aug 31, 2024, 4:04 PM

Versailles Revisited: Israel’s Strategic Dilemma

In the summer of 1919, the Versailles Treaty was signed, marking a pivotal moment in modern history. Widely regarded as the most analyzed treaty in international relations, it has been argued that this document shaped much of the world...

Aug 10, 2024, 9:12 PM

Strategic Diplomacy: Shaping a New Middle East Order

In the immediate aftermath of the tragic events of October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a devastating surprise attack on Israel, analysts across the globe drew comparisons to the Yom Kippur War of 1973. This comparison was rooted in...

Aug 3, 2024, 5:01 PM

To raise the cost: Learning from past mistakes

Everyone knows the expression “Pandora’s Box.” It’s often used as a caution against unleashing unforeseen consequences by starting something one isn’t prepared to handle. In Greek mythology, Pandora, the first woman created by the gods, was a pivotal figure...

Jun 1, 2024, 10:39 PM

Biden’s proposal is a call to restore the balance of power

President Biden on his remarks on Middle East, on Friday, May 30th.

On October 7th Hamas attacked Israel in a way that we’ve never seen before. Communities of southern Israel were infiltrated by terrorists, over 1200 civilians were killed and over 250 people were kidnapped to Gaza. The reason for this attack...

Jan 1, 2024, 3:46 AM

Full gas on neutral

As we bid farewell to 2023, it becomes evident that this year may find its place in the annals of Israel's history as one of profound challenges. The narrative unfolded with the specter of a judicial overhaul looming large,...

About Me

Jonathan moved to Israel in 2018 (and so became Yoni). He is passionate about Justice, Democracy, and Human Rights, which has been a driving force behind his career path. Jonathan is an international criminal lawyer and Managing Partner at Metaiuris Law Offices. He holds a J.D. from Buenos Aires University (2017) and an M.A in Diplomacy Studies from Tel Aviv University (2021). Also, he is the host of the Spanish speaking radio show of Kan, Israel's Public Broadcasting Corporation.

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