Joshua Freedman

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Jul 6, 2016, 11:48 PM

10 Notes For Yair Lapid, If He Wants to be Israel’s Next Prime Minister

If Yair Lapid wants to be Israel's Next Prime Minister, he must: Draft stars for at least two of the three big portfolios (Defense, Foreign, Finance). For example Moshe Ya'alon for Defense, Tzipi Livni for Foreign, or Moshe Kahlon for...

Jun 24, 2016, 10:52 AM

Dear Bogie: Join Lapid to unseat Netanyahu

Bogie. I get it. You are a highly qualified individual, with extensive experience in the security sector. You're bright, hard working, and deeply dedicated to your country as well as the values you hold. I recognize that you are a highly...

May 8, 2015, 1:50 AM

Herzog, Don’t Sell Yourself Short

If Herzog joins the government, he shouldn’t agree to anything short of placing Netanyahu on the chopping block. Mr. Herzog, you have this opportunity to end the long national nightmare which is Netanyahu’s premiership—don’t sell yourself short. Israeli Opposition leader...

Nov 3, 2014, 8:29 AM

It’s Time to End the “Cooling Off” Period

Regardless of where today’s leaders hail from - be it the media, political establishment, or yeshiva council - they are leading Israel down a reckless and dangerous path. It’s time to repeal the “cooling off” period, and once again...

Oct 27, 2014, 7:54 AM

Tzipi Livni Sleeps with the Fishes

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni has lost her leadership role in Israeli politics. If she doesn't accept the public’s verdict she will find her political career at the bottom of the Jordan, sleeping with the fishes. "The great white hope has...

Jul 31, 2014, 9:12 AM

Our Sick Gaza Sideshow

The only way to undermine Hamas is through strengthening Palestinian moderates; thus, only a political settlement has the potential to put an end to this conflict, and prevent another sick Gaza sideshow. What is the price of human life?...

Jul 21, 2014, 4:34 AM

What We Can’t See

Every teenager kidnapped, every rocket from Gaza launched, and every prior clash between Jews and Arabs are all part of that same war and experience for the Palestinian nation. Until we see this, peace can not be achieved. On Yom...

Jul 10, 2014, 7:21 AM

Likud-Beiteinu: an Obituary

Like all marriages of convenience, the Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu love affair began with the best of intentions and ended in bitterness and disappointment. When the two parties decided to run on a joint list prior to the 2013 elections, they...

Jul 7, 2014, 2:20 AM

The Fault in Our Star of David

While we can rejoice and chant “Next year in Jerusalem!”, at our Passover seders, we must remember that this year in Jerusalem we are holding another people under the iron boot of oppression. What could be more tragic, disappointing, and...

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About Me

Joshua is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University who majored in World Politics with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies. Joshua has been active in Israel advocacy for years, including seminars with AIPAC, the Israeli Consulate to the Midwest, and J Street U.