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Jul 5, 2025, 6:39 PM
The Iron Dome Secured Lives—And Netanyahu’s Power
Since its deployment in 2011, Israel’s Iron Dome has been hailed as a technological marvel—an almost miraculous shield that has saved countless lives from rocket attacks launched by Hamas and Hezbollah. As someone who lives within range of those...
Dec 21, 2023, 7:56 AM
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Did you know that Hamas has held 2 hostages captive for thousands of days?
If we don't bring them all home now, the hostages are at real risk of being stuck in Gaza for years and years, like Avera Mengistu and Hisham Al-Sayed
Oct 24, 2020, 9:40 PM
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6,285 points to consider when discussing an Israeli-Sudanese peace
The new diplomacy may push Israel to take action on the local asylum seekers from Sudan; or Bibi could buy time by granting them 5 years of temporary residence
Mar 24, 2020, 8:49 PM
Can Benny Gantz Be the Martyr Israel Needs?
Israel is stuck and things are getting worse and worse. We haven't had a legitimate government in a year and a half and we don't seem any closer to getting one with both camps hardening their stances everyday. There are...
Jul 8, 2019, 9:03 AM
How should a Zionist respond to the Ethiopian protests? Join them!
I am a Zionist. I grew up on stories of an idealized, brave and virtuous Israel. From the Haganah and Irgun fighting to bring Holocaust survivors to the Mandate, to The Burma Road, to the Six Day War, to...
May 30, 2019, 3:20 PM
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Bibi has shown us the true depths of his depravity
Israel's prime minister offered an MK a galling 'Sophie's Choice': Betray your party or abandon your community.
Apr 3, 2018, 3:40 PM
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Not even one night
I thought that for once, my Eritrean friend would be able to have a sweet, stress-free sleep. I was wrong
Jan 9, 2018, 12:28 AM
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How to hand a victory to the enemy
Packing 40,000 people off to a dangerous future is both immoral and self-defeating
Apr 4, 2017, 12:51 AM
“The Hot Dog” – A Moment Lost in Translation
Anyone who knows me knows that I am kinda of a West Wing freak (The tv show, not the real thing, though I am kinda a freak for the real thing, but for very different reason) I tend to...
Oct 1, 2016, 9:36 PM
President Abbas, Honor the Living, Not Only the Dead
President Abbas, I was touched that you decided to come to the funeral of President Peres in West Jerusalem. That you chose to be there to honor a man who had, to say the least, a mixed legacy among your...
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Holding a BA in History and Secondary Education from Temple University, and an MA in Security and Diplomacy from Tel Aviv University, Hilkowitz has been living in Israel since 2012.
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