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Natan Kohn-Magnus

Nov 27, 2024, 7:21 AM

The firing has (partially) ceased, what will replace it? Have you ever had that feeling when you just finished an exam, are in between jobs, or some other major stage in life? That feeling that can only be described as...

Nov 12, 2024, 3:37 AM

Musings of a Miluimnik – a Tale of Cognitive Dissonance

If these thoughts come across as convoluted, even confused - that’s because they are. No one can make sense of Israel’s impossible predicament - not the prime minister, not the innumerable pundits, and certainly not me. So I won’t...

Jul 19, 2024, 4:41 PM

Who can we trust?

The relationship between Israeli citizens and the IDF is complicated. Disappointment and shaky trust at all levels sit alongside inspiring bravery and an unparalleled sense of belonging The New York Times recently released a “bombshell” (pun intended) report, in which...

Jun 4, 2024, 8:06 PM

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Self-care in times of war

With hellish events still unfolding, the best defense for our psyches may be to feel less – for now

May 27, 2024, 12:24 AM

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Is the war making us more close-minded?

The events of Oct. 7 were so traumatic that my intellectual curiosity crashes against the blunt force of the rocket that landed across the street from me

Mar 29, 2024, 5:47 AM

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No more room under the rug

The government playbook of ignoring our thorniest issues cannot work anymore. The thorns are too big, and too prickly.

Feb 28, 2024, 2:14 AM

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Jon Stewart’s plan for Mideast peace is delusional (among other errors)

Jon Stewart hosting 'The Daily Show,' on February 26, 2024. (screenshot, YouTube)

I served with the IDF in Gaza, and I'm here to set the record straight. Again

Mar 28, 2023, 3:46 PM

Hope, existence, living, and judicial reforms

On January 4th 2023, only a few short days after Bibi Netanyahu was sworn in (again) as Prime Minister of Israel, our second child, Roee Erez, was born. Around the same time, both my family and the country embarked...

Nov 1, 2022, 12:15 AM

Voting in Israel for the ‘first’ time

The title for this post is a misnomer. This isn’t my first time voting in Israel. In fact, it’s my seventh. But in one crucial way it feels like my first. Tuesday will be the first time voting with a...

Sep 25, 2022, 5:29 PM

What do WE do about the Palestinians?

On November 1st Israel will reach a troubling milestone - five elections in three years, an unparalleled frequency in the developed world. This seemingly endless cycle has been a result of political paralysis, with the intractable conflict revolving around...

About Me

Originally from the United States, Natan came to Israel in 2010. He served in the IDF, and has worked in a variety of analytical positions, which is his attempt to contribute to the country that he loves. He has an insatiable curiosity, and he enjoys passionate but civil discourse. He is a devoted husband and father, and everything he does is for them. Follow him at @KohnNatan.