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Steven Franco

May 8, 2025, 5:55 AM

If It’s Genocide You’re Protesting, Look at Nigeria

Over the past several months, a wave of protests across college campuses, media outlets, and international forums have coalesced around one emotionally charged accusation: that Israel is committing "genocide" in Gaza in its war against Hamas. The term has...

Apr 28, 2025, 6:04 PM

Time to Rethink Candy Culture in Our Synagogues

Walk into almost any Orthodox synagogue on Shabbat morning, and you’ll see a familiar scene: young children, some barely old enough to sit still, eagerly crowding around the junior minyan leaders, their hands outstretched for a lollipop, taffy, or...

Apr 20, 2025, 7:06 AM

A Bold Exit: Offering Palestinians a New Choice

A Bold Exit: Clearing Gaza, Holding the West Bank, and Offering Palestinians a New Choice By Steven Franco A Stalemate of Slogans. For over 75 years, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has lived on a loop: failed frameworks, temporary ceasefires, and a peace process...

About Me

With nearly 45 years in radio production and broadcasting, Steven Franco has built a career around clear, compelling communication. Over the years, he has also found success across multiple industries—including media production, artist development, and real estate investment. Now based in Jerusalem, he focuses on news, politics, and global affairs—bringing sharp analysis and a strong voice in support of Israel. After launching his podcast Here's What I Think, listeners encouraged him to take his perspective to the written word. This blog on The Times of Israel is a continuation of that mission: to report, question, and comment on the stories shaping our world.