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Sep 20, 2025, 3:12 PM

On Rosh Hashanah, Israel’s reckless government needs to hear from Diaspora Jews

Noa Friedan, 13, left, and her sister Eila Friedan, 11, of Philadelphia, hold signs saying, 'Pro Israel, Anti Hamas; Pro Peace, Anti Bibi' as they attend the March for Israel rally, November 14, 2023, at the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

The old rules no longer apply -- world Jewry must not stay mum on criticizing Israel: an op-ed from Democrats Party head

Jul 16, 2023, 3:24 PM

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Jenin operation was successful, but Israel needs a strategy

A convoy of army vehicles is seen during a military raid in the Jenin refugee camp, a militant stronghold, in the West Bank, July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)

Claims the operation was a paradigm shift are baseless – those who believe Israel can annex millions of Palestinians are clueless

Nov 1, 2021, 2:32 PM

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The Two-State Solution Act is critical for Israel’s future

US Rep. Andy Levin speaks at a press conference introducing his 'Two-State Solution Act,' on Capitol Hill, September 23, 2021. He is flanked by, from left: Hadar Susskind, the president and CEO of Americans for Peace Now; Rep. Alan Lowenthal; Rep. Sara Jacobs; Rep. Peter Welch; and J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami. (Ron Kampeas/JTA, via The Times of Israel)

Friends don't let friends fall into an abyss of inequality, injustice, and endless violence that runs counter to their core values. Thank you, US Rep. Andy Levin

Jun 7, 2020, 4:25 PM

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The turning point that was the Six Day War

Mordechai Gur (seated, with black curly hair) and his troops survey the Old City before launching their attack, May 1967. (Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA/Mazel123)

Before 1967, the IDF prepped well for war and it showed. Then attrition changed the terms, and the territories may hold the future in the balance

Oct 27, 2015, 6:35 PM

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Cast your bread upon the waters

Overseeing Israel's renowned disaster relief activities, from healing wounded Syrians to rescuing earthquake victims

About Me

The Chairman of The Democrats Party, Major General (Res.) Yair Golan, served 38 years in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and was discharged as the IDF’s Deputy Chief of General Staff. He served as Deputy Minister of Economy in the 36th government.