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Jun 21, 2026, 11:55 PM

Israel: Between Alliance and Autonomy

For several days now, a question has been circulating in Israel: are we alone, or are we simply regaining control over our own decisions? The agreement between Washington and Tehran, presented as a way out of war, has caused deep...

Yoseph Janowski

Jun 21, 2026, 4:15 PM

Defend and befriend — Bibi’s careful balancing act

Netanyahu said that he won’t withdraw from Southern Lebanon. But he agreed to Trump‘s request that Israel not bomb Beirut. Bibi is being careful to stand strong on Israel’s need to stay in southern Lebanon, while at the same time...

Silas Anastacio

Jun 21, 2026, 4:00 AM

Hillel Latin America Youth Shine at AJC Global Forum in Washington, DC

Hillel Latin America proudly celebrates the participation of its young leaders at the AJC Global Forum, held in Washington, DC. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Matthew and Melanie Bronfman, a gesture that underscored the importance of Latin American...

Jun 20, 2026, 11:32 PM

What JD Vance Gets Wrong About Israel

Israel is deeply grateful for American support. But support does not erase history, sovereignty, or Israel’s right to speak for itself. As an American Jew who has spent a lifetime teaching about responsibility and resilience, I listened carefully when Vice...

Jun 20, 2026, 11:30 PM

Grateful to America, Not Dependent on It

Israel can honor American friendship and President Trump’s past support while still insisting on its right to speak clearly about its own security. As an Israeli, I have learned never to take international support for granted. Israel welcomes allies, values friendship,...

Andy Blumenthal

Jun 20, 2026, 11:10 PM

JD Vance: A Korach for Our Time

Vice President JD Vance’s recent remarks about Israel were not merely misguided—they were a striking display of moral weakness, strategic ignorance, and political arrogance. At a moment when Israel is fighting for its very survival against an Iranian regime...

Jun 19, 2026, 6:20 PM

Washington. Do we have a problem?

In recent years many Israelis believed the greatest threat to the US-Israel relationship came from the Democratic Party. In my role as Chair of American Democrats in Israel my cohorts and I felt and continue to feel this sentiment...

Jun 19, 2026, 6:00 PM

Is The USA a Friend to Israel or Not?

There is something deeply dangerous in the way Washington is now speaking to Israel after the reported US-Iran deal. The tone coming out of America is not the tone of an ally reminding a friend to act wisely. It...

Paul Mendlowitz

Jun 18, 2026, 11:23 PM

To My Israeli Brothers: Tone Down the Public Criticism of Donald Trump

There is an old Jewish saying: Don't provoke a king unless you are prepared to live with the consequences. Whether Americans like it or not, whether Israelis like it or not, Donald Trump sits in the White House. He...

Jun 18, 2026, 7:06 AM

When “Close to Trump” Becomes a Liability

For years, Benjamin Netanyahu’s closeness to Donald Trump was one of his most reliable political assets — a symbol of access, influence, and the ability to shape American policy toward Israel. Likud once expected to make that relationship a centerpiece...

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