Israel–Palestine Conflict

Being Jewish After Peter Beinart

Peter Beinart’s shift to overt anti-Zionism in “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza” is more reflective of his intensified desire for validation from critics of Israel’s right to exist more than of fundamental changes in the Israel–Palestine conflict

Israel Under Judgment, Not Erasure

A Christian realist approach to Israel rejects both sentimental Zionism and abolitionist moralism. The Jewish state may be criticized, restrained, and judged, but not denied the ordinary legitimacy granted to other nations.

A Nation Changed by Catastrophe

With the return of the last hostage from Gaza, Israel reckons with a profound psychological and spiritual shift whose consequences will not be confined to the Jewish state.

How to Stop Hamas from Derailing the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Deal

While the recently-brokered peace deal between Hamas and Israel is a laudable achievement, only the permanent disarmament and replacement of Hamas as the governing authority of Gaza can ensure lasting peace

The United States Should Apply the Gaza Ceasefire’s Stipulations to West Bank Terrorist Organizations 

In order to secure a lasting peace, Hamas and other terror groups in the West Bank must be subject to the same disarmament stipulations as those in Gaza

Hamas’s Real Goal on October 7th: The Diplomatic Isolation of Israel

Despite efforts over the last two years to render Israel a global pariah, the Abraham Accords look set to move forward

Israel Has Handled Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah—But Can it Keep Turkey at Bay?

Israel has skillfully navigated the threats from Hezbollah, Hamas and Iran the last couple of years, but its greatest threat may yet come from Turkey under Erdoğan

In War, Resolution: Israel Had No Substitute for Victory

After two years of intense conflict, Israel is substantially better off than on Oct. 6, 2023, and the chances for a more peaceful Middle East are better than in decades

Palestine and the Responsibilities of Statehood

Sovereign nation-states are not only granted rights, but acknowledge responsibilities. Palestine wants the former without the latter.

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