These precision strikes have damaged Iran – but will they act as a deterrent?Almost certainly it will keep trying to target Israel with proxiesBy Seth J. Frantzman4 min read
Conservative PartyWhoever the next Tory leader is, they will hold Labour’s feet to the fire on IsraelBoth Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick have slammed Starmer’s actions in governmentBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
Yom KippurG’mar Chatimah Tovah from the Deputy Prime MinisterAngela Rayner’s message to Jewish communities ahead of Yom KippurBy Angela Rayner1 min read
By Lorin Bell-CrossEven on the anniversary of October 7, some MPs can’t let Jews grieveParliamentarians couldn’t even contain their moralising about Israel for one day3 min read
October 7Hamas did get Hezbollah involved – but not as it hopedThe October 7 atrocities were meant to unleash a massive war against Israel. Instead, Israel is dismantling HezbollahBy Seth J. Frantzman3 min read
USA PoliticsOctober 7 brought Western Jews’ holiday from history to a hard stopThe past year has forced many American Jews to re-evaluate institutions and friends they thought they knewBy Melissa Langsam Braunstein3 min read
By Melissa Langsam BraunsteinThis blatant discrimination against Jews is a red flag about the state of American societyAmericans who were previously careful to claim they were “anti-Zionist, not antisemitic” have been emboldened since October 73 min read
Hamas terrorInternational donors are complicit in Hamas’ presence in Gaza – and key to its demiseTo separate Hamas from local people in Gaza, donor countries should mandate that any NGO or UN organisation working in Gaza must monitor and report on Hamas and other groups’ presence in institutions that receive funding.By Seth J. Frantzman4 min read
By Melissa Langsam BraunsteinTrump and Vance won’t win Jewish votes by cosying up to Tucker CarlsonThe Fox News host turned podcaster platforms Holocaust denial3 min read
IranBy avoiding confrontation with Iran and its proxies the West is stoking up further aggressionThe failure to grasp this basic fact has enabled unprecedented Houthi success – with no sign of changeBy Jonathan Spyer4 min read
IsraelLabour’s arms ban: bad timing and bad politicsThe decision has managed to unite both pro and anti-Israel campaigners in angerBy Lorin Bell-Cross2 min read
CampusColumbia’s president has gone but antisemitism remainsColumbia has already tried ignoring the problem. Now, it’s time to try tackling it.By Melissa Langsam Braunstein3 min read
IranIran cannot be allowed to make this state of alert the new normalIran is trying to force Israel, the US, UK and other countries to be on alert every time the regime desires to gain attentionBy Seth J. Frantzman3 min read
ScotlandThe SNP’s posturing on Israel is pure Thick of ItThe party’s cackhanded attempts to send a coherent signal about Gaza has made it a laughing stockBy Lorin Bell-Cross3 min read
Tim WalzTim Walz’s record on Israel and antisemitism is deeply concerningIndividual Jews may consider him a “mensch” in personal interactions, but his willingness to work with and promote the policy preferences of his party’s extremists is something American Jews cannot afford to overlookBy Melissa Langsam Braunstein2 min read
Israeli Air ForceIsraeli politicians who attack the US are playing with fireThe partnership with Israel’s key ally is the cornerstone of the nation’s security, yet right-wingers keep threatening to put its future in doubtBy Yaakov Katz3 min read
