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From TV star to Israeli prime minister: Who is Yair Lapid?

Lapid did what many had thought to be impossible: he succeeded in forming a coalition of eight ideologically-diverse parties, including left-wing, right-wing, centrist and Islamist parties.

What did Biden achieve on his trip to Saudi Arabia and Israel?

Despite the Saudis denying any intent of normalization, Prime Minister Yair Lapid said that their decision to allow Israeli overflights was, in fact, a form of normalization between the two countries.

What are President Biden’s views on Israel

“Throughout the president’s career he talked about how he learned as a young boy from his father that if Israel did not exist, then we would need to invent it.”

Why Biden’s visit to Israel is a big deal

“Joe Biden loves Israel,” U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides said. “Joe Biden continually refers to his idea that he is a non-Jewish Zionist.”

The most daring rescue mission the Jewish state ever made

Daring thinking is always the better course. Though Rabin was a cautious man, he dared to think boldly and execute the rescue plan.

What does Judaism say about abortion?

Jewish tradition values the life and potential life of the fetus and it values the life and health of the potential mother.

Why I no longer say “Israel has a right to exist”

The argument over existence is over, saying “I believe Israel has a right to exist” locks us in a debate already litigated and fought for.

Jewish continuity: Are we aiming too low?

As a community, we can afford to lift our gaze above the basic goals of survival and continuity. We ought to find ways to fulfill our potential and rise beyond the self through altruism and spirituality.

Should Israel ban Palestinian flags at state-funded institutions?

Yom Yerushalayim: The most important least-celebrated Jewish holiday

Did Israelis or Palestinians kill Al Jazeera Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh?

Let’s be clear — even if Israeli fire did kill Abu Akleh, there is no evidence whatsoever that Israelis deliberately targeted her.

“Hitler also had Jewish blood”: Why do people believe false conspiracy theories?

It’s one thing for an international leader to make a claim that there is no historical evidence to support, and it’s another for masses of people to actually believe it.

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