Lion Elephant

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Lion Elephant

Israel's Imperative: A Swift and Successful Finish

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Israel's Imperative: A Swift and Successful Finish."

Confronting Hamas’s dual threats requires unwavering transparency and resolve. Israel must accomplish the near-impossible task of winning its military objectives and freeing all hostages, while minimizing the duration of the conflict to deprive Hamas of its propaganda weaponry. Only by acting swiftly and decisively can Israel break the destructive cycle of violence, victimhood narratives, and delegitimization, safeguarding its future and securing lasting peace and dignity for its people.

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Israel's Imperative: A Swift and Successful Finish

Am Yisrael Chai!

Am Yisrael Chai!

Voting Against Ourselves

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Voting Against Ourselves."

Despite rising antisemitism and mounting threats to Israel, a surprising number of American Jews continue to support political figures who criticize or undermine the Jewish state—often through double standards—and tolerate or excuse antisemitic rhetoric. This article explores both the political and psychological reasons behind this paradox, from progressive values and generational divides to identity struggles, assimilation, and intergenerational trauma. As attacks on Jews escalate across the U.S., the piece urges Jewish voters to reflect deeply on the implications of their choices—for their safety, their identity, and the future of Jewish life in America and Israel.

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Voting Against Ourselves

Holy Warriors

Holy Warriors

AntiZionism is Hate Movement

AntiZionism is Hate Movement

When Beautiful Music Becomes a Mantra of Hate

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "When Beautiful Music Becomes a Mantra of Hate."

Music festivals and concerts, long celebrated for fostering unity, are increasingly being used to spread hate and divisive rhetoric. High-profile incidents—such as Bobby Vylan’s anti-Israel chants at Glastonbury, Roger Waters’s provocative performances, and inflammatory statements by artists like Kanye West and Imagine Dragons—illustrate how musicians, seeking to be seen as edgy or socially conscious, often promote distorted messages that can influence youth and normalize hate. The failure of media and institutions to intervene exacerbates these dangers, raising concerns about the responsibility to protect shared values of justice and respect. Ultimately, music must remain a force for peace and unity, not a vehicle for hatred or bigotry.

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When Beautiful Music Becomes a Mantra of Hate

Defeating “The Giants” of Iran With Tikkun

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Defeating 'The Giants' of Iran With Tikkun."

As we witness miracle after miracle in Israel’s current struggle against Iran, it is natural to praise the meticulous planning, skillful execution, and exceptional intelligence that have led to these achievements. We owe immense gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF who put their lives on the line. However, let us never forget that, much like the giants the spies once feared, Iran presents a formidable challenge in the region. Only through faith in the Master of the Universe can we truly understand that our victories are part of a greater, divine plan—a merciful redemption promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

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Defeating “The Giants” of Iran With Tikkun

G-d is Pulling for Israel

G-d is Pulling for Israel

IDF Fights Iran: A Fusion of Force and Faith

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "IDF Fights Iran: A Fusion of Force and Faith."

As Israel and Iran engage in a historic confrontation, we must be aware of the remarkable fusion of faith and military prowess that defines Israel’s response. Central to the nation’s achievements is the recognition of Divine providence—Hashem’s guiding hand—alongside the extraordinary courage and skill of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In just two days, the IDF has confronted existential threats, neutralizing key Iranian leadership and infrastructure while demonstrating operational excellence and moral leadership.

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IDF Fights Iran: A Fusion of Force and Faith

War of Good Over Evil

 

War of Good Over Evil

In The Nation's Zero Hour

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "In The Nation's Zero Hour."

The poem highlights the suffering inflicted by terrorism, the complicity of institutions and leaders, and the global forces seeking to destabilize and destroy. Ultimately, it urges a collective moral reckoning, calling on readers to stand for justice and resist the forces of destruction before it is too late.

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In The Nation's Zero Hour

Against All Odds, We Must Survive

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Against All Odds, We Must Survive."

While it is blatantly obvious, so many people—perhaps many well-meaning—just don't seem to understand the terrorist's strategy and use of propaganda, lies, and disinformation to play the victim and get sympathy.

Even after decades of the Arabs rejecting peace and partition, opting instead for radical Islam and the relentless pursuit of intifada and jihad (culminating in such barbaric attacks as 9/11 and 10/7), the terrorist wolves effectively make themselves into the innocent sheep being ruthlessly slaughtered. And who doesn't want to protect the poor little sheep?

Opponents to the Western-dominant world order—Russia, China, Iran, and Qatar— surreptitiously direct, facilitate, and sponsor the global chaos and are laughing their heads off at our naiveté and what they see as our ultimate self-destruction.

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Against All Odds, We Must Survive

Who Are the Colonialists?

Who Are the Colonialists?

Miracle of Jerusalem ❤️

Miracle of Jerusalem ❤️

Who Are You to Threaten Israel?

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Who Are You to Threaten Israel?"

It is especially troubling to see the UK, France, and Canada—nations whose own histories are marred by unaddressed injustices—so quick to condemn the world’s only Jewish state as it struggles for survival in a region and a world that has too often been inhospitable, if not outright hostile, to Jews. These countries, whose own “glass houses” were built on the suffering of others, would do well to reflect on their own histories before casting stones at Israel, which continues to fight for its very existence.

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Who Are You to Threaten Israel?

Murdered Couple: So Much for Pro Hamas Terrorist Free Speech and "Non-Violence"

Murdered young Jewish-Christian couple soon to be engaged —Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim— who were Israeli embassy staff and were coming out of the Jewish Museum in Washington DC.

Murdered Couple: So Much for Pro Hamas Terrorist Free Speech and "Non-Violence"

To Understand Israel, Look to Taiwan

  

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "To Understand Israel, Look to Taiwan."

Despite being separated by more than 8,300 kilometers, Israel and Taiwan share striking parallels in geography, population, political values, economic dynamism, and military strategy. Both face existential threats from far larger adversaries and rely on innovative military deterrence doctrines—Israel’s Cactus and Taiwan’s Porcupine—bolstered by strong U.S. support. Their resilience and commitment to democracy and independence not only shape their futures but also serve as fortresses of stability and hope in regions marked by uncertainty and contestation.

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To Understand Israel, Look to Taiwan

Bring Them Home

Bring Them Home

Masada 🇮🇱

Masada 🇮🇱