I Wish I Was an Israeli Leftist

Life would be so much easier if I could just let myself go back to being a Leftist. I could beat my compassionate heart for all to see, proud of my righteousness, proud of my humanity. I would not have been called a fascist by academic friends who look at me as if I have […]

Lerman, Not Up to the Challenge?

Without providing facts or examples, Lerman’s biting critique of Israel constitutes a lapse into meaningless and pretentious rhetoric. Sounds good, and can inspire rage, but what does it really mean? And why are such things being written as our compatriots over almost half the country are running for cover under a rain of missiles from […]

Hanin Zoabi – Not Just a Hot-Headed Rabble Rouser

Does Hanin Zoabi do anything other than ride the waves on boats that seek to illegally enter Israeli waters, march with those who would accuse our army of genocide, or rant against Israeli policies? We have seen her conduct herself in a way that suggests she has no interest in our state, to put it […]

Professor Sternhell says Israel is becoming fascist. Are we?

Since moving to Israel during the 1977 election period, I have always claimed that this country is not, in fact, a democracy, but a benevolent dictatorship whereby we elect our dictator every four years. I’m not even sure whether or not I say that in jest, especially after, having called MKs many years ago in […]