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A civil struggle is unfolding in Israel as the government, which does not enjoy the public's trust, seeks to oust two of its most important gatekeepers – the attorney general and the head of the Shin Bet. At the very same time, Israel is resuming its fight in Gaza and a large-scale mobilization may be required. This is an especially dangerous combination of circumstances. Will the government know how to restore calm on the domestic front in order to unite forces against the external threat?

Prof. Yedidia Stern
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Turning the Shin Bet into a Political Battleground Would Be a Detriment to All of Israel
Prof. Yedidia Stern
 
When an agency with extraordinary powers becomes a partisan battleground, democracy itself is at risk.
(Jerusalem Post)
The Ukraine War - A Jewish and Israeli Perspective
Dr. Dov Maimon
As the war marks its third anniversary, this new JPPI study examines its impact on Jewish communities in Europe and how Israel should address the geopolitical shifts that have occurred as a result.
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Julie Platt in Conversation with Tamar Ish Shalom
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The Chair of JFNA’s  Board of Trustees expresses her deep disappointment with many Hollywood stars following October 7, but also highlights those whose unwavering support has profoundly moved her.
JPPI Israeli Society Index: Large Majority of Israeli Jews See No Chance for Peace with Palestinians
 
The poll reflected a shift toward deepening skepticism, with 44% of left-wing voters saying a peace deal was unlikely.
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Is the Camp David Peace at Risk?
Yaakov Katz

As military buildups along the Gaza border escalate and diplomatic rhetoric hardens, a 45-year peace treaty faces its most serious test yet.
(Jerusalem Post)
Prof. Gil Troy Strikes a Blow for Israel, the West, Hope

CBN News recently spoke with Troy about his new book, To Resist the Academic Intifada, on the demonization of Israel, America, and the West, not only in the Middle East but on campuses throughout the supposedly enlightened Western nations.
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In Embracing Europe’s Far Right, Israel Is Playing with Fire
Dr. Dov Maimon

For Jewish communities in France and beyond, this shift is not merely uncomfortable; it is existentially destabilizing.
(Times of Israel)
Interview: Tamar Ish Shalom Talks About Jewish Identity in an Era of Crisis

In an interview with Lahav Harkov, Ish Shalom speaks about her new podcast: The goal is to focus on in-depth processes and the lessons we can learn from this period.
(Jewish Insider)
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The New Right and the Lie We’re Telling Ourselves
Samuel J. Hyde
 
Some Diaspora Jews are fleeing from one ideological fire straight into another, convinced that the extremism they’ve stumbled into is a necessary antidote to the extremism they’ve rejected. 
(Times of Israel)
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