Postwar Gaza Doesn’t Need a Single Ruler, but Decentralized Control
Israel should start establishing independent safe zones.
August 1, 2025
Rome, the Judean Revolts, and an Ancient Clash of Civilizations
How the Jews found themselves caught between East and West.
For the Islamic Republic of Iran, America is the “Great Satan” and Israel the “Little Satan.” That is, its official ideology points to the United States as the ultimate source of evil in the world—of which the Jewish state is an extension. Much of the violence in the Middle East over the past two decades can be explained by Tehran’s commitment to waging war against America—a war in which Israel is the primary target.
August 1, 2025
How Hamas Steals Food, and How the UN Helps It
Ordinary Gazans must pay steep fees to benefit from foreign aid.
Rome, the Judean Revolts, and an Ancient Clash of Civilizations
How the Jews found themselves caught between East and West.
An Ancient Seal Bears the Name of a First Temple-Era Figure
Asaiah, servant of the king.
The Ninth of Av in Catalonia, and a Torrent of Emotion
A weeping for the ages.