The Morality of Israel’s War
The moral inversion that treats the Israeli military as criminal and Hamas as heroic will only encourage further barbarism.
October 2, 2026
The Morality of Israel’s War
The moral inversion that treats the Israeli military as criminal and Hamas as heroic will only encourage further barbarism.
Judged by the preponderance of negative coverage and public fits of rage, the IDF has been found guilty of the worst crimes, genocide among them. Three years since Hamas began its war with the slaughter and abuse of unarmed civilians, much of the West still refuses to come to terms with the fact that Hamas’s military strategy is based on layer upon layer of war crimes, violating principles that were designed to protect civilians. Michael Mandelbaum writes an uncommonly thorough and sober defense of Israel’s behavior.
October 2, 2026
Three Years On, Hamas Holds Elections amid the Ruins
Despite its incredible successes, Israel has yet to defeat the enemy that stormed its gates.
Where “Fauda” Meets Real Life
Kaddish will continue to be said; Jews will continue to gather to say it.
Sukkot in the Rain
Reflections on the frailty of a sukkah in stormy weather.
Religion Is Alive and Well, Just Changing
A death greatly exaggerated.