Antisemitism Down Under Is Turning Vicious
The easy-going land Down Under is experiencing a surge of antisemitism that most Jews thought was relegated to the dark annals of Jewish history.
The War in Gaza May End Soon, but Not the Fighting
While the West tends to look at conflicts like the Gaza war and expect a victory for one side and a defeat for the other, that will unfortunately not be the case here.
Israel gets warning sign from Republicans
More Republicans are questioning Israel's actions in Gaza, according to a new poll.
North Korea Is Fighting Israel on the DL
The Pyongyang-Gaza nexus is not new. In 2009, authorities in Thailand grounded a North Korean cargo plane carrying 35 tons of small arms, rockets, and antitank rocket-propelled grenades that were destined for Hamas in Gaza via Tehran.
Dialogue Principles for Muslim-Jewish Peace
Religion can be a source of comfort, faith an instrument of healing. But fundamentalist religious zealotry and fanatical political beliefs are also far too often instruments of destruction.
We Need to Talk About the UN in Gaza (and the Red Cross)
With the Gaza Strip in ruins and over a million displaced, should we be talking about defunding a United Nations organization catering to Palestinian refugees?
Biden "paralyzed with fear" amid Iran response: John Bolton
Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton told Newsweek that the Biden administration is afraid of holding Iran responsible for new attacks.
Israel Tried to Prevent Civilian Casualties More Than Any Nation in History
Israel has taken more measures to avoid needless civilian harm than virtually any other nation that's fought an urban war.
I'm a Gazan Who Relied on UNRWA to Survive. Don't Defund It—Reform It
Even considering the serious issues there are with UNRWA, defunding and dismantling the agency now will have far-reaching and unforeseen humanitarian and geo-strategic consequences.
Democrat mayor in swing state issues warning to Joe Biden
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud issued a warning to Joe Biden regarding the 2024 election in the key swing state of Michigan.
What Biden's military options against Iran look like
"The decision to strike in Iran is a very big one," former U.S. Central Command chief Joseph Votel told Newsweek.
"Hybrid war" between two nuclear powers brews on sidelines of Gaza conflict
"We live in dangerous times," Pakistani Permanent Representative to the U.N. Munir Akram told Newsweek.
UN chief warns US and 8 allies over blocking Gaza aid
The international body reacted after nine countries suspended funding following reports that an agency's workers took part in the Hamas attack in October.
Israel's Supreme Court Must Remain a Strong Check on Power—Especially Now
As tthe Court noted in its decision to allow anti-war protests, "We need to state the obvious: the right to protest isn't a privilege, it is a basic right."
What Friends Will Israel Have Left if Netanyahu Stays?
Netanyahu has already reacted to the ICJ ruling, denouncing the underlying genocide charge as "not only false, it's outrageous, and decent people everywhere should reject it."
Holocaust Remembrance Means Rooting Out Oct. 7 Denial
Just two days after the Saturday massacre, before all the bodies were collected or the full number of hostages known, protesters gathered outside the Sydney Opera House and chanted, "Gas the Jews."
World court refuses to stop Israel's war in Gaza
The International Court of Justice ruled that Israel must take steps to prevent genocidal acts but stopped short of ordering a halt to military action.
Don't Believe the Biden Admin—The Conflicts in Gaza and Yemen Are Related
The Biden administration ignores the linkage as its own peril.
My Fellow Gazans: We Must Demand the Release of the Israeli Hostages
If we don't speak up on behalf of the Israeli hostages, we are allowing Hamas to paint the entire population of Gaza as a group of terrorists.
Israel suffers biggest daily loss of soldiers since conflict began
Israel said that 21 of its reservists were killed in an attack in Gaza on Monday. Another three were killed in a separate incident in the Palestinian territory.
Israel responds to 'artificial island' for Palestinians report
"There is no such plan," the Israeli foreign ministry said of reports that suggested Palestinians could be relocated to an island in the Mediterranean.
Iran issues ominous warning over alleged Israeli strike
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said Tehran would act on the Damascus strike that killed five advisers.
Feminist charity founder trashes Joe Biden, suggests Donald Trump is better
The co-founder of left-wing, feminist group CODE PINK has attacked the president over his "support for genocide in Gaza."
Israeli parliament stormed by hostages' families
"You won't sit here while they are dying there," relatives of those taken by Hamas shouted at lawmakers in the Knesset.
Soviet Cynicism Lingers in Response to War Against Hamas in Gaza
While Jews were often prominent in early socialist movements, the attitude of the Kremlin under Stalin and then Khrushchev was one of suspicion and contempt.
Welcome Opposition to Netanyahu From Within His War Cabinet
After Netanyahu voiced his unalterable opposition to both new elections and any future Palestinian state, Gadi Eisenkot had had enough.
In Time of Need, Will These Men Serve Their Country?
Fifty percent of Israelis do not serve in the IDF and only 1 percent of Israelis serve in the reserves. This is the result of the exemption given to ultra-Orthodox Jews, Israeli-Arabs who mostly do not serve, and health exemptions that are given out annually.
Netanyahu draws red line for ending war in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is bucking proposed U.S. strategy for a post-war Gaza.
Ireland turns on Joe Biden over Israel
The president is facing mounting criticism worldwide over his Israel policy.
Why Iran opened fire on a nuclear power—and Pakistan struck back
"The situation has effectively pushed towards an escalation," expert Arhama Siddiqa told Newsweek.