Michal Cotler-Wunsh

The following is an adaptation of my opening statement at the launch event hosted by President Isaac Herzog, in Jerusalem, the city of hope, perhaps the most meaningful possible venue.

Online hate learned that referring to “killing Jews” triggers an algorithm to remove the content, but calling for “death to Zionists” is acceptable.

BDS has made no secret about its ultimate agenda: demonizing, delegitimizing and singling out Israel, with the ultimate goal of destroying it.

The ensuing hullabaloo exposed the puritanical illiberalism of self-defined progressives, shouting down, screaming over and incapable of hearing any views other than their own.

Hospitals are hotspots of diversity with doctors and nurses of every type, religion, culture and background.

His legacy sheds light on Israel’s responsibility as a nation-state to Jews worldwide, particularly in times of crisis.

Characteristically diligent, she served even in her final hours, sitting late into the night, as Head of the State Commission investigating the Meron tragedy.

This is a call to action for all who cherish democracy and recognize that antisemitism does not only threaten Jews or Israel, but the societies in which it is permitted to mutate and permeate.

The mechanism utilized at the start of the pandemic to address outbreaks and most recently in this fifth Omicron wave must change.

Corona has created opportunities for individuals, communities and countries, exposing issues that can no longer be swept under the rug of reality