Criticism of Israel

Orthodox critics of Israel abroad speak with the rhetoric of NGOs, not Torah - opinion

A recent rabbinic statement condemning Israel’s war conduct misrepresents Orthodox values and ignores the realities faced by Israelis under fire.

An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youngster walks past a wall displaying posters of hostages, most of whom were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in Stamford Hill, London, March 24, 2025.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at an event at the foreign ministry, May 26, 2025; illustrative.

Sa'ar: Europe needs to decide if it is on Israel's or radical Islam's side

 US State Secretary Marco Rubio arrives in Israel on the first leg of his Middle East trip, as Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar waits to welcome him, in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 15, 2025.

With strong US-Israel alliance, criticism of each other should be expressed in private - editorial

 Ben-Gurion University campus in Beersheba, southern Israel. May 28, 2023.

BGU suspends professor over anti-IDF remarks online


Cheating the audience: global finance and global media

The Jerusalem Post

Dissent or Disloyalty?

A professor rages against critics of the Jewish state as traitors to Israel

Peace Now activists hold a protest in Jerusalem

Study: Diaspora Jews are growing increasingly critical of Israel

The study, released this week by the Jewish People Policy Institute, an influential think tank based in Jerusalem, comes a year after Israel’s war in Gaza.

A J Street panel meeting

The 2-state approach: A fruitless detour from the 242

The Jerusalem Post

Palestinians to submit first files to ICC in hopes of prompting case against Israel

Files submitted against Israel may also prompt opening war crimes investigations towards the Palestinians and Hamas, ICC chief prosecutor has said.

The entrance of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seen in The Hague

Fifty years since the death of Winston Churchill

Churchill was a complex human being.

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill

Shalom l'Galil: Israel in Syria, take 3

The Jerusalem Post

Israel Bonds dinner raises $250 million in investments

13 honorees from the United States and Canada received the Israel67 Award in recognition of their exemplary efforts on behalf of Israel and their respective Jewish communities.

From left: Emcee comedian Elon Gold; Israel Bonds Vice President for Sales Stuart Garawitz; Bonds Chairman of the Board Richard Hirsch; Bonds President & CEO Izzy Tapoohi; Rabbi Marc Schneier and Gitty Schneier; Ambassador Ron Dermer and Rhoda Dermer; and performer Dudu Fisher.

Attorney Dershowitz files sworn statement denying sex claims

Dershowitz filed the statement in Florida federal court on Monday night, along with a motion to join in a lawsuit brought against the US government by Dershowitz's accuser.

Famed lawyer Alan Dershowitz

Pro-rightist singer Zilber gets downgraded award, touching off firestorm in Israel

Ariel Zilber accepts prestigious award from recording association, but not before his prize was downgraded.

Israeli singer Ariel Zilber