ARI TATARKA

Ari Tatarka serves as the English director of the Ribo Center. He holds a Bachelor's degree in politics, philosophy, and economics from Monash University.
ISRAELI ARABS from the Bedouin community protest against discrimination and police raids in the Negev, in January 2026.

Securing 'sovereignty' in sovereign land: Israel seeks to Judaize the Galilee and Negev - opinion

Can a stretch of land ruled by a private gang truly be called sovereign state territory?

MAY 12, 2026
NATIONAL SECURITY Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrives for a hearing at the District Court in Jerusalem, in April 2026.

Drawing a red line: National responsibility vs tribal loyalty - opinion

For a significant segment of the Right, there remains something more important than tribal loyalty – the common good of the country.

APRIL 30, 2026
Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men are seen near a bus in Jerusalem in this photo from 2015.

When I sat next to a haredi: A moment of humanity in amid division in Israel - opinion

I knew that hating him would do nothing but hurt us both.

FEBRUARY 26, 2026

Should we care about Jewish celebrities who remain silent on Israel? - opinion

Modern celebrity is a 24-hour buffet – everything on display, nothing worth savoring.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Clouds pass the Hollywood sign during a “winter storm” in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 14, 2025.