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Israel must welcome all Jews, not only those who fit a narrow mold - opinion

Calls for aliyah must inspire all Jews, not just select groups, and reflect a broad, inclusive Zionist vision rooted in dignity and shared purpose.

|BySETH FARBER
A group makes aliyah
A combination picture shows Pope Leo XIV addressing Algeria's political leaders at the cultural centre of the Great Mosque of Algiers (Djamaa El Djazair), where he criticized violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers, in Mohamadia, Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026.

Pope Leo 'using more politics than he should' amid US-Iran war, say Trump supporters - NBC

Pope Leo has criticized US President Donald Trump's actions against Iran in multiple instances, leading to a social media squabble between the two leaders.

|ByARIELLA ROITMAN
Oil barrels and several hundred dollars; Illustrative.

Iran’s poisoned chalice: can economic pressure end the regime? - opinion

The poisoned chalice is not forced; it is chosen when there is no other option left.

|ByMIKE EVANS
“Rising fuel prices in the US are making moving and relocation more expensive, unpredictable, and increasingly dependent on timing and logistics.”

The hidden cost of moving in America: Why fuel prices matter more than ever

|ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ

Replacing slave mentality with mission mentality this Passover - opinion

Israel must shed its siege mentality this Passover and embrace a mission-driven vision for its people and the world.

MARCH 29, 2026ByTULY WEISZ
An empty Knesset Plenum

Iran at a crossroads: No stability without the minorities - opinion

As Iran faces a historic turning point, its future stability depends on whether marginalized groups like the Kurds are finally included in government.

MARCH 29, 2026ByAMED MARDIN
Fighters from the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK), an Iranian Kurdish opposition group, are pictured near the border with Iran in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, in the outskirts of Sulaimaniya, Iraq, June 21, 2025.

Israel's decapitation strikes in Iran mark a dangerous shift in modern geopolitics - opinion

Israel and the US targeting Iran’s top leaders signals a dangerous shift, risking global instability and making all heads of state potential targets.

MARCH 28, 2026ByDAN PERRY
Ali Larijani (L) talks to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (R), October 10, 2016.

Why the US and Israel need a serious reset before Iran talks go any further - opinion

The US-Israel alliance faces a critical moment as Iran talks test shared interests, expectations, and long-term strategic alignment.

MARCH 27, 2026ByJEFFREY KAHN
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Can France lead the charge in disarming Hezbollah? - opinion

France’s role in Lebanon could determine whether Hezbollah is contained or strengthened.

MARCH 26, 2026ByLÉA LANDMAN
ANTI-MISSILE BATTERES fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.

Trump faces war fallout at home as gas prices rise - opinion

Overconfidence and poor planning condemn Donald Trump’s war with Iran to fail.

MARCH 25, 2026ByDOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House for Florida, in Washington, March 20, 2026.

Joe Kent’s resignation revealed what was in clear sight - opinion

Washington is outraged at Joe Kent, but his history was always clear; the real story is who enabled him and why it’s now being ignored.

MARCH 25, 2026ByDANIEL GOLDMAN
Joe Kent, who is running for Washington's 3rd congressional district, delivers a speech during a rally in support of defendants being prosecuted in the January 6 attack on the Capitol, in Washington, US, September 18, 2021.

From the October 7 massacre to Operation Roaring Lion, Jews endure, thrive this Passover - opinion

Jewish survival, defiance, and hope shine as Passover 2026 is observed in a world of challenges.

MARCH 25, 2026ByMICAH HALPERN
The aftermath of an Iranian missile hit on an Arad apartment building, March 21, 2026.

Trump's approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans' views on Trump soured significantly with regard to his stewardship over the cost of living, as gasoline prices have surged since the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran.

MARCH 24, 2026ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media, as he heads to Marine One to travel to Ohio and Kentucky, from the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 11, 2026.

A new Marshall Plan: Israel, Gulf States in a new Middle East development plan - opinion

International development is not philanthropy; it's the new realism of the Middle East.

MARCH 24, 2026ByZAFRIR ASAF
A woman walks on a street with shuttered doors in Tehran on Sunday.