The Knesset Expulsion Law is Moderate and Necessary
The world is up in arms about Israel's proposed law to suspend MKs. Turns out it's far more restrained than similar laws in the western world.
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Reverend William Hechler: Father Of Christian Zionism
He was Herzl's right-hand man, opening the doors of Europe's great powers to Zionism. A tribute to Reverend William Hechler, devoted Christian and lover of the Jewish People.
Last Week, I Rediscovered Israeli Brotherhood
The death of a single Jewish officer, far away from home, touched a nerve among Israelis, awakening the feeling of brotherhood at Mount Herzl cemetery.
The ‘Evangelical Revolution’ is an engine of support for Israel
Often seen as an exclusively American phenomenon, the spread of Evangelical Christianity and its support for Israel is in fact a global affair.
Father Naddaf: Bethlehem is Now a Terrorist Temple
What Christians remain in Bethlehem are
“I believe in partnership”: An Israeli Arab Leader Dissents
Israeli Arab leader Nael Zoabi is fed up with the violent rhetoric of "his" MKs. An interview with one of the prominent voices calling for coexistence.
How social media is defeating the Palestinian intifada
Smartphones and YouTube clips are breaking the Palestinian lock on the narrative. Eric Greenstein, Mida's resident Middle East expert, tells the story.
The Palestinian Propaganda That Ran Round the World
The map series of "Disappearing Palestine" has finally found its way into the mainstream news at MSNBC. Dr. Ran Baratz explains all that's wrong with it.
A Henkin brother’s lament – and warning
Yagil Henkin, a Mida contributor, warns us to stop seeing his murdered brother and his wife as "terror" victims, as terror is merely a tool of the murderer.
The Balkans: rich Muslim tradition, lax observance
Welcome to the Balkans, a region with a rich cultural history, lax religious observance, and fervid nationalism. Noam Ivri brings us the story.
Europe and the refugees: a travel diary
Who are the refugees, where are the headed and why? And are the Holocaust allusions really appropriate? Seth Frantzman investigates.
Catch the Jew — Tuvia Tenenbom Kills ‘Em Softly
Erez Tadmor reviews the latest work of the Jewish Yaroslav Hasek, Tuvia Tenenbaum.
The Bad Lessons of Desert Storm
25 years ago, Western military thinkers saw air forces practically win a war on its own. Too bad most wars aren't that simple.
Is the welfare state Jewish?
Is the traditional Jewish commandment of charity a precursor to the modern welfare state. Based on a comparison of both, Hillel Gershuni argues no.
Myths About Vietnam
For fifty years, the anti-war version of the Vietnam War has been the dominant one. It's past time for a second look.
Netanyahu and the Israeli Arabs: The Untold Story
Binyamin Netanyahu stands accused of wishing harm to Israel's Arab citizens. His actual record on the matter says otherwise.
Noble’s Narrative: An Interview with Binyamin Zomer
Binyamin Zomer of Noble Energy tells his company's side of Israel's natural gas controversy.
The Riskin Opportunity for Religious Privatization
Rabbi Riskin has a priceless opportunity to show how communities can provide religious services better than the governmental rabbinate.
Kurdistan VS. ISIS
Seth Frantzman gives us an in-depth look at the triumphs and travails of the men and women fighting ISIS on the front lines.
How the EU Funds Illegal Construction in Area C
The EU slams Israel for illegal Jewish construction over the Green Line - but has no problem massively funding similarly illegal Palestinian construction.