There Is Still Only One Way Out for Israel and Iran There Is Still Only One Way Out for Israel and Iran
What was true before is still true now: There is no military solution to this conflict. Only diplomacy and a commitment to peace will work.
Jul 11, 2025 / Hillel Schenker
Where Is the Leftist Critique of Hamas? Where Is the Leftist Critique of Hamas?
What is the view of most of the organizations and activists in the Palestinian solidarity movement about Hamas? The answer remains unclear—and rarely talked about.
Apr 17, 2024 / Hillel Schenker
The Catastrophe of October 7. Why Did It Happen? The Catastrophe of October 7. Why Did It Happen?
Where do we go from here?
Oct 12, 2023 / Hillel Schenker
The View From Tel Aviv The View From Tel Aviv
Israel's attack on Gaza has benefited the current leadership, especially Defense Minister Ehud Barak, in pre-election polling. But do they have an exit strategy?
Jan 2, 2009 / Feature / Hillel Schenker
The Tragedy of Ehud Olmert The Tragedy of Ehud Olmert
The fall of Ehud Olmert is a tragedy for Israel and the world--squandering a genuine opportunity for a breakthrough in Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Arab relations.
Aug 11, 2008 / Feature / Hillel Schenker
Obama in Israel: One Tough Audience Obama in Israel: One Tough Audience
The media was enthused, but ordinary Israelis, cynical about their own political leaders, gave Obama a muted reception. The refrain here is "No, they can't," not "Yes, he can."
Jul 24, 2008 / Feature / Hillel Schenker
The View From Israel The View From Israel
The crisis in the Middle East reveals the dangers of religious fundamentalism and leaving political decisions to the military.
Jul 27, 2006 / Hillel Schenker
Israel After Sharon Israel After Sharon
Suddenly, the Sharon era is over. And Sharon's centrist Kadima Party may emerge as the dominant force after the March 28 elections.
Jan 12, 2006 / Hillel Schenker
After Gaza: Back to Sanity? After Gaza: Back to Sanity?
Ordinary Israelis have run out of tears for the former settlers of Gaza and an outbreak of political sanity may be at hand.
Aug 24, 2005 / Feature / Hillel Schenker
Disengagement Mystery Disengagement Mystery
What are Sharon's real reasons for pulling out of Gaza? What happens next?
Aug 16, 2005 / Feature / Hillel Schenker