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"Democrats in Congress overwhelmingly support Israel"
Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) talks about the uniqueness of the US-Israel relationship, the Democratic Party and the Iran deal: "It is my hope that we can push back on Iran"
Why Israel’s Border Fence Worked
The southern border fence helped curb illegal immigration, but it would not have been effective without incentive-reducing legislation
How the Media Fabricated Bannon's "Fascist" Connection
According to the New York Times, Trump's chief strategist Steve Bannon admires radical Italian philosopher Julius Evola. An examination of Bannon's statements shows the opposite
The Delusion of the “Two-State Solution”
The world still believes that the "Two State Solution" is the way to resolve the Israel-Palestine Conflict. But when the Palestinians invoke this idea, they mean something very different, which has nothing to do with peace
A Matter of Principles: Mark Meadows Speaks Conservatism
Rep. Mark Meadows, chair of the House Freedom Caucus, talks about his support for Israel, the need for the House Freedom Caucus, and on why sticking to principles over party is important.
The Settlement Law — a Defense
Why is the Settlement Law necessary? Is it legal to expropriate private property? What will The Hague say? The answers to these questions and more are presented below
A New Order in the Middle East: Governor Huckabee Talks Trump
Exclusive interview with former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee, on his support for Trump, the future of the Iran deal and whether the embassy will be moved to Jeursalem
The Ayatollahs Vote for Hillary Clinton
According to the Iranian media, Donald Trump is "the most dangerous person in the world." If he's elected and leads to crippling sanctions against Iran, they may heat up Israel's northern border via their long arm - Hezbollah
Will Hillary Be Indicted? Is Wanton Recklessness and Arrogance Enough
The real purpose and the real effect of Hillary Clinton's scandalous email practice is not widely understood and for good reason
The People's Army vs. the People
Ronen Bergman smears Israeli democracy and the leader it elected; the IDF's one redeeming quality, in his view, is its opposition to Bibi; in truth, this is not about Bibi vs. the IDF, but Bibi vs. Obama, whose fingerprints are all over this episode.
An Israeli Echo Chamber? Haaretz and the Iran Deal
Haaretz's cheerleading for the Iran Deal raises the question: Were they a willing part of Ben Rhodes' "echo chamber"?
Independence Day No. 68: Stronger and More Prosperous Than Ever
The State of Israel is amazing. Aliyah is higher than it's been in a decade, Israelis are content with their lives, unemployment is microscopic, and new economic data show that Israel's employed citizens earn better livings than most of their counterparts around the world. L'chaim!
Aharon Barak's Selective Memory
In an interview with Makor Rishon, former Israeli Supreme Court President Aharon Barak told new versions of stories in which he featured; the problem is, the are contrary to known facts and evidence. The Judicial Revolution is now rewriting its own history
Start Up Nation: Death By Unions?
The Histadrut's attempt to aggressively unionize Israel's hi-tech sector threatens the health of Israel's prized and most vital economic sector.
Haaretz Publisher Amos Schoken: If Palestinian Stabber is a Terrorist, IDF Soldier is a Murderer
Ha'aretz Publisher is deliberately slanting an already anti-Israel newspaper for his English-speaking audience, in directions even his Hebrew paper will not go – or his Israeli audience tolerate.
Judicial Activism Has Gone Off the Rails
A closer look at the ruling by Supreme Court Justice Elyakim Rubinstein, who struck down the government’s Gas Deal, shows just how scandalous it is
No Global Cop: The Victims of Obama's Appeasment
During Obama's presidency, more people were killed in war than under Bush, who conducted two long wars overseas. The internal logic of the use of force proves itself once again
When Judicial Activism Trumped The Freedom Of Nir Somech
Nir Somech sat in prison for two years before being released due to reasonable doubt. What happens when judges care more about politics than justice.
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.
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.
The War on Cash Will Hurt the Poor
The proposed law to limit cash deals is aimed at criminals and tax evasion. In practice, it will hit the poor and the already income-strapped public.
Is Religious Zionism Conservative?
Akiva Bigman takes a look at Religious Zionism's conservative credentials and finds it sorely wanting.
How To Change Israel's Government System
Israel needs to find a balance between changing an unstable system and avoiding unintended negative consequences.
Robert Wistrich: Defender of the Jewish People
Dr. Manfred Gerstenfeld pays tribute to a giant of scholarship and a warrior against hatred.
There is no "Conversion Crisis"
It's Shavu'ot time, and that means more alarmist talk of a conversion crisis in Israel. Elli Fischer explains why that's nonsense.
If Hamas Had A 'Breaking the Silence'…
Ever wondered what would happen if Hamas "Broke the Silence"? Seth Frantzman gives us a taste of what it would look like.
The Invisible Black Man Speaks
Mumia "Obsidian" Ali talks about the experience of the Abandoned - working class American Black men left to fend entirely for themselves.
Baltimore, Moynihan and the Invisible Black Man
The solution to Baltimore, and to the Black community in general, lies in recognizing the problem of the invisible and discarded Black man.
The Attorney General's Power Grab
We present the new Justice MInister with a serious challenge: rolling back the Attorney General's unilateral seizure of authority.
Inside Iran’s Negotiating Strategy
If Mida got a hold of Iran's secret negotiating playbook, this is what it would look like.
The Myth of the Religious-Zionist Settler
Contrary to common perception, the settlement movement was and remains a national project, not a sectorial one.
The Inversion Of The Holocaust in Europe
The utterly groundless belief that Israel is Nazi Germany reborn has wide purchase throughout Europe.
Mida's Dream Government
With the renewal of coalition negotiations, Mida would like to make its own proposals for (realistic) best candidates in the top ministries.
Right Wing Politics: An Interview with Aron Shaviv
Likud political strategist Aron Shaviv talks about V15, the ups and downs of the Likud campaign, and right-wing politics in Central and Eastern Europe.
No Peace In Our Time: Obama's House of Cards
The Middle East is on fire, and President Obama's trying to put it out with a squirt gun.
Austria-Hungary's First World War
The Battle of Galicia is finally given its rightful place as one of the titanic clashes of August 1914 alongside the Marne and Tannenberg.
The Myth of Israel's Right Wing Majority
Contrary to post-elections cheers and jeers, Israel's public remains staunchly pragmatic and non-ideological. Here's how the right can work with that.
A Minority Report for Israel's Right
Until now, Israel's right has let the left set the tone for discussions of non-Jewish minorities. Here's how they can change that.
Mida Policy Corner: Sovereignty
Far too much of the country is without proper law enforcement. This must change.
The Fourth Netanyahu Government: Time to Go to Work
Mida congratulates Binyamin Netanyahu on winning the 2015 elections. Here's how he can make the country freer, safer and with more accountable government.
When Czarist Russia Committed Suicide
A new documentary promises to finally tell the story of WWI from the Russian perspective.
American Libertarians VS Israel
A small but vocal segment of the libertarian branch of the Republican Party is ridden with Israel hatred. Israel supporters must take note and address this.
Negotiating a Strong Deal with Iran
The alternative to a bad deal with Iran isn't no deal or war - it's a good deal, which meets universal requirements to prevent a nuclear breakout.
Yesh Atid: Lapid Taketh, Lapid Giveth Away
Yair Lapid effectively claims he and his party were only stopped from saving the state by Netanyahu. The truth is very different.
How Israel Is Killing Business
You can't move the Dead Sea - but you can drive away businesses. A cautionary tale on Israeli government heavy-handedness and damage to the economy.
Birdman, the Oscars and the Flying Narcissist
By rewarding Birdman at the Oscars, Hollywood signals that it's more interested in itself than the world around it.
BDS and the Dilemma of Jewish Liberal Academics
The recent success of BDS have forced a thorough response by liberal Jewish academics. The book tells us as much about them as it does about BDS.
The World Push for Israeli Regime Change
The V15 campaign is nothing less than an internationally backed campaign to defeat a democratically elected incumbent government they don't like.
How to Fix the Israeli Economy in Five Steps
If you were dictator of Israel, what would you do? Economist Gilad Alper would free the economy with a few swift strokes of the pen.
Why Rav Goren Matters: The Legacy of the Langers
Rav Goren is the symbol of the futile effort to force halakha and the state into a single unit. The Langer case held out a better option - which was missed.
How The Radical Left Became Judicial Kingmaker
Thanks to an arcane election system and an apathetic and sectorial right, the radical left is kingmaker of judges in Israel. Time for a change.
Germany Should Ditch the Euro – For Everyone's Sake
Germany has been subsidizing much of Europe for too long. Time for them to emulate the Swiss and ditch the Euro - for everyone's benefit.
Enough with the Gender Political Quotas
Ricky Maman has a few choice words on the tendency of the media to "count women candidates" as though they need be nothing else.
Is Meretz Redundant?
With the Labour Party veering left, Meretz fights to prove it's still relevant and necessary. Eric Greenstein has the story.
Alberto Nisman, The Man Who Knew Too Much
Justice accepts no preconditions - and neither did Alberto Nisman. A professional and personal look at a man who paid with his life to find out the truth.
Michael Oren's Mistake
Michael Oren's political plan is based on a diplomatic promissory note which has long since been disavowed, and never meant what he thought it meant.
Israel's Higher Education Bubble
Israel already has more academics than it knows what to do with. Time to fix the real problem: the bottle-necked economy.
Time to Kill the Israel Postal Authority
Inefficiency, overextension and looming obsolescence: the Israel Postal Authority is beyond saving. It's time to get rid of it.
The Committee That Brings Ministers to Their Knees
Wondering why Israeli public initiatives take forever or never happen at all? Ask the unelected and unaccountable District Regional Planning Committee.
Income Matters More Than Gaps
Senior Economist Dr. Michael Sarel talks about Yair Lapid, Binyamin Netanyahu, Naftali Bennet and Israel's economic problems and prospects.
Israel Should Counterattack at the UNSC
Israel's reactions thus far to Palestinian unilateral moves have been defensive and empty. It's time to make the other side sweat.
If you don't vote – you vote for the other guy
This Likud primary will be determined by organized interest groups and not ordinary members and citizens. Don't like it? Next time, go vote.
Thanks to Israel, I Can Have a Merry Christmas
Leader of the Aramean Christian community Father Gabriel Nadaf explains why a Jewish and democratic Israel is crucial for Middle Eastern Christians
Scorched Economic Earth
Yair Lapid promised that things would be better in the economy in a year and a half. He actually made things much worse.
A Strategic Approach to Israel's Public Diplomacy
Rather than react emotionally to public and diplomatic attacks on Israel, Seth Frantzman proposes a plan on how to bypass or frustrate them.
Doctor Avigdor and Mister Lieberman
Avigdor Lieberman is often seen as the very picture of a right-winger who "gets things done". But do his actions match his words?
Why Israel Needs Hasbara
Like it or not, Israel needs effective hasbara to thrive in a hostile world. Dr. Lynette Nusbacher explains why and how.
The Church of Agranat and Feinstein
Dianne Feinstein's report on CIA torture is part of a long history of choosing "justice" over solutions, something Israel is all too familiar with.
Civilizations die by suicide, not murder
Dr. Samuel Gregg claims culture, not just institutions, drive economic prosperity. It's a shame that Israeli economic culture supports the opposite.
Bashing Israel as Group Therapy
The New Yorker's recent articles on Israel make sense as the effort of liberal diaspora Jews to cleanse their conscience at Israeli expense.
How to Restore Sovereignty in Jerusalem
Dakar Eilat, a veteran of Israel's police and prison system, explains how to restore law and order in East Jerusalem.
Abu Mazen's Incitement Campaign
The present outbreak of violence has the political and financial backing of Abu Mazen and the Fatah. This lifeline must be cut.
The Israeli Arab Grievance Industry
Israeli Arabs and their supporters would have you believe that they are rioting because of discrimination. The truth is quite different.
Anarchy in Israel's Mixed Cities
The present riots are merely the spillover of years of lawlessness and non-enforcement of the law in Israel's mixed cities. Erez Tadmor has the story.
Free Newspaper Distribution is No Crime
Yisrael Hayom's tactic of free paper distribution is widely practiced - including by Yediot, the rival trying to shut it down.
Israel is abandoning the next generation of Bedouin
Many Israeli Bedouin would like to study in Israel, but can't due to high tuition and lack of a cultural fit. They end up in Islamist hot spots instead.
J Street Helps the Obama-Iran Honeymoon
J Street is looking less like a lobby and more like the grassroots arm of the Obama White House.
Bibi is an Obstacle to the Iran-Obama Honeymoon
If you think things are bad between Bibi and Obama now, just wait until after the midterm elections.
Yehuda Glick was a Marked Man
Anyone following the growing incitement and official indifference towards Yehuda Glick was not surprised at the attack.
Israel Can't Have Partial Sovereignty
Sovereignty cannot end at the edge of Arab neighborhoods and towns. If Israel wishes to ensure quiet, law and order must be enforced everywhere.
The Greatest Conservative Films
Not every movie coming out of Hollywood is about destroying the social order. Here's a list of conservative films which double as great cinema.
Kissinger Makes Order in the New World Disorder
Henry Kissinger's "World Order" endorses balancing of power to check "globalist" forces like ISIS. Sadly, he isn't entirely clear how to do this.
Sovereign States Don't Do Hasbara
Israel's constant attempts to please world opinion have only caused it even more harm. The best hasbara is none at all.
Bogie Yaalon's Post-Modern IDF
Bogie Yaalon, former IDF Chief of Staff and present Defense Minister, helped shape the IDF's backwards and strange doctrine of avoiding military decision.
The Histadrut 'Price Tag'
The Histadrut is forcing aggressive unionization on private companies. Who on earth would want to open a business in Israel in these conditions?
Living Next Door to al-Qaeda
Talking to mediators, the IDF, and Jewish and Druze residents, Eric Greenstein shows what the Syrian Civil War looks like from the Israeli side.
Why Israeli-Palestinian Coexistence Groups Fail
Contrary to the good intentions of donors and activists, coexistence groups barely convince the convince. Real coexistence can't be forced.
Europe's 'Other': A Response to Natan Sharansky
The post-liberal atmosphere Natan Sharansky sees is rooted in disdain for non-Western Europe - of which the Jews were a vital part.
The Unrepresentative Radical Muslim Lobby
Despite representing only about a tenth of its constituency, radical Muslim lobbyists have a lock on influence in Washington. How do they do it?
We Played Jazz in the Hell of the Holocaust
Even in the shadow of death, Fritz Weiss brightened the lives of Jews in Theresienstadt with his jazz music. A tribute to a brave artist.
Why the Scottish Independence Referendum Matters
Scottish independence may happen on Friday. Stephen Daisley explains what this will mean for Scotland, Britain and Israel.
Israel Recognizes Aramean-Christians
After a long struggle, Israel has recognized the Aramean Christians as a separate community, paving the way for their integration into the state.
Patriotism and Dissent: Not a Zero-Sum Game
Contrary to the far left, there are ways to dissent and reform government conduct without blackening the country's name in public.
Allen West: Obama Fights Terrorists, Coddles Islamists
For the 13th anniversary of 9/11, Col. Allen West tells Mida how America has responded - and how it should respond - to Islamic terror.
The Israeli Origins of Anti-Israel Bias
The international media's anti-Israel bias is a story of detached liberal elites in Israel and abroad reinforcing each other's prejudices.
On Those "Spontaneous" Pro-Hamas Demonstrations
The angry and often violent pro-Gaza demonstrations were orchestrated by a dangerous, unrepresentative organization: the Muslim Brotherhood.
Israel's Crisis in Education
Too many bureaucrats and all-powerful unions. These are just some of the problems Israel's education system suffers from, as Dr. Tzvi Tzameret explains.
How to Hurt Iran, Even Without Airstrikes
Iran is Israel's main adversary - helping Hamas, backing Hizballah and building nukes. It's time for Israel to hit back - and here's how.
The Jewish Holy War in Galicia, 1914-1916
For the Jews, the fight against the Russian Army in Galicia in WWI was far from "futile" or "pointless".
"The Fight with Hamas Caught Iran by Surprise"
With all the discussion of Egypt and Qatar, one major player has gone under the radar - Iran. Dr. Eldad Pardo explains their take on the war.
In Gaza, There's Nothing "Worse" Than Hamas – Not Even ISIS
ISIS is vicious, brutal and barbaric, but it is no more dangerous than Hamas when it comes to real capabilities.
100 years of failure: The Middle East since WWI
The failure of the Arab Spring is just one disaster in a long list of failed movements in the Middle East stretching back to WWI.
B'Tselem as a Hamas Mouthpiece
B'Tselem, a group formally dedicated to human rights in general, refuses to call Hamas a terrorist organization. No-one should be surprised.
"The Israelis are the only ones the Kurds trust"
The fascinating story of a key figure in the decades-old friendship between Israel and the Kurds, Brig. Gen. Tzuri Sagi.
Schabas on Netanyahu: Off With His Head!
William Schabas is heading the UN Commission with a guilty verdict already ready. He even blames Netanyahu for Ehud Olmert's Operation Cast Lead.
Hasbara – What's It Good For, Anyway?
Thousands of Jews and Israel supporters engaged in Hasbara daily during Protective Edge. But how effective is it?
Rape, Kidnap and Massacre: IS Advances on the Kurds
The Kurds are fighting the barbarous and well-armed ISIS to protect themselves and other minorities. They need military aid, not kind words and sympathy.
Confessions of a Disappointed Jewish Obama Voter
Mida's Middle East reporter explains how he left Barack Obama for throwing Middle Eastern minorities to the wolves.
Three Options for the Israeli Arab Minority
Protective Edge has exposed the complicated position of Israeli Arabs in the country. Mida investigates where we can go from here.
Dear Liberal Jews: Not Everything is About You
Liberal Jews are at it again, bashing Israel over Gaza. Too bad they care more about themselves and their image than the problems they write about.
Obama Wants Hamas Alive and Kicking
Yes, Obama is interested in a strong Hamas. No, it's not because of his middle name.
The New Israeli Consensus and the Lonely Radical Left
A new Israeli consensus is forming around Protective Edge, allowing the Zionist left to return to its national roots.
Twitter, Hamas and the Three Boys
Instant social media and agenda-driven journalism combine to create a distorted story about Hamas innocence.
Hamas is Playing With Your Heads
Barely visible in the world media, Hamas works hard to scare and demoralize Israelis and portray itself as invincible and even demonic.
Israel has all the time in the world, Hamas does not
Israel's present course of action against Hamas is befuddling friend and foe alike. It's also working.
Hamas is not alone in Gaza
Hamas is not the only player in the Gaza Hornet's Nest, and Israel would do well to remember this.
How I Shut Down the Hamas Facebook Page
The IDF is fighting Hamas on the ground; we can fight the war in cyberspace.
Amidror: If We Have to Go In to Gaza – Then Let's Go All the Way
Three defense experts lay out Israel's options for dealing with Gaza. Which one would you choose?
The Zionist Struggle is Still Here
The Zionist project is far from finished, and the old challenges and principles still hold true today.
The Arabs Who Hate Hamas
Believe it or not, there are Arab internet commenters who want Israel to show Hamas what for.
Israel's Attorney General, Hamas' Defense Attorney
Israel's Attorney General and the Israeli Government are formally committed to fighting Hamas. So why are they preventing victims from getting compensation?
Dr. Sherkoh Abbas on the Kurdish Engine of Middle Eastern Democracy
Dr. Sherkoh Abbas explains how the Kurds are a critical ally of Israel in an increasingly unstable and violent region.
The Shots That Started the First World War?
The First World War was the result of deliberate and conscious action, not accidental and impersonal forces.
Abu Mazen's Zionist Nazis
Is Abu Mazen a Holocaust denier or not? Dr. Edi Cohen delved deeply into his infamous doctorate to answer that question. What he found may shock you.
Combat is Still a Man's Game
Like it or not, nature is not egalitarian.
Black Banners Over Baghdad: ISIL and the Return of the Islamic Caliphate
ISIS or ISIL has been in all the headlines recently - but who are they and what do they want? A closer look at a rising star.
Israel Advocacy, African American Style
An African-American pastor and musician, Dumisani Washington is not your average Israel advocate. His perspective is equally unique.
Breaking the Silence and Saying Nothing
Breaking the Silence claims to expose the ugly truth about the IDF. Turns out it's not so bad.
Versailles: The Root of All Evil?
A new History Channel Docudrama claims Versailles was the main cause of WWII. Too bad it's not true.
Jerusalem: The Eternally Jewish Capital?
The Jewish majority in Jerusalem is shrinking due to emigration. The solution? Expand Jerusalem's borders.
Palestinians: The New "Noble Savage"
For journalists and the West, Palestinian "reality" is nothing but resistance and oppression. Those trying to live normal lives are ignored.
The Ancient Jewish Connection to the Holy Land – 10 Major Pieces of Evidence
The ancient presence of the Jews in the Holy Land is backed up by overwhelming evidence. Here's just some of the finds.
Prelude to Lebensraum? Germany’s Occupation of Eastern Europe in WWI
Was the German conquest of Eastern Europe in WWI a prelude to Hitler's racial Armageddon? Not when you look at the facts.
Palestinian-Jordanian Exile Mudar Zahran: Jordan should be the Palestinian state
According to Palestinian-Jordanian Mudar Zahran, Jordan is both the problem and the solution.
Packs, not Herds: Those Cowardly Frenchmen
For too long, the French have been derided as militarily incompetent cowards. The WWI Centennial is a chance to put that myth to rest.
Israel is losing the support of the Evangelicals
Israel's solid foundation of Evangelical support is eroding among the Millennial generation. Action is needed.
A Land of Monopolies and Guilds: Israel’s Lawyers as a Test Case
For Israel's guilded lawyers, cheap, efficient service and job prospects for the young matter far less than monopoly-driven fees.
Supporting the troops: A salute to the IDF's unsung heroes
Quietly and with little fanfare, tens of thousands of Israeli soldiers protect our borders and citizens from harm.
Losing friends and influence, or why Hamas is reaching out to the PA
Hamas' unity agreement with Fatah is a desperate attempt to break out of local and regional isolation. It does not bode well for Israel.
Let Us Test in Peace
Tests are a necessary part of the education of the vast majority of students; removing them will worsen their learning, not improve it.
Pity the Children: The Fight over the Temple Mount Crosses a Line
A Muslim mob heckles a group of Jews ascending the Temple Mount, as the struggle to affirm or deny the Jewish Right to visit the holy site escalates.
The Persistent Survival of Anti-Semitism
Anti-semitism didn't die in Auschwitz; it just changed forms.
Packs, not Herds: The Great Exodus of WWI
In WWI, over half a million Jews were sent into exile, not by a Pharoah, but by paranoid Russian generals.
Set My People Free! (From Government Regulation)
The Israeli desire for economic freedom and prosperity is being driven underground by its own government.
Will My People Come? On a Possible New Wave of Aliyah
Jews from both East and West are coming to Israel in growing numbers, increasing the possibility of a new wave of Aliyah.
The Italian Connection (to illegal Bedouin settlements)
Far-left NGOs and even foreign governments are helping the Palestinians to build illegal and dangerously placed settlements in Israeli territory.
Movie Review: The J Street Challenge
A new documentary sheds light on an organization that wants to help Israel, whether it wants it or not.
Elazar Stern’s Jewish Conversion Bill: Bad for the State, Bad for Religion, Bad at Math
MK Elazar Stern's solution to the Israeli conversion crisis creates more problems than it solves.
Packs, not Herds: A Conservative Take on 21st Century Scientific Progress
Science and innovation may be 'inevitable', but how we use it is not.
An End to Excellence? How Israeli High School Reform is Ruining Education
In his effort to promote 'meaningful learning', Education Minister Shai Piron is gutting academic excellence and concrete achievment.
We are all brothers: A new path for Israeli Christians
Father Gabriel Nadaf outlines a new path for Israeli Christians, one which embraces integration into Israeli society.
Packs, not herds: Compared to what? On the Industrial Revolution
In his inaugural blog post, Mida's English editor Avi Woolf takes on one of the great myths of history - the "intolerable conditions" of Industrial Revolution workers.
The new "treasure map" to Bedouin landholdings
Rabbis for human rights think they've found Zionist proof of Bedouin land holdings. The problem? It proves the exact opposite.
The Truth About Kosher (and non-Kosher) Animal Slaughter
Is shechita truly inhumane compared to other methods? Not necessarily.
Israeli Christians Protest European Hypocrisy
Israeli Christians took to the streets to protest European policy which attacks democratic Israel but ignores wholesale slaughter of Christians in the region.
"I believe the US administration was short sighted": an interview with Dr. Tawfik Hamid
Dr. Tawfik Hamid, expert on Islamic radicalism, thinks that Barack Obama has done everything wrong when it comes to Egypt in the past three years.
Words of the Zionist Founders: Zalman David Levontin on Economics and Settlement
A founding father of Zionism takes aim at socialist methods of settlement of the country, calling them nothing more than begging by other means.
Nukes, Nooses, Sanctions and Bread: Everything’s Negotiable at the Iranian Bazaar
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is a master at manipulating and appeasing political factions in the country. The Iranian citizen is nothing more than a pawn in this complex game of chess.
From Utopianism to Realism: The Communist Kibbutznik Who Discovered Freedom
How does a long-time kibbutz member and one-time communist become a free-market advocate? Find out in this fascinating interview with Yehuda Harel, regular contributor to Mida.
Fighting for the Right to Serve: Israeli Christians Brave Arab Opposition to Enlist
Israeli Christians face an uphill battle against entrenched Arab political interests for equal rights and the ability to proudly serve in the IDF.
A Saudi-Israeli Silent Partnership? Unofficial Signals Indicate “Yes”
A major semi-official Saudi newspaper has been making pro-Israel noises, indicating a Saudi desire for greater - if silent - ties with Israel. Will anyone in Israel listen?
Enough! Israeli Businessmen Fight Back
Business owners provide the essential goods, services and jobs we all need and want, yet the Israeli government treats them as a tax cash cow to be exploited and abused.
Pragmatism and Openness – Saudi Style
Saudi Arabia is internally religiously extreme and pragmatic in its foreign policy, even towards Israel. Yes, it makes sense.
A Zionist Islam: An Interview with Sheikh Ahmad al-Adwan
“Historic Palestine”? A heretical invention. The right to al-Aqsa? Nothing less than a distortion of Allah’s word. An unconventional view of Zionism and Islam, courtesy of Jordanian Sheikh Ahmad al-Adwan.
The Demons Unleashed: WWI as the Seedbed of the 20th Century
Before WWI, Europe had been largely at peace for forty years, and faith in liberalism and progress was fairly universal. The slaughter in the trenches and subsequent political upheavals changed all that - for the worse.
Jews and the Military: A New Perspective
Contrary to popular perception, Jews have been defending themselves and fighting in armies long before the State of Israel.
A Living Laboratory: The Cold War and the Capitalism-Socialism Debate
The Cold War borders separated peoples with walls and fences - and also demonstrated the superiority of human freedom.
Arendt’s Evil and the Left’s Banality
A new film about Hannah Arendt recycles old tropes and discredited theories.
One Voice and the Labor Party
One Voice claims to be non-partisan, but is in fact in close cahoots with labor party members. This incestuous relationship may be legal, but it stinks.
The NIF’s Day of Rage or How to Inflame Nationalist Conflict
This is what happens when a private, civic matter becomes to a collective national controversy • The folly of the Begin Law: When the Bill Comes Due
American Interests: an Obama Age Mystery
Much is being said and written about the new agreement between Iran and the US, France, Russia, China, the UK and Germany which is supposed to halt Iran’s atomic weapons program. While the full details of the deal may not be known, it is nevertheless extremely pertinent to question and maybe track America’s logic in driving towards this agreement.
Enlist the Diaspora! An Interview with Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin
A talk with Deputy Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin on identity, diplomacy and a bit of economics.
Groundbreaking Survey Reveals Scale of Europe’s Antisemitism Crisis
A new survey published by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights reveals the worrying extent of anti-Jewish abuse in Europe
The Truth About the Palestinian Refugees
According to the UN decisions on the subject – only about 50,000 people, most of them elderly – are defined as refugees.
The Repressive Iranian Occupation
Forced transfers and suppression: This is how the Ayatollah Regime uses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to hide his own crimes.
Eiland: Netanyahu Was Prepared to Attack Iran, Obama Vetoed
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu was about to give a go-ahead to a strike in Iran, but Obama called it off.
The Truth about the Siege of Gaza Strip
While the State of Israel allows the transfer of people and goods to the Gaza Strip, the siege from the Egyptian side is getting worse, Yet the world is silent.
The Palestinian demographic “time bomb”
The Demographic Armageddon is being constantly re-scheduled and the numbers themselves frequently undergo strange and inscrutable changes.
The Pakistani Threat: Why is Israel Blind to What’s beyond Iran?
Pakistan poses a real and significant threat to Israel. Why then is Israel preffer to focus on a nuclear threat that does not yet exist?
A Souvenir From King David
If you ask Prof. Yossi Garfinkel, head of the seven-year archaeological dig at Khirbet Qeiyafa in the Ella Valley, there is no question that 3,000 years ago there was a strong and independent Jewish Kingdom in the Land of Israel • The completion of the excavations, and the uncovering of an expansive royal palace last week, drives what may turn out to be the last nail in the coffin of Biblical Minimalism, which has tried to destroy the ancient tradition of a sovereign Jewish Kingdom in the Land of Israel
The Israel Democracy Institute and the Nonpolitical Politicization of the IDF
Writing secret documents in cooperation with the IDF and concealing them from public scrutiny, attempting to shape a collective historical consciousness, PR campaigns to pressure vacillating public opinion on the Disengagement, alleging that the IDF gives settlers preferential treatment, urging top ranking IDF officers to demand the Government’s change of policy, recommending the scaling-down of […]