Hamas Goes to Europe
A new, postwar strategy of terror.
Today’s Editors’ Picks
Friday, November 21
Qatar Plans to Keep Terror Alive in Gaza
And recently concluded an important military deal with the U.S.
Under Zohran Mamdani, Will Mobs at Synagogues Become the Norm?
The mayor-elect condemned the demonstrators, and the synagogue.
A Portrait of a Jewish Woman Becomes the Highest-Priced Modern Artwork Ever Sold at Auction
Gustav Klimt’s Elisabeth Lederer.
Explaining Isaac’s Love for Esau
Looking beyond the caricatures.
Past Editors’ Picks
Wednesday, November 19
How the IDF Stopped Hamas from Taking Over the West Bank
Yesterday’s attack was an exception.
Jewish Terror in the West Bank Threatens Israelis and Palestinians Alike
Criminal behavior has slipped through the cracks between security organs.
Why an International Force in Gaza Isn’t Bound to Fail
More like Kosovo, less like Lebanon.
Online Betting Hits American Jewry
Gambling apps are built for speed, privacy, and constant engagement.
Understanding the Jewish Roots of Western Civilization
From Louis XIV’s treasurer to a new work of Catholic theology.
Thursday, November 20
Why Israel Shouldn’t Be Too Worried about Saudi Arabia Getting the F-35
This super-weapon comes with a kill switch.
For Once, the UN Passes a Resolution That Doesn’t Condemn Israel
But Jerusalem must maintain constant vigilance about the “pathway” to Palestinian statehood.
At Harvard, Public Health Is a Weapon against Israel
The university hasn’t learned its lesson.
Why the Jewish Sabbath Is Unique
A day of light and joy.
The Samaritans: Not Quite Jews, Definitely Not Anything Else
A biblical people.
Tuesday, November 18
What Do Palestinians Think about President Trump’s Peace Plan?
Gazans tend to favor it, while West Bankers oppose.
Totalitarianism and Corruption Have Destroyed Iran’s Water Supply
Damage that might be beyond repair.
Russian Information Warfare Fuels Right-Wing Anti-Semitism
Exacerbating divides.
Rescuing Herod’s Reputation
A cruel king, a great builder, and a Jew.
The Revival of Croatian Jewry
Coming out of hiding.
Monday, November 17
Paying the Bill for Israel’s War
The calculable costs.
Why the West Started Blaming the Victims of Terrorism
Thoughts on the tenth anniversary of the Bataclan massacre.
Medical Anti-Semitism in Brooklyn, 100 Years Ago
A frightening precedent.
A Lavish Assyrian Grave Discovered in Israel
Remnants of occupation?
Philip Roth’s Rage and Obsessions
And his warning about the dangers of liberation.
Friday, November 14
The Hamas Terrorists Trapped in a Tunnel Are a Test for Israel
Their surrender could be a symbol of victory.
The Threats to Israel from Syria Remain
The need for constant vigilance.
It Will Take More Than Withholding Funds to Fix the Universities
What the Trump administration has achieved, and what remains to be done.
The Idolatry of Artificial Intelligence
Ascribing magical power to the work of human hands.
What New Research Reveals about the Siege of Masada
A much shorter battle than previously believed.
Thursday, November 13
Iran Is Still Reeling from Its Confrontation with Israel
A crisis of confidence in the regime.
Hamas’s Plan to Regroup and Fight Another Day
Despite military defeat, the terrorists are trying to reinvent themselves.
The Threat to Nigerian Christians
Not sporadic violence, but religious war.
An Act of Congress Has Created a Breakthrough for Jewish Education
Public funds for religious schools.
The Holy Sepulcher Comes to New York
A Christian sacred site flourishes under Jewish rule.