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March 13, 2025

The American Hostage Negotiator’s Gaffes, and How Israel Should Respond

The Boehler affair.

If you’ve been following the news, you might have heard about the controversy stirred by the remarks of Adam Boehler, the new White House envoy for hostage negotiations. He referred to Israeli hostages as “prisoners” and jailed Palestinian terrorists as “hostages,” and admitted to meeting face-to-face with Hamas officials.

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March 13, 2025

  1. The American Hostage Negotiator’s Gaffes, and How Israel Should Respond

    The Boehler affair.

  2. Gaza Can Be Rebuilt While Solving the Palestinian “Refugee” Problem

    Gazans can’t simultaneously be refugees and have ineradicable ties to the land where they now live.

  3. The Anti-Semitism of the Influencers

    And how it easily crosses the political divide.

  4. When the Soviet Police Surveilled Purim Parties

    A failed escape and a beloved sacred tune.

  5. A Kibbutz’s Children’s Megillah

    Created by David Ben-Gurion’s nephew.