Opinion: Communities find themselves unwillingly at the center of a struggle between remembrance and renewal, underscoring the need for the state to better preserve national heritage

Opinion: In Europe, mentioning October 7 can bring accusations of genocide complicity, but across the Middle East people scarred by Assad, Hezbollah and Iran speak about Israel openly, sometimes with envy, as a country that rose from ruin and is here to stay

Opinion: Israel’s stroke crisis shows recovery cannot end at discharge; system must shift to patient-based, continuous rehabilitation that treats emotional trauma and daily function, not just physical ability, to truly rebuild lives

Opinion: Israel must reassess its strategy, define realistic objectives for phase two and secure oversight, freedom of action and influence over any future governing arrangement