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Amir Ben-David

Amir Ben-David

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

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The eve of a return to war

The eve of a return to war

With all living hostages in the first phase of the deal now home, and widespread national revulsion at Hamas, conditions are ripe from Netanyahu’s...

23.02.2025 40

The Times of Israel

Amir Ben-David

Welcome to the era of the buffer zone

Welcome to the era of the buffer zone

Whereas, in the past, Israel has semi-occupied adjacent territory, now it’s creating sterilized strips that potentially redefine its borders

18.02.2025 7

The Times of Israel

Amir Ben-David

43 million seconds in hell

43 million seconds in hell

500 days in captivity. 500 days under inhumane conditions. 500 days of suffering beyond description

17.02.2025 30

The Times of Israel

Amir Ben-David

Anxiety ahead of Saturday, and the Saturdays to come

Anxiety ahead of Saturday, and the Saturdays to come

As the weekend approaches, tensions are rising, and real life is now imitating reality TV

13.02.2025 30

The Times of Israel

Amir Ben-David

The real ‘moments that define us as a nation’

The four hostages standing proud and strong in Palestine Square, surrounded by Hamas gunmen, was no Israeli ‘victory picture,’ and we’d better...

27.01.2025 40

The Times of Israel

Amir Ben-David