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The Palestinian Doctor the World Was Never Meant to Notice

Abd al-Rahim Abd al-Hay Youssef Kardi. Chances are you had never heard his name. Why would you? None of the international media never considered his...

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Elkana Bar Eitan

Bennett Is Right: Israel Must Stop Pretending Qatar Is a Neutral Mediator

For years, Israel has treated Qatar as an unavoidable partner. Successive governments accepted its role as a mediator with Hamas. Western leaders...

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Elkana Bar Eitan

Tisha B’Av: Remembering Our Enemies, Guarding Against Ourselves

Every year on Tisha B’Av, my thoughts return to places that shaped my understanding of what it means to be Jewish in Israel. As children, my father...

23.07.2026 30

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Elkana Bar Eitan

The End of the New York Era

I believe we are witnessing the beginning of the end of the New York era. My fear is not simply about politics or elections. It is about the future of...

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The Last Voice Message

“Hey brother, what’s up? We just got back from an especially tough week. I have the most incredible soldiers. It’s such a privilege. Hopefully...

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In memory of Ben Vais z”l

A few weeks ago, during reserve duty in Lebanon, I wrote about a group of lone soldiers singing in the back of a Hummer. They came from the United...

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Ben Gvir’s Ego and Netanyahu’s Lack of Leadership Have Become a Strategic Threat

As a reservist who has just completed another round of combat service in Lebanon, I feel betrayed. Betrayed by a government that asks more and more...

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In a Hummer in Lebanon, I Saw the Future of the Jewish People

I just got back home after another week with my IDF reserves unit. Our unit has two main responsibilities. The first is providing first aid in...

01.05.2026 90

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Elkana Bar Eitan

Where Are the Peace Activists When Peace Is on the Table?

As an Israeli, I have been longing for peace my entire life. Some of my earliest childhood memories are shaped by fear – fear of terrorists...

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Beautiful Moments of Hope — Notes from Lebanon

I try to write at the end of each day. It helps me organize my thoughts. Today, I chose to share a three moments that deeply moved me. In recent...

31.03.2026 90

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‘Iran Park’ on Israel’s Border: A View into the Conflict

Today I passed through the ruins of what was once called “Iran Park,” in the Lebanese town of Maroun al-Ras, together with my IDF team. It was a...

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Featured Post

A few days ago, I woke up to discover that I had been killed. At least according to the Iranian military. A friend sent me a screenshot from a...

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From the Northern Front: A Conversation We Need to Have

Shortly after the Israeli–American preemptive strike on Saturday morning, February 28, I was called back to my reserves IDF unit. Saying goodbye to...

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From Israel to Bondi Beach, When Terror Reaches a Friend

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My Injury From Lebanon 2006

08.12.2025 100

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The Nelk Boys gave Netanyahu a chance to reach young people. He blew it

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An open letter to Greta

09.06.2025 100

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Elkana Bar Eitan