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Maoz Druskin

Maoz Druskin

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The End of Passive Judaism, the Rise of Jewish Power

After the recent stabbing attack in England, something deeply unsettling emerged, not only the violence itself, but the reaction that followed. Jewish...

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Maoz Druskin

Judaism as Core Education: A Question Secular Israelis Can’t Avoid

There is a major debate in Israel today about core education. Most people know this debate from one direction: religious communities — especially...

30.04.2026 50

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Maoz Druskin

The Buffer Zone: The New Israeli Strategy

For years, Israel relied on deterrence, intelligence, and rapid response to defend its borders. But repeated attacks from Gaza and the north have...

26.04.2026 50

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Maoz Druskin

Morality in War After October 7

After October 7, during what Israel now calls the War of Revival, one difficult question followed Israel everywhere — in the media, in the streets,...

21.04.2026 50

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Maoz Druskin

Can Israel Ever Become a U.S. State?

When President Donald Trump publicly announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, it raised more than just geopolitical questions. The...

20.04.2026 50

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Maoz Druskin

From Florida to Israel: The Fight Against Sharia Law

Recently, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reinforced a clear legal principle: Sharia law and any form of foreign or religious law cannot be applied within...

12.04.2026 40

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Maoz Druskin

When Enemies Sit in Parliament: Israel’s Democratic Dilemma

One of the hypocrisies in Israeli political discourse is that many Israelis look outward and criticize other countries for allowing adversaries to sit...

05.04.2026 50

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Maoz Druskin

When You Are at War with a State: Do You Treat the Entire Population as the Enemy?

Every day in Israel, sirens interrupt ordinary life. Families stop what they are doing and run to bomb shelters. The missiles being launched toward...

30.03.2026 40

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Maoz Druskin

The Third Temple Through the Eyes of a Secular Jew

For many secular Jews, the idea of the Third Temple is often dismissed as a purely religious dream. It is usually associated with messianic beliefs or...

15.03.2026 70

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Maoz Druskin

When Political Correctness Starts Silencing Democracy

“We don’t have time to be politically correct anymore.”— Donald J. Trump That sentence marked a cultural shift in America. Political...

08.03.2026 80

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Maoz Druskin

The Death Penalty in Israel: Terror Must Have a Cost

A serious and deeply emotional debate is unfolding in Israel: Should the state formally implement the death penalty for convicted terrorists? National...

26.02.2026 100

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Strength as Strategy: Rethinking the Land-for-Peace Era

For decades, Israeli policy was guided by a powerful assumption: land could be exchanged for peace. Territory in exchange for recognition.Withdrawal...

22.02.2026 90

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Maoz Druskin

After the October 7 Investigation: Punishment or Prevention?

15.02.2026 70

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Maoz Druskin

When Loudspeakers Cross the Line in Israel: A Debate Over “Forced Acceptance”

12.02.2026 40

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Maoz Druskin