By Noah Cytrynbaum '28
As Israel fights wars in Gaza and Lebanon, it finds itself in a situation where the only viable option appears to be the use of overwhelming military force against its adversaries.
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Leam Bilik ‘26
With a wealth of history, culture, and activities, Israel is a multifaceted country that provides tourists with a variety of experiences all year long. By Tali Herbert ‘27
October 7th marks a tragic day for Israel and Jewish people around the world. It was a day of extreme and unexpected violence. By Jordana Lorrimer ‘28
In the past few years, the question of Hasidic Jews joining the IDF has created a very opinionated discussion in Israel and between most Jews around the world. By Jordyn Weisleder ‘25
In the past couple of months, thousands of Israeli activist groups have been protesting throughout Israel in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's agenda to overhaul the Judiciary system and lessen the power of the Supreme Court. By Abby Hodes '25
On October 17th, 2023, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) were incorrectly accused of the deadly explosion in the parking lot of the Gazan Al-Ahli Arab Hospital. Media outlets around the world immediately condemned Israel for this rumor spread by the Hamas-run Palestinian Ministry. By Henry Sacks ‘26
Approximately 300,000 people gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C at the March For Israel, a rally to show support for Israel in their ongoing fight against Hamas. “I was so proud of the GOA students, parents, and staff who made this their priority,” said Head of School Rabbi Nevins. “It wasn’t an easy day, physically or emotionally, but it allowed us to bring our values to life,” he said. By: Cayla McKay '25 and Aly Biloon '25
On Saturday, October 7, 2023– the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War– Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from land, sea, and air. The terrorist group fired thousands of rockets into major cities as a decoy before sending hundreds of fighters from the Gaza Strip to massacre Israelis in their homes. By Rachel Nadelmann ‘25
Protests in Israel over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reform bill has elicited concern from US President Joe Biden over Israel’s democracy. The reform bill, which would strip power away from the Supreme Court and grant the Knesset the ability to appoint judges and override court rulings, has caused serious political turbulence over the possibility of altering Israel’s democratic foundation. By Arielle Karni ‘26
A new judicial reform bill, one of the current Israeli government’s top legislative priorities, has sparked controversy, starting waves of protests throughout the country. |