Liberal Logic
Israeli law professor Ruth Gavison has been tasked with forming a moderate alternative to the right-wing Jewish State Law. But her previous positions prove she’s the wrong person for the job, says Raphael Magarik.
Raphael Magarik has written for Tablet, The Atlantic, and The Forward, and he tweets sporadically @raffimagarik.
Stalling Tactics
Why is Netanyahu demanding that, in return for freeing Palestinian prisoners, the United States release American spy Jonathan Pollard?
Newseum Honors
Raphael Magarik on the controversy over a Washington group's stalled honors to two Hamas-linked journalists.
Response
Raphael Magarik responds to Hillel Halkin's argument that settlements are no obstacles to peace.
Film Review
Raphael Magarik on the acclaimed Israeli documentary "The Gatekeepers" about the country's security services.
Double Standards
Raphael Magarik parses Netanyahu's recent warning that Hamas could take over the Palestinian Authority.
Top Ten
Raphael Magarik on the Anti-Defamation League's list of "Top Ten Issues Affecting Jews in 2012."
Criticism From Abroad
Raphael Magarik went into a bomb shelter and decided you don't need to be there to criticize Israel.
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