Dr. Robert M. Schwartz

Israel's hostage dilemma in the fog of war

The moral dilemma is more complex than a battle between emotion and reason. With passionately held competing views, is there any sound basis for evaluating the ethical choices?

From ‘Peace through Strength’ to ‘Peace through Victory’

Trump deserves the nearly universal accolades for the courageous military strike on Iran. But his reversal from pursuing his stated goal of ‘unconditional surrender’ squandered the historic opportunity not just to ‘obliterate’ the Fordow site but to defeat the weakened Iran completely. Opinion.

Gaza’s “Day After” must await the right day

Hamas must be rendered incapable of fighting and the IDF’s current mobilization suggests the war’s final phase may be approaching. And there is more. Opinion.

The Gazan Recovery Program (GRP)

Can it be transformed into reality? Opinion.

Let My People Win:

End the ceaseless ceasefires in Israeli-Arab Wars

Some opine that total victory with Hamas and Hezbollah is an illusory dream, but the conditions to transform the dream into reality are explicit in the traditional criteria of military victory. Otherwise, another war will be fought within a decade. Opinion.

A most unpresidential debate

In this debate, both candidates displayed to the world, and especially to our enemies, an image of America in precarious decline. Op-ed.

Israeli 'happiness' in wartime

The strong sense of purpose and resilience in dealing with adversity allows Israel, despite the trauma of war, to maintain a decent level of life satisfaction. That does not necessarily mean emotional happiness. Opinion.

The Second Day after: Jewish Unity during War & Peace

The day-after plan for Gaza requires starting prolonged processes, for Jews and Palestinian Arabs, albeit very different ones. Opinion.

Three fronts

The world now knows that the battle is against not Israel but against civilization, human decency and life itself. It must support us. Op-ed

Power of positive language: emotions for The Days of Awe

Positivity is central to Jewish life and liturgy. A study comparing religious texts of major religions found Judaism the most positive.

Op-ed:

More guns in Israeli hands, fewer vigils

Enough vigils, on to action. Let the terrorists know that they are up against civilian Israeli gun carrriers with good aim. Op-ed.

Inconvenient truths about sexual orientation

Dispelling myths: Same-sex attraction is less prevalent than we think, can be environmentally influenced and is often not immutable.Op-ed.