Jonathan S. Tobin

Two cranky old Jews symbolize everything that’s wrong with our political culture

Larry David snubbed former friend Alan Dershowitz because he represented Trump. Politics has become a religious culture war. Op-ed.

What Israel must learn from the US retreat from Afghanistan

The cost of disgrace is not cheap, but Americans will get over the humiliation of the Afghanistan disaster. Not so Israel. Op-ed.

The bombing of Sbarro’s and why Oslo failed

The Sbarro massacre in Jerusalem is a ghastly reminder of the nature of a conflict that Israeli concessions couldn't solve. Op-ed..

Are Jews really united against anti-Semitism?

A DC rally against Jew-hatred struck many of the right notes, but the poor turnout illustrates the dismal Jewish crisis response. Opinion.

Biden’s promise on Iranian nukes is worthless

Biden pledged Tehran will not acquire nuclear weapons on “his watch.” But with Obama’s deal the crisis will occur after that. Op-ed.

If the US wants to be humane, it won’t ‘rebuild’ Gaza

Reconstruction to show sympathy for victims will reward Hamas terrorism and flash a green light for wars aimed at destroying Israel. Op-ed.

The bipartisan consensus on Israel broke, and the GOP can’t be blamed

The first post-BLM summer flare-up of Mideast fighting exposed a fundamental shift in how many Democrats think about the Jewish state.Op-ed.

When Hamas fires missiles at Israeli homes, forget nuance

There aren’t two legitimate opinions about this conflict.Those who target civilians must be defeated, not rewarded. Op-ed.

Israel has no choice but to act on its own to stop Iran

Israel is pleading against more appeasement of Tehran. But revelations about Kerry’s betrayal help explain the US refusal to listen. Op-ed.

Can Biden fund the Palestinians without breaking the law?

The administration's attempt to bypass the Taylor Force Act won’t help anyone except Abbas’s corrupt thugs. But it will spite Trump.

Facts on the ground in the 'West Bank' cannot be ignored

Despite Biden's outreach to the Palestinian Arabs, the most viable deal is the one left behind by Trump that was officially trashed.Op-ed.

The Anti Defamation League has forgotten its mission

The ADL’s endorsement of impeachment and of silencing Parler show how far it is from the purpose for which it was created. Op-ed.

The Arab Spring created a consensus against Middle East interventions

The neo-conservative dream of spreading democracy is dead. But Israel & America are largely content with undemocratic Arab allies. Opinion.

A toxic race curriculum has no place in Jewish schools

The “1619 Project” version of history teaches students that Jews are racist beneficiaries of white privilege, a terrible blunder.Opinion.

Will the Democrats get the message they were just sent on Iran?

Even if Tehran is cheered by the hope of Trump’s defeat, they aren’t going to conform to Biden’s will any more than they did to Obama. Op-ed

Can Democrats finally repudiate ‘The Squad’?

With tensions rising between centrist Democrats and the far-left, some party officials blame "The Squad" for House losses. Op-ed.

The perils of perpetual political warfare

Our parties have been treating politics as a religious war, not a disagreement among fellow citizens who share common values. Op-ed.

Should we care if Biden cools off relations with Saudis?

As Saudi Arabia quietly reconciles with Israel, pro-Israel community fears a Biden admin. could treat Saudis as a 'pariah' state. Op-ed

Who gets to define ‘disinformation’?

Tthere is a conscious effort to limit the discussion by claiming that some people are peddling “disinformation.” Op-ed.

What a Biden presidency could mean for Israel

Biden's support for Israel has always been conditioned on his insistence that he knows what Israel needs better than its leaders. Op-ed.

The Jewish vote mattered more than we thought in 2020

Is there any gap greater than that between the two branches of the same ethnic/religious tree who voted for Biden or voted for Trump? Op-ed.

Europe battles Islamists, but Jews remain the canary in the coal mine

France is trying to battle extremists and respect their rights. Toleration of anti-Semitism indicates that the West isn’t winning. Opinion.

Do Americans understand the anti-Semitism around them?

Americans, as a whole, are not ant-Semitic and oppose actions and vitriol against Jews, but many don't know it when they see it. Op-ed.

Time to call out ‘human rights’ groups for their anti-Semitism

So-called 'human rights' groups promote the anti-Semitic BDS movement. So why is the ADL coming to their defense? Op-ed.

Why Israel chose to aid an ailing enemy

Israel supporters struggle to understand why Jerusalem decided to offer medical treatment to a lifelong hater of the Jewish state. Op-ed.

Two different Jewish tribes choose different candidates

Many liberal Jews still care deeply about Israel and its security, but it is not their top priority. Op-ed.

Chevron’s purchase is another nail in the BDS movement’s coffin

The US oil industry, dependent on Arab oil wells, abetted anti-Israel policies for years. Do we appreciate that this is now history? Op-ed.

The woke world goes to war against ‘Wonder Woman’

Sorry guys, contrary to the nonsense we’re hearing from Gadot’s critics, the real Cleopatra was neither black nor Arab. Op-ed.

Can we talk about the pandemic without blaming its victims?

Why are President Trump and haredi Jews blamed for their coronavirus infections, while BLM and anti-government protesters are not? Op-ed.

The intifada changed everything. Will the next administration care?

Arafat’s answering peace overtures with war showed that there was no partner to peace. The Obama-Biden administration ignored that. Op-ed.

Thinking of moving abroad if your candidate loses?

Growing numbers of American Jews on both the Right and Left fear apocalypse in 2021 if their candidate loses in November. Op-ed.

The Jewish stake in opposing ‘anti-racism’ training

Race-obsessed diversity training and pushing of 'white privilege' theory by gov't agencies are dangerous to Jews and other minorities. Op-ed

More than a missed opportunity for Palestinians

It is now Arab states, not Israelis, saying that the Palestinians “never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.” Op-ed.

Where do you draw the line with anti-Semites?

Biden's meeting with Jacob Blake's father ignored by the media - despite Blake Sr.'s history of anti-Semitism, support for Farrakhan. Op-ed.

Who should Jews fear most during an ‘uprising’?

Focusing on a few white supremacist vigilantes is a ploy to make voters forget that intersectional ideology is clearly antisemitic. Op-ed.

What are Jews who embrace the Black Lives Matter movement endorsing?

Black Lives Matter's platform takes hard-left tack on issue after issue, drawing heavily on radical and Marxist ideas. Op-ed.

Should Jews be angry about Pompeo’s speech from Jerusalem?

The taped convention address from Israel skirts the line of propriety. But Dems’ beef with Pompeo is more about politics, not the law. Op-ed

Biden can’t have it both ways on Sarsour and anti-Semitism

After a spokesman distanced the Democrat from a prominent anti-Semite, others apologized to her supporters. Opinion.

Can calls for unity and moderation unite divided societies?

The problem with Friedman-Nachalon’s prescription is that democracy is not unity and consensus, but making choices. Op-ed.

What to teach (and not teach) your children about Israel

What is in short supply,is in-depth learning about Zionism that will counteract the media and define the justice of Israel’s cause.Op-ed.