Leonie Ben-Simon

Israel's Deep State

At the top of the pyramid sit the Attorney General and the High Court, now openly stating their vested interests.  Op-ed.

Defeating terror

Haredi recruitment

The IDF needs more haredi soldiers, but not because of the "sharing the burden" accusation leveled at them by protesters. Op-ed.

"Child" terrorists

They are teens taught to hate and kill by their leaders, recalling the child sacrifices to the gods common in pagan times. Op-ed.

Ahmed found the answer

Life is good for Ahmed whos was born in Jericho..  His wages are high. He drives a BMW and has placed a deposit on his own house. Op-ed.

Who is funding the anti-judicial reform demonstrations?

Where is all the money coming from? Op-ed.

Who are the demonstrators?

A look behind the scenes at the sector that demonstrates, signs protest letters and says it will not show up for reserve duty. Op-ed.

You lost the election, come to terms with it

The demonstrators are a minority, even if they bring their children with them. Op-ed.

How Israel is missing out on tourists

Young tourists find Israeli accommodation ridiculously expensive compared to other countries. Op-ed.

The Diaspora schools project

This is not a second Holocaust.  It has another name:  Assimilation. Our numbers in the Diaspora are getting smaller and smaller. Op-ed.

Disposables, cola and taxes

Increasing taxes was a sharp flick of the wrist decision. There are better ways to change behaviours. Op-ed.

How mothers shaped Israel

The children born to blessedly large Israeli families with strong Jewish identity and pride are becoming the majority. Op-ed.

Israel's birthrate - keep it high!

An Israeli economist who wants to cut child allowances because they encourage having large families has his priorities wrong.Op-ed.

My dream for Beirut

The clock is ticking and every minute is important. Op-ed.

The next Great Aliyah Wave

Israel has been asked to assist Diaspora Jews, but is it prepared for an aliyah wave or will it lose olim who find no homes and jobs? Op-ed.

The UN Should Give Gazan "Refugee" Funds to Syrian Ones

What Makes the Average Citizen's Life Difficult?

What Rule of Law, COS Ashkenazi?

Message in a Bottle for Gaza

Why Our Enemies Will Lose

Choose Life

Dealing With Evil, Remembering Amalek

Whose Problem Now?

The Most Powerful Weapon