https://www.jns.org/ari-kalker Sgt. Maj. (Res.) Ari Kalker, a combat veteran of the Israel Defense Forces, is a general contractor living in Jerusalem. He hosts the "Boots on the Ground" podcast, discussing Israel’s war, politics and national identity. en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:30:00 GMT https://www.jns.org/opinion/ari-kalker/victory-is-not-a-numbers-game 0000019d-6fe0-dbc6-adbd-effb4d240000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:30:00 GMT https://www.jns.org/opinion/ari-kalker/victory-is-not-a-numbers-game