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Stephen M. Flatow

Stephen M. Flatow is president of the Religious Zionists of America. He is the father of Alisa Flatow, who was murdered in an Iranian-sponsored Palestinian terrorist attack in 1995, and author of A Father’s Story: My Fight for Justice Against Iranian Terror. (The RZA is not affiliated with any American or Israeli political party.)

Image of Macron in Gaza
Opinion
Macron’s Palestinian state push: A dangerous lecture from a country in disarray
The French president is prescribing medicine for the Middle East while his own republic is riddled with illness.
July 30, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin
Opinion
Turkey’s dangerous drift: From NATO ally to Islamist agitator
As President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan cozies up to terrorists and autocrats, it’s time for the West to stop pretending that he is still a reliable partner.
July 29, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
UNESCO Office in Brasília
Opinion
UNESCO: Where culture goes to die
The United States was right to walk away from a bloated, biased agency that rewrites history and rewards dictatorships.
July 25, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
North Carolina State House in Raleigh, N.C.
Opinion
North Carolina Democrats break with a proud tradition of support for Israel
A party once united in support of Israel now risks undermining decades of democratic leadership and moral clarity.
July 23, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Trump Qatar
Opinion
The dangerous illusion of friendship with Qatar and other hostile ‘allies’
The very country that houses American warplanes houses America’s enemies.
July 18, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Druze in Israel
Opinion
The Druze and a moral obligation beyond borders
Israel’s bond with these citizens highlights a duty that transcends religion or territory—one that now extends into protecting their kin in Syria.
July 16, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
IDF in Gaza
Opinion
Unity is Israel’s most powerful weapon
Its military victories have always depended on something deeper than airpower or intelligence: the unity of its people.
July 14, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Bus Bombing, Bat Yam
Opinion
Stop the rush to a ceasefire: Hamas must be defeated, not rewarded
I buried my daughter because the world refused to confront the networks that armed and financed her killers.
July 11, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
American, Israeli Flags
Opinion
If I were Netanyahu, here’s what I would say to President Trump
Jerusalem and Washington have a chance to shape the regional landscape in a way that advances our shared security and strategic interests.
July 6, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Map of Western Europe
Opinion
After war with Iran, countries call for a Palestinian state
Recognition without security measure in place undermines peace and endangers Israel.
June 30, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
New York City Streets
Opinion
Zohran Mamdani: A risky bet for New York City and its Jewish community
A mayor must be a unifying force—someone who can bridge divides, and ensure that all residents feel secure and represented.
June 26, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Ari Fuld
Opinion
The US Supreme Court just restored a measure of justice for Ari Fuld ... and all of us
American citizenship is not just a passport; it’s a promise.
June 22, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
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