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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.)

Class at Birzeit University
Opinion
Harvard ‘pausing’ ties with one university is a good first step
The Ivy League school’s relationship with Birzeit near Ramallah followed a partnership with another Palestinian Arab academic institution that supports terrorism: Al Quds University near Jerusalem.
Apr. 1, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Demonstrators protest against the current hostage deal
Opinion
‘I knew this day would come ... ’
Prisoner releases are a terror victim’s nightmare.
Jan. 16, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Yellow Flags Along Road for Hostages
Opinion
Parents of terrorism victims have been down this road before
President-elect Donald Trump says there will be “hell to pay” if the hostages in Gaza are not released. Sorry if I don’t get too excited about that.
Dec. 5, 2024
Stephen M. Flatow
Baby and Parent Hands
Opinion
Some memories live forever ...
On what would have been Alisa’s 50th birthday this week, I, her mother, sisters and brother will pause and spend a few minutes looking back.
Nov. 4, 2024
Stephen M. Flatow
IRS Building Sign
Opinion
Stripping terror supporters of their tax exemption
Missouri Rep. Jason Smith seems to have had his fill of American charities that have incited violent activities on college campuses and in cities through the United States.
Oct. 14, 2024
Stephen M. Flatow
Jewish Settler, Ramat Migron
Opinion
Penalize ‘settlers,’ but let the Palestinian Authority get away from its responsibilities
If the U.S. senators in question are truly worried about “settler” violence that “harms ordinary Palestinians,” why are they not similarly worried about P.A. support for the PFLP?
Oct. 1, 2024
Stephen M. Flatow
Munich Olympics Massacre
Opinion
Israel’s long arm of retribution
Where is the United States in all of this?
Aug. 6, 2024
Stephen M. Flatow
Martin Indyk
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Some sound advice by Martin Indyk
An appointment for tea eventually turned into payments to terror victims.
Jul. 29, 2024
Stephen M. Flatow
Almog Meir Jan and Family
Opinion
Two anti-terror lawsuits before the courts, but only one is a groundbreaker
Americans have been working for more than 25 years to obtain justice for the murder and injuries suffered by loved ones in Mideast terror attacks.
Jul. 26, 2024
Stephen M. Flatow
President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten speaks during MoveOn's national Banned Bookmobile tour launch at Sandmeyer's Bookstore in Chicago, Illinois on July 13, 2023. Credit: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for MoveOn.
Opinion
Why is a teacher’s union butting into the war with Hamas?
We expect teachers to know when they’ve crossed the line between areas of their expertise and international politics.
Jul. 22, 2024
Stephen M. Flatow
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Opinion
Joe Biden’s Israel policies has my head spinning
Backing the Jewish state’s war efforts while expressing reservations about its leadership affects negotiations and decision-making during the conflict.
May. 1, 2024
Stephen M. Flatow
Mahmoud Abbas
Opinion
Abbas may throw a tantrum, but it’s not time for a Palestinian state
It would be dangerous for Israel—an indefensible border being the main reason—but bad for America, too.
Apr. 22, 2024
Stephen M. Flatow
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