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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.)

Soroka Hospital, Beersheva
Opinion
Missile hits Soroka Medical Center. Time to rethink Israel’s restraint?
Israel’s conduct in war is a reflection of its values: a profound reverence for life, a belief in the purity of arms and a commitment to laws of armed conflict. Not so Iran.
June 19, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Volunteers Pack Bags, War With Iran
Opinion
Our children’s journeys to Israel are more than a rite of passage
What do we teach them about Zionism, Jewish peoplehood, responsibility and resilience if we don’t permit them to travel when the nation is tested?
June 16, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Osirak
Opinion
Echoes of Osirak: How Israel’s strike on Iran will shape American Jewish identity
For many who remember 1967 and 1981, the strike will reaffirm their belief in Israel as the ultimate safeguard of Jewish survival.
June 13, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Induction Ceremony for Abu Mahdi Cruise Missile, Iran
Opinion
President Trump and his Tehran balancing act
His “nothing is off the table” sound bite keeps Iran off-balance, as well as placates hawks in Washington.
June 5, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Rutgers Law School
Opinion
What does foreign money buy at American universities?
Let’s be clear: This is not about xenophobia. Collaboration between nations is vital in an interconnected world.
May 28, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Star of David, Window
Opinion
The alarming surge of antisemitism in America
And what it portends for the country and its Jewish population.
May 23, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
Edan Alexandar, Hostage Release
Opinion
What Edan Alexander’s return means to us
In the age of rising antisemitism, when many young Jews feel fear, confusion or alienation, there are still those who choose action, belonging and sacrifice.
May 13, 2025
Stephen M. Flatow
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.
April 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
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