Not a coup; a democratic debate We all agree on the necessity of judicial review of the legislative and executive branches, but what creates a counterbalance to the court? An open letter to Congress. Dror Eydar Aug. 14, 2023
Berlusconi’s revolution in Israel relations The late prime minister of Italy's commitment to the Jewish state was real. Dror Eydar June 14, 2023
In this battle, we must not retreat What is at stake is not just judicial reform; after 100 years a large part of the people has awoken to claim its share of the leadership—and not just based on ethnic grievances. Dror Eydar Feb. 19, 2023
Ending the rule of the judicial oligarchy Why do we even bother electing Knesset members if it is ultimately the court that decides what laws and decisions are “reasonable,” based on the justices’ own views? Dror Eydar Feb. 16, 2023
The real lesson of Tu B’Shevat Eleven years after Mark Twain’s visit to “a hopeless land,” the community of Petah Tikva was established, awakening the somnambulant national consciousness. If we believe in our ability to resurrect ourselves and are loyal to it, the land will blossom and give us back love in return. Dror Eydar Feb. 5, 2023
The left’s burning desire to replicate Gaza in Judea and Samaria Any attempt to analyze Hamas and other terrorist groups using Western tools, as if they are normative entities, is futile. Dror Eydar May 7, 2019
Left-leaning media unlikely to look in mirror following Netanyahu victory There can be no of introspection on the part of people who are convinced with every fiber of their being that they report reality strictly as it is, when, in fact, they are political activists like everyone else. Dror Eydar April 15, 2019
The left cannot dictate social-media rules The same people who lash out at right-wing Twitter users who use profanity have no qualms embracing left-wing users who use the same language. I guess fine taste only works one way. Dror Eydar April 3, 2019
From AIPAC apologies to a resounding battle cry The irony is that AIPAC is making enormous efforts not to be identified as right-wing or Republican. You can see that in its choice of speakers. Dror Eydar March 26, 2019