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Gerald Platt

Gerald Platt is a New York-based investor and president of American Friends of Likud.

Decades of defensive responses have failed to halt rising anti-Jewish hatred; a proactive civic and political strategy is now required.
A pardon will strengthen Israel’s ties with the United States.
While Zohran Mamdani can make all the ugly remarks he wants, the real problem is that thousands of people are listening to him.
To forgive is not to forget, but to choose life, compassion and healing over endless cycles of hurt.
Refusing to make concessions to some of Hamas’s terms risks losing all remaining captives, especially those who are still alive.
The West must understand that Israel’s battle against terrorism is also a defense of the values and safety of all free nations.
Iran has caused Israeli society to experience fear and Israel must respond.
Leaving behind even 10% of the tumor that is Hamas guarantees that it will metastasize once again.
The “evil four” alliance between North Korea, China, Russia and Iran seeks to destroy America’s superpower status.
The moaning of internal malcontents is destructive and emboldens our adversaries.
The vitriolic graduation speech given by Fatima Mohammed requires action.
Former member of Knesset Dov Lipman’s criticism of former U.S. President Barack Obama’s book, “A Promised Land,” is deservedly blistering. But it doesn’t go far enough.