‘Be Absolutely Quiet. Not a Word.’
An Israeli family’s encounter with Hamas
The World Needs a Unified and Resolute America
But the Republicans can’t even stop fighting with one another.
Understanding Hamas’s Genocidal Ideology
A close read of Hamas’s founding documents clearly shows its intentions.
Winners of the 2023 Epson International Pano Awards
The 14th annual panoramic-photo competition has just come to a close, and the winning images and finalists have been announced.
Lizzo Was a New Kind of Diva. Now She’s in a New Kind of Scandal.
As a lawsuit against her reveals, our expectations of modern stars have changed.
Your Sweaters Are Garbage
The quality of knitwear has cratered. Even expensive sweaters have lost their hefty, lush glory.
The Kamala Harris Problem
Few people seem to think she’s ready to be president. Why?
Biden Will Be Guided by His Zionism
The president is committed to supporting the Jewish state, but the conflict threatens his other regional priorities.
Hiking Needs New Rules
We need to restrict outdoor recreation to certain places during certain parts of the year for the well-being of wildlife.
What Madonna Knows
The artist is always one step ahead—and has a unique power to scandalize each generation anew.
The Reckoning
Israel must grapple first with its enemies, and then with the failures of its own government.
‘We’re Going to Die Here’
A firsthand account of tragedy and heroism from the slaughter that left more than 900 Israelis dead
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Last Gasp
After several months of campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination, Kennedy announced his “very painful” decision to leave the party’s primary.
Hamas’s Attack Confounds Middle East Experts
Even those who understand the fundamentalist group best are struggling to understand what they are trying to achieve.
Images of the Mass Kidnapping of Israelis by Hamas
Human-rights groups are collecting evidence of war crimes by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians.
This War Isn’t Like Israel’s Earlier Wars
The parallels between this crisis and the Yom Kippur War of 1973 are striking, but superficial. The differences are what will shape the conflict to come.
The Israeli Military Wasn’t Ready for This
The notion of an indomitable Israel Defense Forces is overdue for a revision.
There Are No Rules
States and quasi-states are using extreme, uninhibited violence against civilian populations.
What Do You Know About 1491?
The past few decades have seen more and more research that changes the popular narrative about America before Columbus.
How We Find Our Place in the Universe
A collaboration that includes the United States, China, and Russia points us toward a better future.