There is a Jewish instinct to count days—not because numbers matter, but because people do. The counting ends; the obligation to remember does not.
Hersh was never “one hostage.” He was a son, a friend, a future that was stolen. Whatever history ultimately concludes about the decisions made during this terrible war, Israel will honor itself by examining them honestly. Democracies worthy of defending are also courageous enough to engage in self-examination.
Thank you, Eli, for writing with both heartbreak and moral seriousness.
Eli, your current political coverage, particularly for those of us who are following from abroad is invaluable. With the proverbial fire hose of information coming at us I am glad you’re flagging some of it on a more granular level, and providing thoughtful context and connections.
Why did October 7 happen?
The lack of border protection, the utter failure of the command chain - can we ask why, or is that too embarrassing?
WHY???
There is a Jewish instinct to count days—not because numbers matter, but because people do. The counting ends; the obligation to remember does not.
Hersh was never “one hostage.” He was a son, a friend, a future that was stolen. Whatever history ultimately concludes about the decisions made during this terrible war, Israel will honor itself by examining them honestly. Democracies worthy of defending are also courageous enough to engage in self-examination.
Thank you, Eli, for writing with both heartbreak and moral seriousness.
The truth will come out about Netanyahu and his cohorts, the same as it will come out about convicted sex offender trump & his cohorts.
Eli, your current political coverage, particularly for those of us who are following from abroad is invaluable. With the proverbial fire hose of information coming at us I am glad you’re flagging some of it on a more granular level, and providing thoughtful context and connections.