How to heal a divided nation * Oct. 7 made me vote for Trump * The last normal day in America * Kahanism takes root in the Knesset

[Times of Israel]( [The Blogs Weekly]( Thursday, November 7, 2024 [Healing a nation divided: Four steps for Israeli unity]( By Tzachi Fried It’s not about agreeing, it’s about how we manage to live together when we disagree. Compromise is critical to survival Henry Greenspan [The last normal day in America]( Whatever the outcome, those whose guns are locked and loaded are convinced they are the ones fighting for liberty and freedom Ariel Beery [America’s election reveals the immorality of Jewish anti-ZionismÂ]( If you participate in the US democratic process, don’t deny Israel its right to wrestle with the complexity faced by all other democratic nations [Jan. 6 made me rule out Trump; Oct. 7 made me vote for him]( By Ellen Just Braffman Kamala Harris thinks a 2-state solution will solve the Mideast conflict. Trump gets that it’s a showdown between Iran and Western values William Kolbrener [Writers boycotting (Israeli) writers]( Not since the Nazis has the vilification of Jews been affirmed with such moral authority. We Israelis will keep writing Tom Phillips [The line between antisemitism and legitimate criticism of Israel]( As a UK representative to Israel for years, I know well that Israel isn’t perfect, but I’m also on guard for anti-Jewish animus from the blogs [Kahanism no longer threatens to taint the Knesset – it has taken root]( By Gilad Kariv The normalization of these racist and anti-democratic views is as severe a threat as the danger posed by Israel’s external enemies Asaf Tzachor [Time to cash out]( In a world that’s ditching fossil fuels, Israel can still get out while the getting is good and focus on solar and other renewable sources Judy Halper [‘Defense Minister’ Israel Katz: Bulldozer or bull?]( Bibi has been busy building a house of cards, pulling some out of the bottom and hastily shoving in some bent ones. Iran can only see this as an opportunity [Children of trauma: How not to document pain]( By Irit Gazit Without ethical media practices and limits, the most vulnerable survivors of October 7 and its aftermath are at risk of further harm MORE CHOICE VOICES [The Blogs Weekly]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram]( [View in browser]( [Contact support](mailto:support@timesofisrael.com) [Advertise with us](mailto:advertise@timesofisrael.com) Were you forwarded this email? [Subscribe here]( [Unsubscribe]( from this List © 2024 The Times Of Israel, All Rights Reserved