Jonathan Sacerdoti

The Middle East’s language wars

16 February 2025 2:27 am

When the Middle East gets me down, I sometimes rewatch the video of Donald Trump announcing the death of ISIS…

Why does Louis Theroux keep picking on Israeli settlers?

14 February 2025 5:10 pm

When is Louis Theroux going to make a documentary where he embeds himself with Hamas in Gaza? Or Palestinian Islamic…

Trump has backed Hamas into a corner

12 February 2025 5:29 pm

Donald Trump’s second meeting with a foreign leader in the Oval Office – this time with King Abdullah of Jordan…

How Hamas used starvation as a weapon of war

10 February 2025 6:23 pm

We asked for proof of deliberate starvation in Gaza. On Saturday, we received it. The images of Eli Sharabi, Or…

Can Hamas ever be defeated?

7 February 2025 5:00 pm

No matter how many times it is vanquished or decisively discredited, ‘Palestinianism’ persists as an ideology unwilling to die. Rooted…

The audacity of Trump’s Gaza plan

5 February 2025 5:30 pm

Some moments in history demand recognition, not just for their weight in the present but for the seismic shifts they…

Is it time to take Trump’s Gaza resettlement plan seriously?

29 January 2025 2:34 am

As Donald Trump toys with the audacious idea of relocating Gaza’s population – whether to neighbouring Jordan and Egypt, or…

There is no justice in the Gaza hostage deal

28 January 2025 2:06 am

Imagine waking up to the news that Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale, the brutal killers of British soldier Lee Rigby,…

Can the ceasefire last?

19 January 2025 10:54 pm

The ceasefire in Gaza, scheduled to begin this morning, has been anything but straightforward. As the agreement unfolds, many have…

Why Hamas keeps on celebrating

17 January 2025 8:11 pm

As plans for a ceasefire were announced on Wednesday night, videos of Gazans celebrating with glee made their way onto international news broadcasts.…

This Israel-Hamas agreement defines an ‘uneasy peace’

16 January 2025 7:59 am

After 15 gruelling months of war and negotiation, a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas has been…

What price will Israel pay for a ceasefire with Hamas?

14 January 2025 10:54 pm

As reports swirl of an imminent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, Israel stands at a crossroads, grappling with the…

Iran’s axis is dying

10 December 2024 6:47 pm

From the hilltop viewpoint at Misgav Am, Israel’s northernmost kibbutz in the Upper Galilee, the view into southern Lebanon is…

The Oxford Union has disgraced itself

2 December 2024 11:24 pm

The chamber of the Oxford Union, that once-proud institution, has been breached by the forces of bigotry, hatred, and mob…

Amsterdam has failed its Jews

8 November 2024 6:50 pm

Last night in Amsterdam, a scene unfolded that should send shockwaves across Europe: hundreds of Jews were hunted and beaten…

Will Israel strike Iran again?

26 October 2024 8:02 pm

Israel’s major airstrike operation deep within Iranian territory last night was unprecedented, reportedly targeting over 20 military sites in a…

Benjamin Netanyahu has been vindicated

18 October 2024 5:31 pm

The death of Yahya Sinwar, the top military commander of Hamas, is an important and symbolic moment in Israel’s ongoing…

Can Lebanon ever be free of Hezbollah?

14 October 2024 6:59 pm

Lebanon is teetering on the edge of a seismic political shift, facing increasing pressure both from internal factions and external…

Israel’s triumphant response to 7 October

7 October 2024 8:13 pm

One year after the brutal attacks of 7 October 2023, Israel’s global reputation has undergone a remarkable transformation. Far from…

Could Iran target Jews outside Israel?

3 October 2024 4:00 pm

After the massive direct Iranian attack on Israel, many breathed a sigh of relief that Israel’s defences were mostly well…

Why didn’t the BBC air this 7 October documentary earlier?

27 September 2024 9:01 pm

We all know what happened on 7th October 2023. But those of us who have watched the Israeli government’s compilation…

Could this tree planting scheme bring down Israel's prime minister?

13 January 2022 9:55 pm

Planting trees is not usually a controversial activity, especially in the eco-conscious twenty-first century. But as ever, the rules are…

HBO’s The Prince should leave George alone

3 August 2021 4:30 pm

Last year Netflix refusedto add a disclaimer to the beginning of every episode of The Crown, warning viewers that it…

Why Israel is rolling-out third vaccine doses

15 July 2021 6:29 pm

It’s time to think about your third Covid vaccine dose. That might sound like a premature suggestion when many people…

What's the real reason Israel's vaccines were rejected by Palestinians?

22 June 2021 6:53 am

Sipping an iced coffee in a Tel Aviv café this week, it felt like it was 2018 again. Nobody wears a…