A Personal Diary of War in Israel

A sociopolitical stream that once promised safety and belonging now struggles to distinguish between Jewish power and Jewish vulnerability.

Calling Israelis "strong" or "resilient" actually lets the cycle of war continue.

This week, the Jewish comedian Modi showed a level of self-respect and clarity that Jews can no longer afford to live without.

Hostage deals, repeat killers, and media spin led Israelis to a breaking point.

In 2026, being Jewish means answering questions nobody else is asked.

Facing sirens and missiles, he chose to celebrate the holiday — and taught me a lesson about courage, love, and letting go.

Between greater antisemitism in the West and the promise of Israel, a new question emerges: not where Jews should live, but how they can build the freedom to choose.

CNN helped build an anti-Israel narrative of which it now faces the consequences. When the press picks a side, it stops being journalism.

From sirens to shelters, boredom to terror — a glimpse into daily survival, small joys, and the personal lessons war leaves behind.

True support for Israel means backing the nation itself—not just the leaders we like.