Eitan Shalev

Eithan is a student at the Gershon H. Gordon Faculty of Social Sciences at Tel Aviv University, pursuing a dual major in Political Science and Political Communication. His academic interests lie at the intersection of media, governance, and public discourse, with a focus on how communication strategies influence political behavior and policy-making.

Culture

September 9, 2025

Auschwitz Tour Raises Concerns Over Erasure of Jewish History

In 1944, a young Jewish couple was deported to Auschwitz, the Nazi death camp synonymous with industrialized murder. Upon arrival, the wife encountered Dr. Josef Mengele, the infamous “Angel of Death.” Against

Africa·Culture

August 28, 2025

From Scarcity to Celebration: Mphande Villages Mark a New Chapter

Just two years ago, the people of Mphande’s remote villages faced a harsh daily reality. Clean water was so scarce that families sometimes drank from muddy puddles. Most tall trees in two

Middle East·Opinion

August 6, 2025

Why Peace Remains Elusive—Because Israel’s Enemies Never Wanted It

Just the other day I read somewhere: “You don’t make peace with your friends, you make peace with your enemies”. It sounds noble, even wise. But it’s a phrase that makes sense

Can Syria Survive the Sweida Crisis – or Will Israel Push It Over the Edge?

On Wednesday, Israeli airstrikes shook Damascus, striking the headquarters of Syria’s Defense Ministry in one of the boldest attacks in years. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz justified the strikes, declaring, “The warnings

July 17, 2025

Explainer·Middle East

Unlocking a Two-Letter Code: How ב״ל Threads Through Hevel, Ba’al, Bilaam—and the Messianic Future

Within the sprawling library of Jewish mysticism, few puzzles are as compact—and as consequential—as the two Hebrew letters Beit-Lamed (ב״ל). A growing circle of scholars is revisiting a 16th-century teaching from Rabbi

July 7, 2025

Culture

Missile Strike on US Base Signals Calculated Response by Iran

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Iran launched 10 ballistic missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, targeting one of the United States’ most strategic

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Americas·Middle East·News

The Supreme Void: The Middle East After Khamenei

By any measure, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been one of the most consequential figures in modern Middle Eastern history. As Iran’s Supreme Leader for over three decades, his rule has defined the

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Explainer·Middle East

Eitan Shalev

Auschwitz Tour Raises Concerns Over Erasure of Jewish History

From Scarcity to Celebration: Mphande Villages Mark a New Chapter

Why Peace Remains Elusive—Because Israel’s Enemies Never Wanted It

Can Syria Survive the Sweida Crisis – or Will Israel Push It Over the Edge?

Unlocking a Two-Letter Code: How ב״ל Threads Through Hevel, Ba’al, Bilaam—and the Messianic Future

Missile Strike on US Base Signals Calculated Response by Iran

The Supreme Void: The Middle East After Khamenei

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