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.

Middle East·Opinion

January 22, 2026

The Wiki Hijack: Wikipedia’s Slide Into Anti-Israel Propaganda

In October 2025, as the world marked the second anniversary of the horrific October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks that claimed over 1,200 Israeli lives and saw hundreds taken hostage, Wikipedia—the self-proclaimed bastion

Middle East·Opinion

January 15, 2026

The Chaos That Could Follow the Fall of Khamenei’s Empire

In the streets of Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan, the chants grow louder: “No to Gaza; no to Lebanon; my life only for Iran.” As of January 2026, Iran’s Islamic Republic faces its

Australia·Opinion

December 15, 2025

Everything Must Change After Bondi Massacare

The terrorist attack on families celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach stands as a tragedy of unimaginable proportions, shattering lives and innocence under Sydney’s summer sun. Sixteen souls lost their lives, including children, a

Why Support for Israel Is Rebounding — and Why It Matters

In the evolving landscape of global power, alliances are not merely diplomatic conveniences but true pillars of national security. As the United States faces rising threats from authoritarian regimes, renewed attention is

December 6, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

How Antisemitism Became the West’s Fastest-Growing Political Theology

For all the talk about the secularization of the West, it turns out millenarian impulses never truly disappeared—they simply changed costumes. Today, a strange fusion of religious fervor, technology, and politics has

November 6, 2025

Culture

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

September 9, 2025

Culture

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

August 28, 2025

Africa·Culture

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

August 6, 2025

Middle East·Opinion

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

June 24, 2025

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

June 20, 2025

Explainer·Middle East

Eitan Shalev

The Wiki Hijack: Wikipedia’s Slide Into Anti-Israel Propaganda

The Chaos That Could Follow the Fall of Khamenei’s Empire

Everything Must Change After Bondi Massacare

Why Support for Israel Is Rebounding — and Why It Matters

How Antisemitism Became the West’s Fastest-Growing Political Theology

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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