Jonathan Michanie is a former IDF Paratrooper and holds both a BA in Political Science and MA in Diplomacy and International Security from IDC Hertzeliya. He is an Israel advocate and Middle East analyst.
Jonathan Michanie
By Jonathan Michanie
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Community Memo To Israel-Bashers: Keep Your Pittsburgh Condolences To Yourselves
This past weekend, Americans were devastated and heartbroken by the deadliest attack against the American Jewish community in history. Israeli officials journeyed to Pittsburgh to stand in solidarity with the Tree of Life Congregation. Flags around the country were lowered to half mast, and thousands gathered at synagogues and common spaces across the globe to…
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Community As An Argentinian-Israeli, I’m Ashamed My Country Dropped The Ball
Some have credited the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement with the Argentina’s Football Association’s recent decision to cancel the last friendly match with Israel before the start of the 2018 Russia World Cup. This decision, however, was taken after the head of Palestinian Football Association, Jibril Rajoub, made several threats against a star player of…
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Community Stop Trying To ‘Win’ The Campus Battle Over Israel
The 2016 Presidential election shook and widened the partisan gaps in American politics. Nowhere is this most reflected than college campuses throughout the United States. With each passing year, the number of student advocates and political bodies on campuses continue to steadily grow. The involvement of these students extends beyond tabling events to community outreach…
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