"What Israel can do to combat growing isolation after two years of war in Gaza"
by Nachman Shai, Ph.D., Rabbi David Ellenson Dean, Taube Family Campus in Jerusalem
In his op-ed for “The Jerusalem Post,” Dr. Shai reflects on how, two years into the Gaza war, Israel has gone from enjoying broad international support to facing deep global isolation, with rising criticism, boycotts, and widespread recognition of a Palestinian state. He describes how the world’s focus has shifted away from the horrors of October 7 and toward frustration with the ongoing conflict, creating a sharp disconnect between global expectations and the overwhelming Israeli rejection of a Palestinian state. Shai warns that moves like annexation would only worsen Israel’s standing and argues that, as the war winds down, Israel must take this moment to reassess, show restraint, rebuild trust, and find a constructive path back into the international community.