David Matlin, at The Blogs

Jun 19, 2024, 2:39 PM

Surrounded by danger, yet the only safe space

I know how it looks from the outside. For decades Israel has made the biggest headlines globally for the violence in our conflict, peaking since the terror of Oct 7. Unfortunately, the violence here is sensationalized by much of...

Jan 15, 2021, 3:00 AM

Perspective on a 2nd Intifada turning point

This week an Israeli district court delivered a verdict, barring the film Jenin Jenin from being screened in Israel, and ordering the film’s maker, the Israeli actor and director Mohammad Bakri, to pay reparations to an IDF officer slandered...

Jan 1, 2021, 7:32 AM

A year to highlight Israel’s strengths

Israel’s 2020 highlighted our country’s incredible success and strengths. As I write, we are in the midst of what appears to be an extended third national lockdown, with over 5000 people a day detected, and likely many more contracting,...

Aug 29, 2020, 12:41 AM

An open wound, or a crucial break in the barrier?

A few weeks ago I was gladdened by the reports telling the story of thousands of Palestinian families making their way through large holes in the security barrier, under the silent watch of the IDF, to take their children...

Aug 6, 2020, 1:11 PM

The Extended Hand of Israel, Left Hanging

Today the city of Beirut is in ruins, and at the time of this writing, people still lie under rubble. Likely hundreds are dead, and if only we could help. The State of Israel has the best search and...

Jul 31, 2020, 12:32 PM

Thank You Amar’e

To Amar’e Stoudemire, It's hard to decide on which topic these words should apply first, but thank you. Lets start with congratulations for leading Maccabi Tel Aviv to this year’s league championship. Your presence, production, and clearly your leadership and...

Apr 27, 2020, 11:13 AM

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Courage on display in Iran

Students at Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran.

Awed by the senior journalists who admitted broadcasting state-promoted lies and apologized for their part in spreading them

Jan 3, 2020, 3:58 PM

Soleimani’s Reign is Over, and its About Time

Amidst the various violent flare-ups between the US and Iran this week, it was amazing to see the US president and Iran’s Supreme Leader directly trolling each other on Twitter. The social media platform seemingly promoted more direct dialogue...

About Me

David Matlin is a veteran news anchor and university lecturer in Israel, and an expert on Israeli affairs. His longtime advocacy and commitment to Israel includes roles as an IDF combat soldier, Magen David Adom volunteer, and former AIPAC Director. He holds a Masters Degree from Tel Aviv University, a Bachelors from the University of Arizona, and resides in Tel Aviv with his young family.