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An editorial is presented which addresses Israeli prime minister Binyamin "Bibi" Netanyahu who has been elected to a record fifth term in office as of 2019, and it mentions Netantahu's skills as a political performer in the wake of various corruption charges. According to the article, Netayahu's victory came about through a combination of nationalism, anti-elitism, and Jewish chauvinism. The historical aspects of U.S.-Israeli relations are addressed, along with Jews and Arabs in Israel.

The author offers opinions on Judaism and politics in Israel. It is argued that Jews of all sects in Israel should promote a sense of Jewish identity and the haredim ultra-Orthodox Jews should be more assimilated into Israeli society if the country is to develop a form of Jewish nationalism which can allow a means of settling the Arab-Israeli conflict while maintaining Israel as both a Jewish state and a democracy.

The article reports on issues related to food and nationalism between Israel and other nations of the Middle East. At issue is the Lebanese contention that Lebanon is the birthplace of hummus, a chickpea dish that is popular in Israel. The article notes that while Israelis would concede that hummus is an Arab dish, Israeli food companies have been successful on the international market selling hummus as an Israeli delicacy.

Discusses the appointment of Effi Eitam to the government of Ariel Sharon in Israel. Comparison of Eitam with Austrian extreme nationalist Jörg Haider; Controversy over the military career of Eitam; His election by the National Religious Party.