VOICES

Nadav Eyal

Journalist

Nadav Eyal, one of Israel’s most respected journalists and strategic commentators, was a particularly important voice in 2025 for readers seeking serious, unsentimental analysis of Israel’s war and its global implications. Writing columns, delivering lectures, and speaking to international media, Eyal focused on how Israel’s military campaign intersected with diplomatic pressure, internal political strain, and shifting attitudes in the West. He paid close attention to civil–military relations, the endurance of Israeli society under prolonged mobilization, and the risks posed by erosion of trust—both domestically and with key allies. What set Eyal apart over the past year was his ability to speak honestly to Israeli audiences while also translating Israel’s dilemmas to the outside world, offering neither slogans nor reassurance, but clear-eyed analysis rooted in democratic accountability and strategic realism.