The Americans Simply Don’t Care About Israel and the Palestinians (Zeev Sternhell, Haaretz+) The territories are not Israel, but rather a colony that heaps shame on Zionism and on Jewish history. 
Where’s the Photo of the Gazan Child? (Jack Khoury, Haaretz+) The Israeli media needn’t look to Aleppo for wars and crushed bodies if it wants horrific photos. 
Carrots and sticks for Gaza (Giora Eiland, Yedioth/Ynet) Israel's deterrence against Hamas has remained strong, but deterrence alone is not enough: Offering Gaza's rulers some positive incentives could serve the interests of both sides. 
The Palestinians that Israel attacks don’t have flak jackets and helmets (Amira Hass, Haaretz+) The fearless youths resisting the army’s strikes on the al-Fawwar refugee camp see their futures darkened by us. 
Lieberman's obligations: the method of "sticks and carrots" is contrary to democracy (Ronit Sela, Maariv) The new plan of the Minister of Defense towards the Palestinians in the West Bank is contrary to the values of the system of government by the people. The army is responsible for taking care of the residents without them proving they deserve it.
No, Moving to Berlin Isn't an Ideological Act It's Just Plain Old Privilege (Dror Etkes, Haaretz+) The vast majority of the people living here cannot save themselves from the terrible storm that seems set to destroy the dilapidated ship on which we live.
Exacerbating the response in Gaza: not a new policy of Lieberman (Yossi Melman, Maariv) It was Yaalon's guidance, contrary to reports according to which the incoming defense minister is the one who ordered the attack. In actuality, these are the orders of his predecessor, Moshe Yaalon, and of the chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot. The principle: exploiting every rocket (into Israel) in order to attack targets (in Gaza). 
Sending My Daughter to the Army - and Other Israeli Ties That Bind (Chemi Shalev, Haaretz+) Coming back from five years in New York isn’t easy, especially when everyone wants to know if you’re crazy. 
Gaza Rocket Fire Gives Israel the Chance to Strike at Key Hamas Assets (Amos Harel, Haaretz+) Despite the magnitude of the assault, Israel clearly made an effort to avoid hitting civilians. Both sides would apparently still prefer to avoid another large-scale conflict. 
IDF takes advantage of strike opportunity to target strategic Hamas assets (Yoav Zitun, Ynet) The rocket fired from Gaza on Monday gave Israel reason to strike Hamas operational assets, as part of its most significant strike in the Strip since Operation Protective Edge. 
Don’t Fight Terror on the Backs of Women Wearing Burkinis (Allison Kaplan Sommer, Haaretz+) Anyone who defends the rights of women to bare their shoulders, legs and hair must also defend the right of women to choose to cover them up. 
Defense: the most important challenge in cyberspace (Gabi Siboni, Yedioth/Ynet) The director of the Cyber Security Program at the INSS writes that one thing needs to be clear to anyone who heads a security organization: Defense is the key to everything. 
Who Needs Morality When You Have Force - Lots of Force (Odeh Bisharat, Haaretz+) I turned to look around during the screening in the prime minister's residence, thinking that perhaps I’d mistakenly wandered into a meeting of Kahane Chai. 
How Netanyahu Smooth-talked Haaretz Staff (Uzi Baram, Haaretz+) The achievements for which Netanyahu is proud are hanging by a threat. 'The honeymoon with moderate Arab countries is dependent upon real progress with the Palestinians, and Netanyahu won’t be able to move forward.'
An Israeli Provocation in Hebron (Haaretz Editorial) By approving new Jewish construction at one of the conflict's worse flashpoints, Israel is playing a legal game that can only end with more anger and hatred.
BDS encounters a fight in Europe (Ariel Bolstein, Israel Hayom) The decision by the students at Leipzig University to reject BDS as an "anti-Semitic movement" is a sign that Europeans are tired of the Palestinians' demagogic discourse that demonizes Israel.
If Trump Wins, We Could See the Worst of U.S.-Israel Ties on Steroids (Daniel Levy, Haaretz+) The effects of a Trump administration’s specific brand of pro-Israelism would likely accelerate – perhaps dramatically – two trends already in motion. 
Will Turkey's Erdogan visit Israel in September? (Zvi Bar'el, Haaretz+) If he does, the Turkish president will complete his rounds of reconciliation with the two enemy nations Israel and Russia.