“Last week illustrated the contradictions within our country’s leadership and the misalignment of our global Jewish Communities’ priorities. On one side of the Knesset, influencers and Likud MKs gathered in a highly publicized event, engaging in what felt like a government-staged showcase. On the other, a mother—advocating for the release of her son, Matan Zangauker, held hostage in Gaza—was initially barred from entry for the second consecutive week.”