Fending Off Chaos: Israel’s Future in World Politics

Mr. Obama neglected to mention that Israel had already been eliminated cartographically by the Palestinians.
Washington Summit Highlights Arab Displeasure with Obama Over Iran

It will be interesting to see if Saudi Arabia’s King Salman gets the “Bibi treatment” from the news media this week.
Kids Who Try to Kill with Rocks, and the Media that Ignore Them

My eye was drawn this week to one of those little news items that appear in the Israeli media, but never make it into the American press.
Report: In Exchange for Quiet Acceptance of Iran Deal, US to Compensate Israel

Israel and the US are believed to be holding off-the-record talks over a “compensation” deal in exchange for quiet acceptance of the emerging Iran nuclear deal.
Abbas Sets Out Preconditions for Continued Peace Talks with Israel

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas set out preconditions Friday for returning to the negotiating table under the new Israeli government.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to “Protect Oppressed” Palestinians

Iran’s Supreme Leader vowed his regime will help oppressed people in the Middle East region over the weekend, including Palestinians.
Erdogan’s Dream: The Sultan Rules

Erdogan is not happy with the powers the Turkish constitution grants him.
Nuclear Arms Race Begins as Saudi Arabia Seeks Atomic Weapons from Pakistan

With the signing of a final nuclear deal with Iran looming ever closer, the nuclear arms race in the Middle East has begun.
Israel’s Peace Fantasists in Action

Saudi King Salman led several Arab leaders in blowing off Obama’s Camp David summit this week.
Iran Has Red Lines — Too Bad the U.S. Doesn’t

The Senate has passed the Corker-Cardin bill to ensure Congressional oversight of any deal the president concludes with Iran.