Russia: A Friend of Israel or Prophetic Enemy From the North?

In the wake of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites in Syria, Russia released what seemed to be conflicting statements; decrying “arbitrary Israeli airstrikes” on one hand while at the same time claiming they were deeply concerned about “ensuring a very strong security of the State of Israel.” With a major military presence in Syria, it is essential to understand Russia’s intentions for the region.

The US is More Important to Israel than Chad

Ben-Dror_Yemini

As the Jewish state reheats its relationship with the central African country, Netanyahu’s failure to find common ground with the Democratic Party and American Jewry resonates even more; the prime minister chose short-term political gains over long-term national interests.

Babylon Calling

Jim Fletcher

Things change so quickly geopolitically in the Middle East, but let’s enjoy this good news as we head into 2019.

Netanyahu is Playing with Fire

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The prime minister is waging a reckless and dangerous campaign against the justice system because he knows the AG will eventually decide to indict him. He’s trying to drag us down and we can’t let him.

Party Time in Israel

Jim Fletcher

Israel’s “Young Turks” have created a new political party, and this week received an important new ally.