Obama Chose Dishonor, and Israel Will Have War
The nuclear agreement—misleadingly presented to the world as the lesser of evils—allowed Iran to grow rich and expand its influence in the region. Now, Tehran is taking over Syria, and the distant enemy is coming closer to Israel.
Who’s Up and Who’s Down in the Middle East
Adopting such a perspective on outsiders, and in view of the deep crisis in the Arab world, it stands to reason that the relations between Iran and Turkey will be a key factor in designing the future trends in the region.
On Temple Mount “Pilot” Day, MKs Ascend to Holy Site
MKs Yehudah and Shuli Moalem-Refaeli became the first Jewish parliamentarians in nearly two years to visit the Temple Mount Tuesday
Netanyahu’s Empathy for Trump
The only way to govern successfully when you are under relentless assault is to empower your supporters and keep faith with them.
Teheran Triumphant in Syria?
A flurry of diplomatic activity is currently taking place in the Syrian and Iraqi arenas.
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres Arrives for 3-Day Visit
Guterres has expressed support for Israel’s embattled position at the UN, but he has also been critical of Israel’s “occupation” of Judea and Samaria.
Trump Officials, Netanyahu Renew Talks on Moving US Embassy to Jerusalem
The move “was brought up by both sides as part of a productive broad conversation about a number of issues.”
MK Glick Slams One-Day “Trial” of Knesset Members Visiting Temple Mount
For the first time in nearly two years, Knesset members will be allowed to ascend to the Temple Mount – but only for one day, Israeli media reported last week.
High Court Left With Fixing Government’s Foolish Decisions
Seeing their voters as a mob looking for its pound of flesh, right-wing politicians allow themselves to make foolish decisions to appease that mob—like canceling the Western Wall plan and passing the Regulation Law—because they know the High Court will overturn them.
Tensions Here and There
Neither of the societies that I have called my own is at peace. Neither are they at war. It’s something in between, with enough tension to cause us to think, or at least to wonder.