UAE-Israel Pact: Sacrificing Substance for Ceremony?
The agreement is merely a prop in the choreography for a much bigger drama. It’s still early days to break open that champagne and celebrate.
Conceptions Come Crashing Down
Six important lessons of the Israel-UAE normalization agreement.
With the UAE Deal, Israel Gives Up a Huge Headache for a Huge Victory
Let’s face it: The idea of annexation—legal or not, approved by the United States or not—was problematic from the start.
Bypassing Muslim Propaganda, Jews Teach Arab World about Temple in Arabic
The American Jewish Comitee (AJC) has released a series of videos in Arabic explaining the Jewish roots of Jerusalem, it’s Biblical history and the Temple.
Palestinians: “We Support China’s Muslim Concentration Camps”
The Palestinian Authority (PA) says it is determined to proceed with its request that the International Criminal Court (ICC) launch an investigation against Israel for “committing war crimes” against the Palestinians.
Egyptian Military Convenes to Discuss Invading Libya in Potential Showdown with Turkey
In a statement, the president underscored that Cairo “will not spare any effort” in supporting Libya and helping its people overcome the crisis.
Why Cairo has Stayed (Mostly) Silent as Israel Considers Sovereignty
“Egypt’s relationship with Israel has remained largely under the table and in the security realm; issues are worked out privately among the professionals,” said Dana Stroul, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
The Cost of Israeli Sovereignty
The application of Israeli law to the Jordan Valley and parts of Judea and Samaria will bolster Israeli deterrence and advance the national security of the pro-U.S. Arab states.
Prevent an Arab State of Palestine? Embrace the Idea
In the past, multiple times having done so, we have seen the Palestinian Arabs refuse, reject and back away from such negotiations.
Multinational Force in Sinai Represents ‘An Insurance Policy,’ Says Former Israeli Defense Official
Egyptian-Israeli relations are at their best level since the peace treaty was signed, mostly based on common security interests. But something can always go wrong.