America, the Laughingstock

The United States has a credibility problem. Put plainly, aside from Israel, no one in the Middle East appears to take the Americans seriously.
Militias vs. Palestinian “Reconciliation”

Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas says he does not want to see “militias” in the Gaza Strip if and when the “reconciliation” agreement he reached with Hamas is implemented.
How Can Anyone Blame Netanyahu for Future Conflict with Iran?

In his claim that ‘the government is dragging us to war,’ Major-General (res.) Amiram Levin crossed a dangerous red line. It’s Iran that is moving forces. It’s Iran that is taking steps to change the strategic map. It’s Iran that is repeatedly declaring its intention to destroy Israel. But to hell with the facts.
American Jewry’s Necessary Moral Reckoning

The main source of American Jewish antagonism toward Israel is divergent views on the Palestinians.
East & West Palestine, or Hamastan vs. Fatahland

First, that East and West Palestine won’t survive long if born, and second, that the territorial integrity of the Land of Israel will.
Palestinian Reconciliation: To What End?

For some Middle East-watchers, the talks are a form of progress.
Accountability?

Only then will the Palestinians even begin the process of accepting Israel. Even that would take generations.
Israel Should Accept the Palestinian Reconciliation Deal

A smart response to the agreement between Fatah and Hamas, which includes a generous offer to lift the blockade on Gaza in return for demilitarization, would only benefit Israel strategically.
Palestinians: A State Within a State?

The latest “reconciliation” deal between the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Hamas brings the Palestinians closer to creating a state-within-a-state in the Gaza Strip.
In this Round of Reconciliation Talks, Hamas is the Great Victor

No, the ceremony isn’t being portrayed as a Fatah surrender to Hamas. But it is. It’s also an Egyptian surrender to Hamas.