Looking for Ron Arad

More than Facebook crashing, news in Israel this week has been about the vague announcement and gripping story of efforts to locate Ron Arad, an Israeli Air Force officer who has been missing in action since October 1986.
Has Israel’s Arab Minority Reached a Crossroads?

One of the major turning points in the formation of the recent government in Israel was the willingness of the Ra’am Party to participate in the coalition.
Throughout August, Israel Faced Terrorist Attacks on All Fronts

One of the easiest ways for Israel’s enemies to divert attention from internal problems is to attack the Jewish state.
Afghanistan’s Fall “is a Message for U.S. Allies”

The sight of terrified Afghans trying to cling to an American aircraft taking off from Kabul Airport on Monday underlines the level of fear that Afghans have over the “return of the Taliban monster,” said Rabi.
What Hezbollah Learned this Month

Like many Israelis, Hezbollah now understands that Israel will make no move in Lebanon without a green light from Washington that will never come.
Daniel Pipes: As Iran Approaches a Nuclear Breakout

I find it hard to imagine that Moscow will challenge Israel over Syria, a secondary interest for it but a priority for Israel.
In Wake of Rocket Attacks on Israel, Hezbollah Tries to Signal It’s ‘In Control’

The firing of 19 rockets at open areas near Kiryat Shmona was a calculated step by Hezbollah designed to indicate that it will not “allow” Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon to go unanswered; the scope of Israel’s retaliation will determine the next stage of this controlled standoff.
New IDF Defense Budget Doesn’t Mark End of Struggle Over Military Funds

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Sasson Hadad, a former financial adviser to the Israel Defense Forces’ Chief of Staff, said a gap exists of two billion to three billion shekels between the Defense Ministry’s request and the approved budget of 58 billion shekels.
Right after attacking Israel, Biden vows to give $100 Million to Hezbollah

“It’s essential. It has to start now,” Biden said. “There’s no time to waste. You know it. We are there to help if you do it.”
Keith Rothfus on the Need for “Moral Leadership” in Washington to Disrupt Terror Financing
Biden’s bid to “coax Iran” back to the negotiating table may compromise the fight against terror financing.