Jewish Leaders Visit Saudi Arabia to Assess Openness Towards Israel, Form Budding Networks
“Countries have interests, they don’t necessarily have friends, and the Saudis have come to the conclusion that it is in their national interests to make peace with the Israelis,” said attorney Eric Levine, a participant and board member of the Republican Jewish Coalition.
Lebanon: Hezbollah seeks to wage religious war between Muslims and Christians
The street fighting in Beirut on Thursday was the worst street violence in Beirut in over a decade, lasting several hours with combatants on both sides wielding rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and automatic weapons.
Lebanon Perpetual Crisis Is Iran’s Ploy
One can draw a clear line between the increase of Hezbollah’s power in Lebanon and the consequent increase in economic and other crises affecting the country.
Jonathan Spyer: Iran and Hezbollah “Swallowing Up Lebanon”
Spyer began with a “whistle-stop tour” of the “very, very dire, social and economic situation in Lebanon.”
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.