Syrian War: Uneasy Calm in US-protected Kurdish Enclave
The Syrian-Turkish border area in the early morning hours is calm and almost serene.
What Might an Israel-Iran War Look Like?
In both word and deed, Israel is firmly committed to its red lines. The reddest of all is that Israel will not permit Syria to be turned into a forward base for direct Iranian operations and a manufacturing center for precision-guided missiles.
Will Al Qaeda End Today as “a Lake of Blood” in Idlib?
A final Syrian offensive may end the civil war but at the expense of turning the region in a “lake of blood”.
IDF End-of-Year Summary: 200 Airstrikes Against Iranian Targets in Syria
In an uncharacteristic revelation about their operations outside of Israel, the IDF announced on Tuesday that they conducted airstrikes against 202 Iranian military targets in Syria since 2017.
Erdogan’s Dilemmas
Turkey Faces Few Good Options as Idlib offensive looms
Report: Iran Shipping Weapons to Hezbollah Aboard Commercial Flights
Israel accused Iran of using commercial flights to transfer weapons to Hezbollah, while a news report cites US intelligence officials as making a similar claim.
Fatah and Hamas: Reconciliation or Divorce?
There are manifold reasons that make it so difficult to effect a compromise between the two movements and they involve every aspect of Palestinian Arab life. They do agree on Israel.
Kurds Who Fought ISIS Now Hunted by Iran’s Regime
“We are not in the mountains. We are inside the cities, and people see that,” he said. “We have gained the people’s hearts.”
A Conversation with John Bolton
If Israel has a case to make, the Trump White House is willing to listen.
Rosh HaShanah: What Really Counts
May God grant the Jewish people and all of mankind the wisdom to make the right choices, as well as the opportunity to live in peace and with great profundity.