Can the Koran Solve Israel’s Political Impasse?

The crux of the problem lies in the fact that one of Benjamin Netanyahu’s potential coalition partners, the Religious Zionist Party (RZP) headed by Bezalel Smotrich, refuses to support him should Netanyahu rely in any way on the Islamist Ra’am party to reach a majority of 61 in Israel’s parliament, the Knesset.
Does America’s Afghanistan Pullout Bode ill for Israel?

Giving up on a “forever war” leads many to doubt American resolve in long-term conflicts. But there’s a difference between a prudent use of force and the appeasement of enemies like Iran.
Report: Zoom Again Backs Away from Hosting PFLP Terrorist

San Francisco State University’s scheduled program Friday with PFLP terrorist Leila Khaled is in doubt, as the online registration for the Zoom-hosted event has been taken down.
Why is HIAS Seeking to Make America’s Border Crisis Even Worse?

The agency profited greatly from its opposition to Trump’s immigration policies, even as it abandoned its Jewish mission. Now it’s gaslighting the public by denying reality.
US Chooses Defeat in Afghanistan

America’s many enemies will be encouraged and emboldened.
Turkey Creates a Humanitarian Catastrophe in Occupied Syria

The Turkish takeover of Afrin led to the expulsion or flight of around 200,000 Kurds from the area.
Pretend Ambiguity is Useless

Israel’s desire to maintain ambiguity with regard to its military operations is understandable, but also comes with distinct disadvantages.
Israel Has Made It, Now It Needs to Grow Up

Israel’s transformation into the center of the Jewish world isn’t just a question of demographics. Israel is the present of the Jewish people and its future as well.
Militia Build-Up Seen as Key to Iranian “Sovereignty” in Southern Syria

Since 2019, Iran helped establish 36 local militias throughout southern Syria, giving it a new means of influence in the area, and future attack options against Israel, a new report by an Israeli research organization finds.
The Moral Courage of Isi Leibler

The death in Jerusalem of the 86-year-old leader has robbed the Jewish world of one of its towering figures at a time when it is particularly ill-equipped for such a loss.