Tensions increase between Washington and Jerusalem on several fronts

“If the Americans want to open a consulate in Ramallah we have no problem with that,” Lapid added, emphasizing that “sovereignty in Jerusalem belongs to one country — Israel.”
Bennett’s Diplomatic Tsunami

Captive to his post-Zionist and anti-Zionist coalition partners, Israel’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is predicated on making far-reaching concessions.
Is this the Beginning of a New Cold War Between Biden and Israel?

The administration’s harsh criticisms, combined with renewed appeasement of Iran, bode ill for the alliance. How serious is the president about demanding that Israel bow to his demands?
Iran’s Atrocious Human Rights Record Must Be Addressed Before New Nuclear Talks

There were days and nights at Evin prison, with bright lights and interrogations and little or no sleep.
Despite pro-abortion stance, Pope calls Biden a ‘good Catholic’

Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island petitioned the pope ahead of the meeting to deny communion to Biden due to his pro-abortion platform.
Biden’s Mandate Madness Divides the Nation and Worsens the Covid Crisis

One thing I did not expect from Biden was that he would become more dangerously divisive than Donald Trump.
Israel’s Post-American Strategic Challenge

A report this week about the discussions Israel and the U.S. are now holding regarding the Iranian nuclear program was nothing short of an earthquake.
Will US Deny Israel Sovereignty Over Jerusalem by Reopening Consulate for Palestinians?

The Biden administration’s plan would divide the united capital of Jerusalem and push any chance for peace with the Palestinians farther away, as well as break diplomatic norms, violate U.S. law and damage America’s special relationship with Israel.
Biden Palestinian Consulate Move will be Bennett’s Toughest Test

Though delayed, the administration’s gesture to the Palestinians in Israel’s capital will be an invitation to future violence. Is the Israeli government capable of stopping it?
Washington is Acting Out of Spite

If Washington follows through no its plan to forcibly open a Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem, it will be the greatest humiliation Israel has ever experienced. The Americans are well aware of Israel’s opposition to the move. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett made that much clear in a meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House. […]