Will a US-Saudi Rift Affect Israel?

Jim Philips, a senior research fellow for Middle Eastern affairs at The Heritage Foundation, said the Biden administration’s early efforts to distance itself from Saudi Arabia “could give Israel additional influence because Riyadh may seek to stave off further criticisms from Washington by underscoring its warming ties with Jerusalem.”

Will a Palestinian Election Matter?

The prospect of the first vote in 16 years may be intended to win over Joe Biden. But the pretense of democracy won’t fix a political culture that is incompatible with peace.

Biden Returns to Immoral Equivalency

Halting incitement and stopping policies that incentivize terrorism are not “good ideas” or “confidence-building measures.” They are the P.A.’s signed, sworn obligations.