Unpleasant News for Thomas Friedman
Does the level of the Kinneret have anything to do with the prospects for peace in the Middle East? He’d like you to think that it does.
Israel’s National Imperative: ‘Keep Your Powder Dry’
While the normalization with the UAE could definitely entail significant benefits for Israel, it is still somewhat premature to celebrate the onset of lasting amity—rather than enmity—in the region.
Netanyahu, Trump and Obama Doctrines on Display with El Al Flight to Emirates
While Israel’s prime minister clearly prefers working with a friendly Trump administration, he has demonstrated his ability to improve Israel’s diplomatic position regardless of which American political party is in power.
The Narrative War: Occupation vs the ‘Abraham Accord’
What is the counter-word to “occupation”? What word can bridge the Arab-Jewish divide? The answer, which the UAE has found, is “Abraham.”
UAE-Israel Pact: Sacrificing Substance for Ceremony?
The agreement is merely a prop in the choreography for a much bigger drama. It’s still early days to break open that champagne and celebrate.
Is the Palestinian Veto Alive or Dead?
The only way to test the nature of the Israel-UAE normalization deal is to assess how it has affected Israel’s sovereignty plan.
Harris, Omar and the Democrats’ Great March Leftward
Last year, when Harris entered the Democratic presidential primaries, she enjoyed enthusiastic support from the media and deep-pocketed progressive donors.
Netanyahu’s Bold Move
The Israeli right is wrong to see the prime minister’s deal with the UAE as a capitulation to foreign pressure. He is creating optimal conditions for the Jewish state’s road ahead.
Harris, Omar and the Party’s Great March Leftward
Joe Biden’s decision to name Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate has to do with only one thing: Identity politics.
Flying High Over Peace Between Israel and the UAE
The fact that Israel and the UAE do not share a border and have never been involved in open hostilities and war is also significant.