Mossad

So long as totalitarians weave their evil schemes, the people will remain oppressed, Israel will be threatened, and the Mossad chiefs will have job security.
Stopping Iran is Up to Israel Now

Western hopes that Iran will moderate and “engage” with the international community following the faulty 2015 nuclear agreement (JCPOA) have been gradually replaced with apprehension.
Refugees, Intersectionalists, and Jews

Refugees are back in the news. This summer, the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa is likely to rise significantly.
Eastern Ukraine in Limbo as ‘Invisible War’ Takes Its Toll

In eastern Ukraine, the sounds of the ceasefire — small arms fire, mortars, light machine guns and artillery — look set to continue to be heard.
Unintended Consequences (Iran)

We wish Netanyahu Godspeed in his efforts to expose Iran’s hostile jihadist agenda, but success is unlikely. Confronting Iran may turn out to be Israel’s problem to solve, perhaps joined by some of its Arab neighbors.
Don’t Forget About Iraq

While still prime minister, Ariel Sharon expressed strong hope that with the toppling of Saddam Hussein, Iraq would not be a threat to Israel for generations to come.
What’s on the Mind of a Muslim ‘Refugee’?

The autumn of 2015 was unusual in almost every way on the north Aegean Greek island of Lesbos from which I am writing.
‘Second Turkish Republic’ Looks East

The emergent evidence points in a single direction. The second Turkish republic is on its way – and its face will be turned toward the east.
Russia Rejects Israel’s Request for Buffer Zone: Allows Iranian Forces Into Syria

The Israeli government requested a 37-mile buffer-zone between the Golan and Iranian-backed Shiite forces in Syrian, but Russia denied the request, informing Israel they would ensure only a three-mile buffer zone.
Iran: See a Pattern?

If you have not been paying attention, the last thing you heard was that Syria had used sarin gas attack on civilians in 2013.