A Political Snapshot

Things change. The causes can be pressures from the economy, international events, domestic tragedies, or the maneuvers of political rivals.
Benjamin Netanyahu: World Must Remove Chemical Weapons from Syria

Netanyahu called on the international community to fulfill Security Council resolutions and stop the Assad regime and rebel groups in Syria from using chemical weapons.
Horrific Chemical Attack in Syria Leaves Over 50 Dead
A devastating chemical attack in north-western Syria left at least 50 civilians, including children, dead and over 200 injured on Tuesday morning.
Are Israeli Raids on Syrian Targets Legal?

Facing an increasingly dangerous Hezbollah, Jerusalem correctly understands that even a failed state has legal obligations not to assist in terrorist assaults against Israel.
Warning, War Clouds on the Horizon!

Will Assad start a war against Israel in order to try to unify all those fighting him against a common enemy?
Unpleasant Lessons, and Some Others

For the sake of peace with Egypt, Menachem Begin’s government signed away all of Sinai including Israeli settlements.
Trump’s Greatest Deal

The Iran deal Trump needs to make with the Russians is clear. The only question is whether he is willing to pay the political price it requires.
A Slippery Slope in Iraq and Syria

America’s allies and adversaries — and most of all, our troops — need to some answers as we appear to travel a well-worn and slippery slope.
Report: Iran Already Intimidated by Trump

Middle Eastern analysts say a vicious regime is being brought to heel.
World Shrugs as Hizballah Prepares Massive Civilian Deaths

If world powers and the international media genuinely care about avoiding civilian casualties, they should be loudly condemning Hizballah’s ongoing efforts.