Oval Office Fills With Prayers of Thanks as American Pastor Released from Turkish Prison
The pastor and his family came to the White House on Saturday, giving prayers of thanks and blessings for President Trump’s efforts in arranging his release.
Turkey-Russia Idlib Agreement: A Lesson for the US

If America’s enemies support their allies, then the United States must stand by its friends.
“Poor” Syria!

For three years, Israel has done a tremendous job of denying two things to the Iranians: further military buildup in Syria, and the delivery of weapons to Hezbollah.
Russia-Turkey Agreement to Prevent Syrian Invasion of Idlib, for Now

Russia and Turkey signed an agreement to prevent a Syrian regime offensive in Idlib this week.
There’s a War Going On out There

Three wars, at the very least, are raging in the Middle East, and Israel will get fallout from all of them.
Syrian War: Uneasy Calm in US-protected Kurdish Enclave

The Syrian-Turkish border area in the early morning hours is calm and almost serene.
Secrets, Service and Scholarship: What the Druze and Jews Share in Common

In light of the recent passing of Israel’s Nation State Law, the special status and sensitivities of the Druze community in Israel has come to light – a relationship of two peoples with many similarities.
Erdogan’s Dilemmas

Turkey Faces Few Good Options as Idlib offensive looms
Qatar Seeks Role in Negotiations Between Israel and Hamas

Qatar has been seeking to play a relevant role in Israel’s Gaza policy amid the crisis with Hamas that has unfolded over the last six months.
Thoughts on US Aid Cuts to Palestinians

The US under President Donald Trump is cutting aid to Palestinians, the full results of those cuts are not clear.