Abbas to Petition UN for Deadline on Israeli Withdrawal from Judea and Samaria

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has a few ideas on how to move his cause forward in the anticipated wake of Operation Protective Edge.
Hamas Claims “Victory” Over Israel as Netanyahu Accepts Ceasefire

A last minute ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which came into effect Tuesday evening, has held throughout the night and into Wednesday morning.
Israel Battered by Rockets from North and South (Video)

Rockets fired from Lebanon into northern Israel exploded near Kiryat Shmona Monday night after more than 130 rockets were fired into southern Israel over the course of the day.
What Is to be Done About Gaza?

Hamas’ refusals to accept a permanent cease-fire indicate that Operation Protective Edge has so far failed to attain its modest goal of calm on Israel’s border with Gaza.
Jerusalem Decries UN Gaza Probe Panel as “Kangaroo Court”

The recently announced make-up of the United Nation’s panel probing the recent events in Gaza has Israel fuming.
Lessons of the War in Gaza

As Israeli operations against Hamas wind down, here are seven insights into the month-long conflict.
The United Nations “Human Rights” Council

When anyone tries to take the floor of the United Nations Human Rights Council and reveal the truth about abusive states, watch the abusers press their buzzers and demand that the truth-teller be stopped from speaking.
Jimmy Carter to Western World: Legitimize Hamas

In a turn of events which strains credulity, former US President Jimmy Carter has called upon the Western world in a recent article to recognize “Hamas as a legitimate political actor.”
The Empty Spaces in Gaza

How many times have you heard on television or read in the media that the Gaza Strip is “the most densely populated area in the world”?
What Should Israel Do? What Would the United States Do?

Imagine you are the Prime Minister of Israel or the President of the United States, or the Chief-of-Staff of either Army.