Trump Declares Victory in Syria Too Soon

In October, President Donald Trump did “declare victory” over ISIS. “I want to get out,” the president said. “I want to bring our troops back home. I want to start rebuilding our nation.”
Russian Threat to Israel: Not From Syria But From Lebanon

A threat of Hezbollah`s rockets attacks against Israel from the Syrian territory under the Russian air defense umbrella seems to be diminished.
Betrayal on the Euphrates

The apparent decision by US President Donald Trump to order the complete withdrawal of US forces from Syria was preceded by a looming crisis between the US and Turkey.
Articles What is the U.S. Policy Towards Lebanon?

Both the narrow approach and the wide-lens approach to Hezbollah are fraught with risks. But if the regional approach works, it could collapse Hezbollah while averting a devastating war.
Retreat From Syria Will Cause the Region to Combust

In the age of globalism and of medium- to long-range nuclear missiles, there simply are no safe islands we can retreat to.
Thoughts and Questions About US Withdrawal from Syria

There has been shock at the sudden decision by US President Donald Trump to withdraw from Syria.
Message to UN and Europe: Palestinian Terrorism Always Violates International Law

There can never be any greater form of power in world politics than power over death. Paradoxically, this pre-eminent form of power is almost entirely unrecognized by both scholars and policymakers.
How did Israel’s Enemies Become Experts in Tunnel Warfare?

From ISIS to Hezbollah, many terror groups have become experts in tunneling.
How Jeremy Corbyn Threatens Israel

Israel cannot wait to find out. Israel needs to act now to prepare itself for the day after a Corbyn government is formed.
Tenth of Tevet: Jerusalem is Under Siege Again

With the news about Australia recognizing West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, has anyone noticed the irony that it came within days of the Fast of Tevet?