Neville Teller

Born in London and educated at Oxford University, Neville combined a career in the Civil Service with writing for BBC radio as dramatist and abridger. In addition, he has been commenting on the Middle East political scene for some 35 years, with five books published on the subject.

 Members of Hezbollah attend the funeral of Taleb Abdallah, also known as Abu Taleb, a senior field commander of Hezbollah who was killed by what security forces say was an Israel strike in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 12, 2024.

As Hezbollah weakens, Lebanon recovers - opinion

ON APRIL 1, 1933, Nazi soldiers hang a sign on the window of a Jewish-owned business, reading: ‘German, protect yourself. Do not buy from Jews.’

'Antisemitism: History and myth': Greek Orthodox Christian examines antisemitism - review

UK FOREIGN SECRETARY David Lammy speaks after addressing a conference on a two-state solution at UN Headquarters in New York City last week. The Palestinian Fatah leadership has rejected two-state offers on multiple occasions, the writer notes.

Palestinian statehood: What does recognition mean? - opinion


The myth of obstinate Israel - opinion

A joint statement by 28 foreign ministers condemning Israel for the continued conflict in Gaza discounts the dangers Hamas poses.

FOREIGN MINISTER Gideon Sa’ar speaks at the Muni Expo 2025 conference in Tel Aviv earlier this month. After Hamas praised the statement of 28 foreign ministers, Sa’ar retorted: If a terrorist organization embraces you, ‘you are in the wrong place.’

Syria's President Sharaa – friend or foe? - opinion

Statements made by Sharaa seem to indicate that he seeks conciliation with Israel.

 FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in May. Sharaa is a potential threat to Israel’s security but possibly prepared to normalize ties with Israel, says the writer.

Sudan seeks closer ties with Israel - opinion

The clashes in Sudan have led to a humanitarian crisis, and Israel is in a position to help bring relief and restore stability.

 SUDAN’S SOVEREIGNTY COUNCIL head, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, addresses the UN General Assembly last year. In 2020, he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and they agreed to normalize ties.

Is a democratic Iran possible? - opinion

Two organizations situated outside Iran are dedicated to bringing it about. However, they are at loggerheads with each other.

 Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, speaks during a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.

Paying for the 'day after': Who will fund Gaza’s reconstruction? - opinion

The donors likely to finance Egypt’s plan include a mix of international and regional actors.

 A general view shows destruction in North Gaza, as seen from Israel, May 27, 2025.

'Are We There Yet?' Building and sustaining healthy marriages - review

For couples contemplating, or embarking on, marriage, or who are already navigating its hidden depths, Are We There Yet? is essential and rewarding reading.

Marriage

From jihadist to president: Is Ahmed al-Sharaa's transformation true or false? - opinion

Ahmed al-Sharaa’s journey from jihadist commander to president presents the world with a highly dramatic transformation. Is it genuine or mere show?

 French President Emmanuel Macron and interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa attend a press conference after a meeting at the Élysée Palace, in May 2025.

'The Man Who Would Be King': Saudi crown prince pushes for liberalization of his society - review

Everyone with an interest in the Middle East will welcome this study by Karen Elliott House of a man who is bound to play a vital role in the region’s future.  

 SAUDI CROWN Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman at the Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2025.

Is there a chance for regime change in Iran? - opinion

Reza Pahlavi lacks the internal support structure and organizational mechanisms required to coordinate a successful uprising from within. 

 SUPPORTERS OF Reza Pahlavi protest against the current Iranian regime, in Los Angeles, last week. Indications are that Pahlavi lacks the internal support structure and organizational mechanisms to coordinate a successful uprising from within, says the writer.

Iran’s countdown to erase Israel backfires - opinion

Iran's leaders may regret the clock erected in Tehran; the longer it continues to mark down the days until Israel’s putative disappearance, the more of a humiliation it becomes.

 IRAN’S FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi speaks on the phone during a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in Istanbul on Saturday. If Iran’s leadership believes it can’t prevail against Israel and the US, it will likely decide to negotiate, says the writer.