Saudi normalization with Israel: Is it farther than ever? - opinion
Riyadh calculates that public alignment with Israel, especially after years of inflammatory imagery from Gaza, is no longer urgent.
Toward strategic self-reliance: Israel beyond US military aid - analysis
The next memorandum of understanding should be a transition – from reliance on Washington to strategic self-reliance and true partnership
Why Washington’s Gaza strategy ignores the facts on the ground - opinion
Despite talk of stabilization, Hamas remains entrenched and armed, raising urgent questions about what a “Phase Two” can realistically be achieved.
Dangerous bargain looms over Trump, Netanyahu Gaza talks - opinion
As Trump seeks phase two of the Gaza peace deal, Israel may be pressed to move forward without Hamas disarmament, while Iran seeks to rearm.
Haredi exemption has become Israel's greatest internal security threat - analysis
Allowing ultra-Orthodox Jews to refrain from sharing the burden of IDF service is unsustainable and existentially dangerous.
Israel's ceasefire built to fail as Lebanon refuses to confront Hezbollah - opinion
The ceasefire is unsustainable. Lebanon’s government and armed forces are unwilling and unable to confront Hezbollah, making enforcement impossible.
America’s Middle East commitments must come with clear reciprocity - opinion
If Trump’s goal is lasting stability, he must address his longstanding blind spot toward the Islamist leaderships of Qatar and Turkey.
US must keep Iraq central as Iran rebuilds its Ring of Fire - opinion
If Iran and its proxies are quiet, it is strategic, not surrender.
Israel's next war: A battle fought in classrooms, boardrooms, and the media - analysis
Israel must recognize that BDS, APR, and antisemitism are primary wars, not secondary theaters of combat.
Palestinian statehood must start with reform, demilitarization, recognition of Israel - analysis
Granting statehood before a stable, non-corrupt, non-jihadist Palestinian leadership is in place would reward movements committed to Israel’s destruction.
