Diplomacy
US envoy Tom Barrack’s Israel criticism tests his credibility as a mediator - analysis
Barrack’s apparent support for the Turkish-Syrian account over Israel’s may have undermined his credibility in Jerusalem as a mediator in potential Israel-Syria security talks.
Israel’s new Syria dilemma: Netanyahu’s Russia playbook faces 'Turkey test'
France, Germany, UK, Italy condemn Israel's 'E1' West Bank plan, UK threatens sanctions
Trump's Iran war is reshaping US alliances from South Korea to the Middle East - analysis
Somaliland president makes historic first visit to Israel following country's recognition
The highlight of the visit is expected on Monday evening, with the official opening of Somaliland's embassy, marking the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Trump isn’t fed up with Bibi, he’s angry about what he was sold - comment
Kushner and Witkoff don’t trust Bibi. But they aren’t the president, and Bibi knows it, which is why every meeting becomes an attempt to convince an audience of one over the heads of his advisers.
Iran’s Crown Prince Pahlavi says crisis cannot be solved through talks with Tehran's regime
In a statement issued following 24 hours of heightened tensions involving Iran, Hezbollah, and Israel, Pahlavi accused Tehran of once again dragging the region into conflict.
Iran's missiles over Israel are telling a larger story - opinion
The current conflict — the first war of the post-Khamenei era — is more than another confrontation with Tehran. It is a sign that the regional order born in 1979 is beginning to unravel.
Elephant diplomacy: Ambassador marks mark 72 years of Thai-Israeli relations with zoo visit
“The Thai elephant is very important, they are in the heart of Thai people. They are the symbols of living diplomacy, the good relations between Thailand and Israel,” Vichienpuntu said.
Indonesia belongs in the Abraham Accords - the time has come for normalization - opinion
The obstacles remain substantial, but with the right American commitment and support, there is now an opportunity to take Indonesia-Israel ties out of the shadows and into the sunlight.
Harvey Lippman, philanthropist and business leader at Jpost conference
Lack of support in US for Iran war is due to poor messaging
More than PR: Diplomacy means strengthening the relationships with our friends - editorial
Sometimes the wisest diplomatic investments are not made where support is weakest but where friendship has already been proven. This is one of those times.
Israel needs a stronger diplomatic dimension in national security - opinion
The Foreign Ministry's diminished role reflects a broader failure to integrate diplomacy into national security.
Moving beyond Western paradigms: The geopolitical lesson of India’s multi-alignment- opinion
New Delhi operates on the understanding that hard military and economic power cannot be divorced from soft power and personal diplomacy
