Analysis

As Israel girds for what appears to be a fresh wave of spontaneous attacks, some Palestinians are beginning to accuse their leaders of losing control.

The UAE "needs to hedge as best as it can to offset Iranian punitive actions, but there can be no doubt that its relationship with the US is an absolute priority," expert says.

The progressive, purist fringes of the radical American Left, which too often espouse antisemitic and anti-Israel positions, have racked up loss after loss. But Israeli officials familiar with US politics say it’s too soon to say the worst is already behind us.

Last year's explosion killed over 215, injured thousands, and devastated whole sections of the Lebanese capital. Thus far, no one is being held accountable.   

While it is hard to think of a naval force in the Middle East that could rival the Israeli Navy, the same cannot be said for maritime terrorism.

Even the Russians and Syrians support Israeli action against Iran in Syria. However, the Biden administration is tying Israel's hands when it comes to Iran's nuclear program.

Under the current global and regional circumstances, Israel has no choice but to convince the Biden administration, through words and deeds, that it is dead set on preventing the ayatollah regime from acquiring a nuclear weapon no matter the cost.

Former Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories Maj. Gen. (res.) Eitan Dangot says the terrorist group ruling the Gaza Strip “has not budged from its ideological commitment to Israel’s destruction.”

The targeted killing of Iranian nuclear mastermind Mohsen Fakhrizadeh a year ago was supposed to have dealt a major blow to Iran's nuclear program. Instead, it appears to have given it a shot in the arm.

The Blue Flag 2021 IAF exercise was the largest and most significant since the exercise series began in 2013. The growing military and intelligence cooperation sends an important message to Israel’s old and newly established friends in the region, as well as to its enemies.