Recent remarks by President Trump have cast doubt on who initiated the meeting, what its purpose is and how urgent it really is. At the same time, winds are blowing in Washington calling for a reduction in US aid to Israel. Precisely for that reason, this is the perfect moment for an experienced prime minister to place this issue at the very center of the meeting.
Tehran's influence operations span continents, creating conditions for antisemitic attacks. The Sydney assault may be ISIS-linked, but Iranian infrastructure enables extremism worldwide.
Over 200 entertainment figures signed petition calling to free the notorious murderer Marwan Barghouti from Israeli prison. Who does Hollywood want to crown as "Palestinian Mandela" and the future leader of a Palestinian state?
As conflicting accounts circulate in Gaza and Hamas supporters celebrate, the uncertainty around Abu Shabab’s fate exposes deeper fractures within newly formed militias operating under Israeli coordination.
Ali Tabataba'i's assassination may be the breaking point for the terrorist group. From missiles aimed at the home front, through cell infiltrations and collaboration with others in the Shiite axis – these are the options on the table.
Hezbollah is playing the long game, betting that Lebanon's demographic trends will make it more Shiite and pro-Iranian. Israel eliminated its chief of staff, but it must make a decision on what to do with the terror group.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's bid for F-35 jets has Israel on edge, as the stealth fighter's sale could erode Jerusalem's unmatched air superiority and alter Middle East balances. From Operation Rising Lion triumphs to future skies, experts weigh the stakes of this game-changing deal.
"The fear is Jara will lead to complete severance of relations between the countries, which will further endanger the security of Jews in Chile, who were already forced to close ranks and choose tactical silence facing the extreme rhetoric directed at us and in light of violence and vandalism acts in synagogues and community institutions."
Ankara's massive effort to strengthen its foothold in the Gaza Strip is anything but innocent, and if President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s broader strategy bears fruit, Israel could soon find itself squared off against the Turkish military, to the south and to the north. How can Israel avoid a Turkish stranglehold?
The current Hamas standoff must end decisively – mass surrender, detention or terrorist deaths. Images and publicity carry value. Israel's handling of trapped Rafah terrorists will signal to regional powers whether it remains committed to dismantling terror infrastructure or accepts cosmetic fixes.
