Analysis

Any change significant enough to quell the current unrest in Israel’s northern neighbor would be tantamount to a declaration of war against Hezbollah, overturning the Taif Agreement of 1989.

As protests in Lebanon over the dire economic situation and political corruption gain momentum, demonstrators' irreverence toward senior figures who have long commanded respect shatters social traditions.

Arrival of head of Iran's Quds Force, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, is an indication of how worried Iran is by the wave of popular uprising sweeping the Middle East.

As Israel and the United States grapple with uncertain politics that could have a massive effect on the future of Israel-Palestinian relations, Democratic presidential candidates court the Jewish American voting bloc.

Counterterrorism experts say that while the killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a US raid dealt a massive blow to the jihadist group, its operatives, affiliates and proxies still pose a serious threat worldwide.

The mass protests in Lebanon, and Iraq, have thrown Iran and mainly Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah off balance, even to the point of alarm. Sadly, due to traditional ethnic and tribal allegiances, the angry youth in the streets aren't likely to foster any real change.

The foundations of the 1994 peace treaty between the Jewish state and the Hashemite Kingdom run deeper than most think. While in recent years Israeli-Jordanian relations have been tense, cooperation on vital issues proves peace is alive and kicking.

While Turkey’s invasion of northeast Syria is bad news for Tehran, the exit of US forces more than makes up for this development, according to a former Israeli defense official.

As a consequence of recent American policy, Iran has upped its ante across the region. To prepare for a more brazen Islamic republic, Israel must consolidate a coalition as soon as possible, and mainly rally international legitimacy, to allow it to "go crazy" if need be, even on Iranian soil.