Next flare-up in Gaza is only a matter of time
This week's flare-up between Israel and Hamas has seen both parties displaying determination alongside restraint, as neither really wants another...
Analysis
Hamas has gone too far, war may be inevitable
On Monday, Israel and Hamas were on a path to the most dramatic military escalation since Operation Protective Edge in...
Israel must reclaim the initiative
Hamas restrained itself for almost 24 hours after soldiers from an elite IDF unit infiltrated Gaza, and only then did...
Brazil risks its Middle East trade with Israel embassy move
Brazil is by far the world's largest exporter of halal meat, which complies with Muslim dietary rules. President-elect Jair Bolsonaro's plans to move Brazil's embassy to Jerusalem has upset Egypt and could stir trouble with other Islamic nations.
A divided Congress is an excellent opportunity for Trump
The "anyone but Trump" camp celebrated a political upset in the House of Representatives after the 2018 midterm elections on...
The midterm elections: A celebration of democracy
Two American couples, not very young, sit down for a late lunch at the McDonald's off Exit 121 on the...
Moment of truth for Trump
The U.S. political system is at a dramatic crossroads, with American voters in the midterm elections about to decide the...
US midterms a referendum on Trump's presidency
Not far from West Virginia and Kentucky lies Portsmouth, one of Ohio's southernmost cities. Ohio is used to being center-stage...
Is Iran trying to drag Israel into a war in Gaza?
Hamas, the rulers of the Gaza Strip, and Palestinian terrorist group Islamic Jihad both were quick to deny launching rockets...
No rest for Nikki Haley? Envoy's political future fuels speculation
Haley has received high marks for her U.N. job performance. An April poll by Quinnipiac University found that 63% of voters approved of Haley, including 55% of Democrats.