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Most US Jews feel close to Israel but shy away from the Zionist label

Two things called Zionism

Antizionism has recast old anti-Jewish tropes in new language, but mistaking the fight against it for Zionism itself obscures Zionism’s original purpose: freeing Jews from catastrophe and symbolic blame.

Correcting history ahead of America's 250

Correcting history ahead of America's 250

An American war hero killed in the final battle of World War I in the Meuse–Argonne Offensive was buried under an incorrect religious marker for more than a century. Now, as the United States moves toward this milestone, his identity, along with those of other fallen American Jewish servicemen, is being restored in a quiet but significant correction of the historical record.

The world's most dangerous flashpoints of 2026

Iran is just background noise. This is Trump's real goal

Against the backdrop of the war in the Middle East, Trump will land in Beijing this week for his first visit to China since 2017. China was indeed affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but it had been preparing for this scenario for years. As the presidents arrange their cards ahead of the meeting, there are concerns that the interests of partner countries, such as Taiwan, Japan and South Korea, will be sacrificed in exchange for economic understandings.

Who really dragged whom into the war with Iran?

Trump-Iran deal could leave Israel facing worst-case scenario

Iran’s announcement that it will take part in the World Cup in the US is about far more than sports. It reflects the countries’ desire to end the war. Israel is warning against a partial deal that would weaken the levers of pressure and strengthen the regime in Tehran. Meanwhile, fighting in the north continues without significant gains, and instead of focusing on addressing the crisis there, the government is dealing with contentious issues.

Rising possibility of US raid in Iran

On the way to a deal with Iran, Trump's world cup clock is ticking

As the world prepares for the opening whistle of the World Cup, a race against time is underway in Washington and Tehran, between a strike and a deal, and between rational calculation and extremist ideology. History shows that sporting events are not just games. At times, they blur judgment and accelerate dramatic decisions.