The latest maneuver will be the last major offensive. The goal: Hamas' surrender, the return of the hostages – and long-term security. Despite Trump's backing, the PM is deeply concerned about Israel's diplomatic isolation. His close associates say the latest gloom and doom speech was no slip of the tongue.
Ties between Israel, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates are advancing positively, emphasizing bilateral cooperation over multilateral frameworks like the 2022 Negev Forum.
Charlie Kirk, who was widely seen as a future US president, had the rare ability to communicate even with those who opposed him – and to influence millions. His murder demonstrates that using violence to achieve political goals will ultimately destroy the public’s trust in democracy.
Hollywood's message is clear – Palestinian activism gets applause while any expression of solidarity with Israelis is forbidden. You can say, do, display, and wear everything – as long as you're on the "right" side of the trend.
Until the world’s leading deliberative body can address terrorism and self-defense without fear or favor, its pronouncements will continue to ring hollow.
Antisemites and those who thrive on spreading hate will try to exploit Kirk’s death for their agenda, but for the average person, even those who disagreed with him politically, his murder was an attack on humanity.
Many doubt the purpose of the IDF Gaza City offensive, but it is important to understand that risks are part of war. Still, the operation carries strategic importance for Israel’s national security.
The US is still giving Israel relative freedom of action despite the strike in Qatar, but President Donald Trump’s patience is also expected to run out before too long.
In the very midst of an American mediation effort, it is unclear what drove Prime Minister Netanyahu to insist on eliminating the leadership of Hamas abroad, potentially dealing a fatal blow to the normalization vision that President Trump has pursued tirelessly.
Despite precise planning and execution, it is likely that the Israeli attempt to eliminate Hamas leadership in Qatar failed. Beyond the operational miss, Israel also paid a heavy diplomatic price. Such a failure not only leaves Hamas leaders in place but also grants the organization a temporary sense of immunity.