We are a people who believe in the power of the written and spoken word. That’s why the glaring lack of a serious effort to advocate for our positions in the global battle over public perception is so striking. An ancient story offers a lesson we would do well to heed.
The IDF’s continued presence in Gaza during a potential ceasefire has emerged as the primary obstacle to a hostage deal. The Israeli public overwhelmingly supports an agreement, but between the Smotrich-Wiener-Moreg axis and ongoing war, Israeli democracy itself stands in the balance.
“Genocide,” “concentration camps,” “starvation,” and “war crimes” are being widely used against Israel on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms. This is just the tip of the iceberg confronting Israel and the Jewish people: the next generation of antisemitism.
Witkoff's lengthy journey from Washington to Doha suggests genuine optimism about resolving the impasse and achieving agreement. Historical precedent demonstrates his results-oriented approach rather than mere diplomatic theater.
Reported agreements on aid distribution and force withdrawal clash with Hamas opposition to IDF presence in Morag axis.
Tucker Carlson's interview with Iran's president is spreading dangerous misinformation to millions. When podcasts replace journalism, facts become blurry.
By giving a global platform to the Islamic Republic’s propaganda machine, Tucker Carlson isn’t informing the American public; he’s deceiving them.
No press statements, no open questions: the two leaders are set to meet for a private dinner at the White House, with Gaza, the hostage deal and Iran on the agenda. Currently, no dramatic achievements are expected to be announced at the end of the meeting.
While Witkoff is in charge of the hostage deal negotiations and developments in Doha, Netanyahu is expected to focus instead on the Iranian issue. It has also emerged that peace with Syria is not on the agenda for the current visit or in the coming weeks.
The high-stakes diplomatic encounter comes as Trump seeks to capitalize on military victory against Iran's nuclear program to accelerate Middle East peace processes, creating both extraordinary opportunities and complex challenges for Israel's long-term security interests.