Commentary

Israel must take into account that a substantial weakening of the Iranian regime could strengthen Turkey’s regional position, a challenge it will likely need to address sooner or later.

The elimination of senior Iranian figures has shaken the Islamic Republic, but it may just as easily push it toward further escalation. At the same time, a central question remains: how many more air sorties will be required to break the backbone of the Iranian regime?

Iran's threat to close the world's most vital shipping lane is proving harder to neutralize than any airstrike – and Beijing may hold the key.

34 years after the Israeli Embassy bombing that killed my wife, the fight against the regime behind it continues.

This lesson applies to the current fighting with the Lebanese terrorist organization, but it is even more important regarding decisions the United States and Israel will make about the next stages of war versus Iran. Partial success does not suffice.

After the crisis of the Golden Calf, the people were tested in their ability to rise from idolatry to the construction of the Tabernacle. The Book of Exodus is not merely a story of physical liberation, but the filling of freedom with content: covenant, law and the indwelling of the Divine Presence as the basis for establishing a sovereign kingdom in the land.

Night after night, Israeli and US forces are striking targets linked to the Iranian regime while operating with near-total freedom in the air. Tactically and operationally, the campaign is impressive. Yet paradoxically, Iran’s strategic position appears to be strengthening rather than weakening.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is not rushing to lay down its arms, while Hezbollah continues launching rockets and oil prices soar. Each of these three fronts will influence the length of the war and its final outcome. 

As Iran's command structure fractures, a look at what the regime still has – and where the real danger lies.

As the Iranian regime absorbs significant blows, a strategic opportunity may be emerging. This could be the moment for the Lebanese government to act decisively against Hezbollah.