Commentary

The Druze in Syria have always seen themselves as Syrians. With our own hands, we are pushing Syria into Turkey’s embrace, and those who reject al-Sharaa will end up with Erdogan.

Until today, we have avoided discussing the brutality and murderous nature of Muhammad and early Islam. However, the fact that many Muslims regard this bloody history as a religious and moral symbol, and that on October 7, they replicated it, compels us to change our approach.

Who is to blame for our enemies' desire to slaughter us? In every generation, there were Jews among us who blamed us.

There’s plenty to say about both the documentary and their speeches, but much of that has already been dissected. What’s more revealing is the reaction from the people who should be their biggest supporters.

The Prime Minister’s Office issued a notably cautious and restrained statement opposing direct talks between the US and the terrorist organization Hamas. But President Donald Trump is indifferent to the formalities involved in reaching a hostage deal - as long as the price isn't excessive, protocol does not concern him.

In China, where the state monitors your every move, artificial intelligence has existed for decades, even if no one called it by that name. It had ready-made infrastructure, which helped it catch up to the West easily despite being denied NVIDIA's latest chips.

This past week has been a testament to the depths of human evil, but seeing hostages return is the only thing that gives us a path forward through this darkness.

The solidarity with the hostages, his consistent support for Israel and the Jewish people, his achievements in foreign policy related to Israel, and the circle of people around him all indicate that the likelihood of him turning his back is very low. However, there is still a cautionary note that applies to Trump, and even more so to those who will come after him.

Does Israel’s vote against Ukraine at the United Nations signal a shift in foreign policy? We have moved on when countries consistently voted against us. Israel must think like a regional power.

Four key developments converging this week could provide the "green light" for a long-discussed attack: the weakening of the Shiite axis, the blow to Iran's air defense system, Trump’s re-election, and Tehran’s progress toward a nuclear bomb. The confidence gained by the IDF from fighting in Lebanon and Gaza serves as an additional catalyst.