Erdoğan's 'quiet jihad'

Erdoğan's 'quiet jihad'

Turkey's efforts to restore the "glory days" of the Ottoman Empire extend far beyond influence peddling in Jerusalem and on the Temple Mount. Turkey is spending money in Haifa, among the Bedouin, and even in mixed Jewish-Arab cities in an attempt to increase its status and bolster the Palestinian cause.

Abbas' election bluff

Abbas' election bluff

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas hasn't run for office in 14 years. Now, under pressure from the EU, he is talking about holding an election, but this week, Hamas surprised him by agreeing to his conditions. Will the Palestinians have an opportunity to choose their leadership?

A thunderous quiet

A thunderous quiet

Iran is still determined to entrench itself in Syria, and Israel is equally determined to keep it from doing so. If Israel doesn't want to find itself facing a stronger version of Hezbollah in Syria, it has no choice but to take action.