The battle for Europe

The battle for Europe

Given the strengthening of radical populist and nationalist parties on both sides of the political spectrum, the upcoming elections for European Parliament could have a major impact on the face of the EU in coming years.

Hezbollah's smuggler in chief steps out of the shadows

Hezbollah's smuggler in chief steps out of the shadows

A recent photo of Hezbollah operative Hajj Fadi shows just how symbiotic the relationship between Hezbollah and Iran has become. Hezbollah needs Iranian support to survive; Iran needs Hezbollah to fight its global battles and help it buck U.S. sanctions.

'God listens to Reform Jews, too'

'God listens to Reform Jews, too'

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, a devoted educator and scholar who combines Orthodox religious practice with a willingness to butt heads with the rabbinical establishment, insists that Israel and U.S. Jewry cannot give up on each other. "We don't have to agree but we have to listen," he says.

Deterrence in the limited sense of the word

Deterrence in the limited sense of the word

In the recent flare-up of violence with Gaza, both Israel and Hamas racked up successes and failures. But it's still the Palestinian terrorists who decide when the fighting will start and when it will end, and Israel must change that equation.

On pins and needles

On pins and needles

In two weeks or so, Likud officials will wait outside the Prime Minister’s Office to learn what role the prime minister has in mind for them for the next few years. While many dreams will be realized, others will be crushed.

The 10 days of gratitude

The 10 days of gratitude

Ahead of Independence Day, here are a few figures and numbers on what we have managed to do in this small country over the past several years.

No longer a minor nuisance

No longer a minor nuisance

Islamic Jihad has proved time and again that it refuses to play by the rules. The time has come for Israel to consider targeting the Iranian-backed terrorist group.