The West's fear of escalation only fuels aggression
From Ukraine to Iran, repeated restraint from the West has taught that aggression can be sustained without paying a decisive price, if at all.
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Diplomats fear Trump is losing influence
According to Politico, diplomats warn that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the 15-point plan could undermine confidence in the Board of Peace and US President Donald Trump’s ability to exert influence. The concern is that the Trump administration has lost leverage and may be unable to influence Israel and other nations in the Middle East.
Israel should not confuse Spain with Sánchez, nor Morocco with the Abraham Accords
Morocco is an important strategic partner for Israel. But cooperation with an Arab regime should not be confused with ideological affinity, popular friendship or unconditional reliability. Israelis understand that distinction from Egypt and Jordan. They should apply the same realism to Morocco.
From Twitch to Democratic power broker: The rise of Hasan Piker
Hasan Piker broadcasts eight hours a day to millions and has gone from internet celebrity to one of the most powerful voices on the Democratic left. Along the way, he has called Zionism a “mental illness,” said Hezbollah’s flag was his favorite and cast doubt on accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7. Britain has already barred him from entering, but Bernie Sanders and other prominent Democrats are standing behind him.
Israel must turn Colombia's recognition of the Golan Heights into a diplomatic campaign
Countries that have recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, an even more complicated step, moved their embassies there or adopted an unusually supportive position toward Israel are the natural targets for the next campaign. Alongside the congratulations, it must be said: Israel was late to understand that international recognition of its sovereignty over the Golan Heights is not a declarative or symbolic matter, but a strategic objective of the highest order.