Leaked document outlines a 40 billion shekel ($11.1 billion) deficit that military leaders say compromises long-term security, halts defense infrastructure projects, and forces immediate cuts to operational training.
President Donald Trump is justifying his capitulation to Iran by pointing to the stock market surge and the drop in oil prices, proving once again that economic interests dictate American policy. Washington has often preferred energy from the Gulf over its allies. We must internalize the bitter truth that there are limits to America’s commitment to us, and prepare accordingly
Israel must set its sense of insult aside and look at reality. Washington is not naive, and neither is Trump. They are aware of the risks in the agreement, but believe this is the least bad solution, perhaps for Israel as well.
The European Research Council and the Israel Antiquities Authority are launching a special initiative. As part of the project, and in cooperation with the Israel Antiquities Authority, some 250 parchment and papyrus samples from the Dead Sea Scrolls collection will be examined.
France and Italy are trying to advance their involvement in implementing the memorandum of understanding between Israel and Lebanon, while the UN is trying to renew the activity of UNIFIL, which was supposed to be dismantled soon. Israel is strongly opposed to bringing the organization back, as well as to France's involvement, against the backdrop of strained relations in recent years.
