The US-Iran meeting in Oman allowed the sides to resume dialogue, but the real negotiations still lie ahead. The fact that President Donald Trump appears to be aligning with Iran’s demand to focus talks solely on the nuclear issue should be a source of concern in Jerusalem.
The Military Court of Appeals authorized publication of the name of the Unit 8200 officer who died under mysterious circumstances in 2021. An Israel Hayom investigation first revealed that Eiges collapsed in his prison cell just three weeks before his death.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Donald Trump as early as this coming Wednesday. His office said the talks will focus on Iran. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu believes any negotiations must include restrictions on ballistic missiles and an end to Iranian support for its regional axis.
New survey by the umbrella organization of Jewish federations in North America paints a complex picture. 71% report an emotional connection to Israel and 60% say the country strengthens their Jewish pride, but 69% say it is sometimes hard to support the Israeli government. JFNA executive: “The decline in identification does not signal distancing from Israel’s existence”
As Iran weakens, Arab states warn of war while quietly fearing the rise of unchecked Israeli power. The Middle East prefers a half-dead Iran, and a contained Israel, in one package.
