Outwardly, Russia is loyal to the idea that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the reason for Middle East unrest. This approach raises the bar on Palestinian demands and makes normal life in the region less likely.

Social media giant cites alleged harassment of people of the Baha'i faith by the Farsi-language accounts of the state-run IRNA, Mehr, and Young Journalists Club. Affected agencies speculate that the move is linked to the growing tensions between Iran and the West in the Persian Gulf.

The demolitions capped a yearslong legal battle over buildings in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sur Baher. Israel maintains all condemned buildings were built too close to the security fence.

New Right co-founder Naftali Bennett’s decision to place the good of the right-wing bloc before his own ego cannot be downplayed. The leaders of the smaller right-wing parties should follow suit.