Events over the past week reveal that Syria, and the wider region to Israel's east, is dangerously unstable. Israel must urgently define its strategic goals in the area, ensuring coordination with Washington, and keeping close tabs on the activities of al-Sharaa and his forces.

Rallies were held in Tel Aviv and ten other cities on the 652nd day of captivity, following President Donald Trump’s announcement that 10 more hostages would soon be released. “Six months ago, I crossed from the gates of hell back into the State of Israel,” said former hostage Doron Steinbrecher. Families of hostages and survivors of captivity called on Trump: “We need your leadership. Help us bring our children home.”

From a young age, Giora “Epstein” Even dreamed of becoming a pilot, but medical restrictions nearly grounded his ambition. Undeterred, he began his service in the Ordnance Corps and ultimately rose to the rank of brigadier general and fighter pilot, shooting down 17 enemy aircraft across three wars - earning him the title of the world’s top jet-age ace.

to strengthen France's military power, become a major arms dealer again, improve the trade balance, and reduce the enormous deficit, Macron unscrupulously sides with the Arab-Muslim camp, much to the dismay of the Jewish state.

In his eight months of rule, Syria's al-Julani has taken a series of positive steps toward Israel, including canceling the “Palestinian refugee” status, stopping Iranian smuggling, and de facto relinquishing the Golan Heights. But what was our response? Faulty diplomacy, excessive use of force and now – forcing him to threaten us with war.