Russia enters 2025 at a crossroads in a post-Assad Middle East
Having lost it's Syrian ally in the former Assad regime, Russia is shifting forces from Syria to other places.
Algeria
The economic silver lining of disarming Hezbollah
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire gives Lebanon the chance to rethink and overhaul its entire government and economic models
Op-eds
Yasser Arafat’s legacy: The death of Palestinian statehood
In many ways, the failure of the Palestinian cause in the last two decades is a result of the decisions of Arafat during the ten years he presided over the Palestinian Authority.
Op-eds
Failed diplomacy keeps Sinwar in control
Speculation about Sinwar's fate continues, but his absence and silence fuel uncertainty, hindering both hostage negotiations and hopes of resolving the ongoing conflict.
Op-eds
Iran’s Assassination Plots Against Jews Persist Despite the West’s Leniency on Regime
The French police recently charged a French-Algerian dual citizen and his partner for allegedly conspiring to assassinate Israelis and Jews in Paris, Munich, and Berlin — all at the behest...
Op-eds
Hamas Chief Sinwar Pens Letter of Gratitude to Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah
Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar personally thanked Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah for his solidarity in the war against Israel in a rare letter that the Iran-backed Lebanese...
Flash Briefs
Afghanistan and Gaza: Tragedy and farce
You wonder why a Hamas rapist who gets what he deserves is reinvented as an innocent civilian murdered as part of a “genocide,” while Afghan women are transformed into chattels and slaves, and the world remains silent.
Op-eds
Israeli Delegation Faces Threats and Abuse at Paris Olympics
French authorities opened an investigation into spectators who carried a banner declaring “Genocide Olympics,” chanted “Heil Hitler,” performed Nazi salutes, and otherwise...
Flash Briefs
The jihadi-leftist convergence
Carlos the Jackal was an early adopter
Op-eds
How António Guterres betrayed the Jews
He has lent his imprimatur to one of the worst antisemitic blood libels to emerge from the halls of the United Nations—and there have been many.
Op-eds
Israeli Amendment Condemning Hamas and Demanding Release of Hostages Passed by World Health Organization Assembly
The World Health Assembly, the governing forum of the World Health Organization (WHO), passed an Israeli amendment on May 31 that called for the release of all hostages held in Gaza...
Flash Briefs
Gustavo Petro’s Anti-Israel Fantasy Has a High Price for Colombia
The Colombian president's severing of diplomatic relations with Israel will terminate a budding bilateral partnership.
Op-eds
NATO Isn’t Defending Guam, But Others Are
NATO provisions don’t include security guarantees for American Pacific Territories. But other U.S. treaty allies do—which is why this week’s meetings in D.C. are so important
Op-eds
Lone soldiers
Israelis will fight on their own if they must
Op-eds
U.S. Abstains From Ceasefire Resolution at UN Security Council
The United States abstained from a resolution that the UN Security Council adopted on March 25 demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution, which the 10 non-permanent...
Flash Briefs
Russia, China Veto Ceasefire Resolution at UN
Latest Developments Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on March 22 calling for an immediate Gaza ceasefire, the release of remaining hostages, and a halt to Houthi attacks in the...
Flash Briefs
U.S. Vetoes UN Resolution Falsely Accusing Israel of Aid Convoy Deaths
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution on February 29 falsely blaming Israel for Palestinian deaths at a Gaza aid convoy that morning. The resolution,...
Flash Briefs
Russia’s worrisome invite to Hamas, PIJ and its implications
Russia has invited Palestinian groups to Moscow, which could bring together Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, and other terrorist groups
Op-eds
Deceptive normalcy: A border town with a front-row seat to the Gaza carnage
Netanyahu insists Rafah fight will proceed as international pressure mounts
Op-eds
Arabs’ Diplomacy Over Gaza: Will They Ignore the US to Embrace Russia and China?
Arab states have increased their diplomatic outreach amid the conflict in Gaza, where Israel on Tuesday approved a deal with Hamas for a release of some of the hostages taken by the terrorist organization...