Benjamin Netanyahu

Gaza’s disarmament headache

The coastal enclave does not exist in a vacuum; it is one node, albeit a vital one, in a network of extremism and terrorism that runs across the region.

‘That Will Be a Preference:’ Trump Tells Netanyahu That Deal With Iran Is His Goal

Trump-Netanyahu White House Meeting: President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 11, covering topics ranging from the ceasefire in Gaza...

Syria Looks to Offshore Oil and Gas for Economic Renewal

Damascus’ entrance into the energy market will require it to update its dilapidated infrastructure.

Previewing Talks with Iran

Qatar Is Pushing for ‘Social Justice’ Lessons and Arabic Classes in US K-12 Schools

Federal legislation is needed to expose this influence operation

Hezbollah: We will not remain neutral if Islamic Republic endangered

Hezbollah is arguably the Islamic Republic of Iran’s primary and central extension, having described itself as such in the 1985 Open Letter, the group’s founding and constitutional document. As...

Israeli forces recover body of last hostage held in Gaza

On January 26, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recovered and identified the body of Ran Gvili, an Israeli police sergeant who was the last hostage held in Gaza. The IDF had been searching for...

Israel’s hostage agony finally ends — but its Gaza mission is far from over

On Monday, the recovery of the body of Israeli Master Sgt. Ran Gvili — the last remaining hostage held in Gaza — marked a defining moment in its war against Hamas. It fulfilled a sacred...

Remains of Ran Gvili, Last Hostage in Gaza, Returned to Israel

Latest Developments No Hostages in Gaza: The remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the final hostage held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, were returned to Israel on January 26, marking the first time since...

Trump Administration Should Be Wary of Granting Qatar and Turkey Executive Power in Gaza

President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is off the ground, and the first test of its capabilities is to maintain a shaky ceasefire in Gaza. The board, launched on January 16 and further outlined by...

As Iran’s uprising intensifies, Israel cannot afford to sit this one out

As Iranians rise against the Islamic Republic amid a brutal crackdown, Israel has both a moral duty and strategic interest to act now, warning that delay risks crushing the uprising and strengthening a regime that remains Israel’s core adversary

Trump’s hesitation on Iran: Why a prompt strike, even if only symbolic, is crucial

The world, including Israel, went to sleep a few days ago with the understanding and expectation of a significant American strike on Iran, following the brutal suppression of protests, the indiscriminate...

Trump Administration Foreign Policy Tracker: January

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After Khamanei: What the Fall of Iran’s Regime Would Mean for the Region

The fall of Iran’s Islamist regime would mark one of the most seismic shifts in Middle Eastern geopolitics since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that brought it to power. As massive protests grip the...

‘Far From Sufficient’: Israel Criticizes Lebanon’s Underwhelming Results in Disarming Hezbollah

Israel Says Hezbollah Rearming at Alarming Speed: Israel’s Foreign Ministry stated on January 8 that Lebanese optimism regarding the disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorist...

New Activity at Iranian Nuclear Site Shows Determination To Rebuild Program

The United States and Israel may need to strike Iran again to keep nuclear weapons out of Tehran’s grasp. Construction is nearing the final stages at a former nuclear weapons site destroyed by Israel...

Israel-Syria Negotiations Show Promise, But Significant Obstacles Remain

After months of rising tensions, Israel and Syria are back at the negotiating table in Paris. Syria’s state news agency reported that Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and intelligence chief Hussein...

Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: December 29, 2025–January 4, 2026

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between December 29, 2025, and January 4, 2026. Israeli activities this week were concentrated exclusively...

Iranian Regime Struggling To Survive as Protest Death Toll Rises

Regime’s Options Limited: Iran is struggling to quell ongoing protests against the ruling Islamic regime as they entered their ninth consecutive day on January 5. According to...

Updated Hamas ‘Narrative’ Signals Confidence About Keeping Power

Hamas has released an updated version of its apologia for its October 7, 2023, murder of 1,200 people in Israel in a renewed effort to rally Palestinians and Israel’s opponents abroad. The glossy manifesto...