Born dead: The New York Declaration for two states
The text includes a single clause that – given birthrates and demographics – kills chances for a workable solution
West Bank
Keir Starmer’s empty threat won’t save Gaza, it will reward the terrorists
The U.K.’s Prime Minister tried to make a splash in the Middle East with his announcement that he will recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire and commits to a...
Op-eds
UK Prime Minister Announces Intention to Recognize Palestinian State
Formal Recognition Planned for September: UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that the United Kingdom will formally recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not take...
Flash Briefs
Suspected bus bomber captured by Israeli authorities
On July 23, Israeli authorities announced the apprehension of a suspect responsible for several bus bombings in central Israel on February 20. Authorities named Abd al Karim Sanubar as the suspect...
Op-eds
8 IDF Soldiers Injured in Central Israel Car Ramming Terror Attack
Attack Near Netanya:Eight IDF soldiers were injured in a car-ramming attack near the central Israeli city of Netanya on July 24. The IDF said that two of the soldiers were moderately...
Flash Briefs
IDF Arrests Palestinian Terrorist Allegedly Responsible for Central Israel Bus Bombing in February
Bus Bombing Suspect Arrested: The man suspected of planting bombs in three parked buses in the Tel Aviv suburbs of Bat Yam and Holon on February 20 was arrested on July 23, five...
Flash Briefs
Israel’s Gaza War Faces an Inflection Point
The IDF’s exhaustion and Hamas’ dogged survival points to the likelihood of a Gaza ceasefire in the next two months.
Op-eds
Why No States for the Druze or the Kurds?
Self-determination in the Middle East is inconsistent. For Muslim Palestinians, statehood is seen as an unfulfilled destiny. Yet for religious minorities like the Druze or ethnic groups like the Kurds,...
Op-eds
Dear Turkey, It’s Not Us; It’s You.
Over any long-term relationship, partners are bound to evolve. One side may be more interested in freedom, while the other dabbles in authoritarianism and begins to encounter new, like-minded people. Thus,...
Op-eds
Israel to Reduce Scope of Reserve Forces Across Several Fronts
Zamir Orders Reserve Reduction: IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered a reduction in the number of reserve forces deployed to active combat zones in Gaza, Lebanon, the...
Flash Briefs
IDF Set to Enter Deir al-Balah for First Time in Gaza War
Evacuation Notices: The IDF issued warnings calling on Palestinians to evacuate the central-Gaza city of Deir al-Balah on July 20, indicating the start of what would be the first...
Flash Briefs
PIJ Financier Killed in Airstrike in Northern Gaza as Wanted Terror Suspects Arrested in West Bank
Terror Financier Killed: The IDF announced on July 18 that it had eliminated Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) financier Raed Khaled Hasan Ghabayin in an airstrike in northern Gaza...
Flash Briefs
Israel to Increase Defense Budget by $12.5 Billion Amid Multifront War
Defense Budget Increase: Israel will increase its defense spending by $12.5 billion, according to an announcement from the country’s ministries of finance and defense. The supplement...
Flash Briefs
Lying to America’s Kids about Israel
More propaganda may soon be coming to a school near you, thanks to some of the same groups that have already gotten calls for Israel’s destruction into K-12 curricula. Pro-Palestinian activists, who...
Op-eds
‘Israel to Implement Every Measure’: EU and Israel Agree to Increase Humanitarian Aid to Gaza as it Mulls Punishing Jewish State
Expanding Humanitarian Aid: Israel and the European Union agreed to a deal to provide more humanitarian aid to Gaza, EU political chief Kaja Kallas announced. The deal would require...
Flash Briefs
1 Killed in Shooting and Stabbing Terror Attack at Gush Etzion Junction
Terror Attack in West Bank: An Israeli man in his 20s was killed in a terrorist attack at the Gush Etzion junction in the West Bank on July 10. The combined stabbing and shooting...
Flash Briefs
Israeli Ground Troops Destroy Hezbollah Positions in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah Infrastructure Destroyed: Israeli ground troops conducted several nighttime raids in southern Lebanon, destroying Hezbollah weapons depots and infrastructure. According...
Flash Briefs
Israel Dismantles Large Hamas Network in Hebron
Hamas Network in Hebron: Israel’s Shin Bet intelligence agency said on June 29 that it had dismantled in the West Bank city of Hebron a large Hamas network that was planning attacks...
Flash Briefs
Israel eliminates a key link between Hamas and Iran
On June 21, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had killed Muhammad Saeed Izadi, aka Hajj Ramadan, the commander of the Palestine branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods...
Op-eds
Iran Launches Dozens of Missiles at Israeli Civilians After U.S. Strikes on Nuclear Facilities
Iran Retaliates After American Attack: Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Israeli civilian population centers on June 22 following the United States’ overnight strikes...