Did Rafah Tent Tragedy Cross Biden’s Red Line?
Some 45 are dead in what Israel calls a “tragic accident.”
Johnson Risks Speakership for Foreign Aid
A set of bills would fund Ukraine, Israel, and other bipartisan priorities while ticking of the MAGA crowd.
Heads of UN Agencies Call for Israeli Ceasefire
The laws of armed conflict aren’t designed for this war.
Nick Burns to Be China Ambassador
An exceptional choice that breaks the recent tradition of politicos in the post.
Trump Ignores International Law, Hands Israel Another Gift
Reversing decades of policy, the Trump Administration reversed decades of policy on settlements in disputed territory.
Netanyahu Throws Peace Process Out The Window
Faced with an election next week, Israel’s Prime Minister is pushing a settlement plan that would be an utter disaster.
Alliance Between Netanyahu And Trump Making Support For Israel A Partisan Issue
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s actions toward two Democratic Congresswomen,seemingly at the bidding of President Trump, is the latest example of the growing partisan divide over policy toward Israel.
At Trump’s Urging, Netanyahu Bars Two Members Of Congress From Entering Israel
After urging from President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has barred two Muslim-American Congressmen from visiting Israel. It is a foolish and outrageous decision.
Pete Buttigieg Lays Out An Encouraging Foreign Policy Platform
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg laid out his foreign policy platform in a speech this week. It’s certainly an improvement over the current President.
U.S. Puts Its Thumb On The Scale In The Middle East, Again
Recent comments by the U.S. Ambassador to Israel make it clear that the United States cannot be considered a neutral party In the Middle East peace process.
Jared Kushner’s Middle East Peace Plan Likely Dead On Arrival
Jared Kushner’s long-awaited Middle East peace plan is still awaiting release, but it already appears to be dead on arrival.
Netanyahu Vows to Annex West Bank
The Israeli prime minister is engaging in a familiar but dangerous gambit to retain power.
Trump Recognizes Israeli Sovereignty over Golan Heights Via Executive Tweet
Because of course he did.
In Response To Criminal Charges, Netanyahu Looks To The Right For Support
With criminal charges and an election hanging over his head, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is looking to the political right for support and survival.
Federal Judge Strikes Down State Law Targeting Boycotts Aimed At Israel
For the second time this year, a Federal Court has struck down a state law designed to punish businesses that engage in a boycott aimed at Israel.
Darryl Williams Becomes West Point’s First Black Superintendent
A milestone for the nation’s oldest service academy, founded in 1802.
Israel Kills Dozens of Palestinian Protestors as US Unveils Jerusalem Embassy
The Leader of the Free World is, sadly, enabling atrocities.
U.S. Opens Embassy In Jerusalem Amid Massive Deadly Protests In Gaza
Celebrations and a deadly day in the Middle East.
Trump’s Selection Of John Bolton Has The World Rightfully Concerned
From Europe to the Middle East, to Asia, America’s allies are concerned about what the selection of John Bolton as National Security Adviser means going forward. They should be, and so should every American.
Israeli Police Recommend Charges Against Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli police have recommended that charges be brought against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Whether that damages him politically remains to be seen.
The Growing Partisan Divide Over America’s Relationship With Israel
Americans were once largely united in their opinions about Israel and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. That’s not the case anymore.
Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement Demonstrates Yet Again The Art Of The Bad Deal
Donald Trump’s Jerusalem decision reveals yet again that he is an appallingly bad deal maker.
Trump To Recognize Jerusalem As Israeli Capital, Breaking Decades Of U.S. Neutrality
A foolish, and potentially dangerous, decision by President Trump.
Trump Signs Waiver Of Law Requiring Move Of U.S. Embassy To Jerusalem
Despite campaign promises, President Trump won’t be moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem anytime soon.
Bombing At Ariana Grande Concert In Manchester, England Kills 22, Wounds Dozens
A night of carnage and depravity in the United Kingdom.
Trump To Move Embassy to Jerusalem, Needlessly Inflaming Region
This will get people killed. Quite likely, including American citizens.
John Kerry Is Right About Middle East Peace, But It Hardly Matters At This Point
Secretary of State John Kerry’s speech on Middle East peace was largely correct, but his words are pointless given the fact that neither Israel nor the Palestinians seem serious about peacefully resolving their differences.
United Nations Resolution Vote Leads To More Tension Between U.S. And Israel
While you were celebrating Christmas, Israel was blasting the Obama Administration and cozying up to the incoming Trump Administration.
Former Israeli Prime Minister And President Shimon Peres Dies At 93
One of the last survivors of Israel’s founding generation has passed away.
Obama Apparently Giving Up On Quixotic Bid For ‘Middle East Peace’
President Obama has apparently come to the same realization as many of his predecessors, that trying to craft a legacy by single-handedly bring about “Middle East Peace” is largely a waste of time.
