Bahrain's joining the UAE and the encouraging signals from Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Sudan do not change Israel's regional standing fundamentally, but they do point to an interesting pattern that proves the dramatic influence of the American policy … [Read more...] about Trump’s Healthy Instincts*
Contributor: Dan Schueftan
Peace but not Integration*
Unlike the peace with Egypt and Jordan and its unrealistic hopes, the UAE deal provides a new template for a relationship that is based on shared interests. The breakthrough in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the way in … [Read more...] about Peace but not Integration*
Israel and the Arab states against Iran and Turkey*
The proposed agreement with the United Arab Emirates is important, and more importantly, symbolizes a trend. The delay in applying sovereignty is much less crucial, since Israel's strategic needs are wider and immensely more important than … [Read more...] about Israel and the Arab states against Iran and Turkey*
The Beirut Blast Signify’s Lebanon’s Tragedy*
A calamity that is a product of reckless negligence can take place everywhere on earth. The tragedy that has beset Beirut goes beyond the terrible blast last week. In fact, the sad truth is that even after the recovery takes place, the … [Read more...] about The Beirut Blast Signify’s Lebanon’s Tragedy*
Israel and the US Jewry’s Liberal Wing*
The radicalization of the Democrats and their increasing tendency to align with "progressive" messages is worrisome. One of their most prominent and eloquent spokespeople is Peter Beinart. In his latest treatise in New York Times – comprised of … [Read more...] about Israel and the US Jewry’s Liberal Wing*
Israel’s security cannot depend on its Palestinian enemies*
Those who want to effectively integrate the West Bank, with its millions of Palestinian residents, into the State of Israel, should support the application of sovereignty to all Jewish communities and outposts in Judea and Samaria. Anyone who wants … [Read more...] about Israel’s security cannot depend on its Palestinian enemies*
Jordan fears the Palestinian option*
When discussing the application of sovereignty, we should examine the range of considerations regarding the Israel-Jordan-Palestinian triangle, and remember that the Palestinian national movement is the most dangerous enemy of the Hashemite … [Read more...] about Jordan fears the Palestinian option*
Releasing terrorists places Israelis in mortal danger*
When we set free terrorists in order to bring home soldiers or civilians held by the enemy or to bring them to burial in Israel, we are sealing the fate of other Israelis to be killed by the terrorists who are being released. Releasing terrorists … [Read more...] about Releasing terrorists places Israelis in mortal danger*
All coronavirus responses are local*
When faced with a scarcity of resources and a severe shortage of goods, national solidarity – not globalization – is paramount in democracies. The world will be drastically different after the coronavirus crisis – economically, socially and … [Read more...] about All coronavirus responses are local*
Hateful ideology is not ‘just words’*
The vast majority of Arab Israeli voters cast ballots for the Joint Arab List. They are well aware of the fact that their political and public leadership rejects the legitimacy of the Jewish state, and openly expresses their understanding, sympathy, … [Read more...] about Hateful ideology is not ‘just words’*