President Donald Trump’s peace plan is clearly tilted in favor of Israel, but offers rewards to both sides. In a parallel universe, it could have been the basis for a promising Israeli-Palestinian peace deal. But in the real world, almost…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main focus is still on Iran, even as President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his peace plan. For Netanyahu, peace initiatives and West Bank settlements are clearly important political issues. However, dealing with the Iranian threat…
Israel’s political leaders seem to be committed to the idea of a long-term Gaza truce with Hamas. However, IDF officials are divided over the terror group’s intentions and the right path forward. An extended truce in Gaza is an appealing…
Predictably, Israeli reaction to news that President Trump will soon be unveiling his Mideast peace plan was mixed. Rightists loved it, but leftists were less enthusiastic. The right is mostly excited about the prospect of annexing West Bank settlements with…
Vladimir Putin is a skilled negotiator who excels at using his considerable power to achieve his political goals. Sooner or later, Israel may have to negotiate with the Russian president on a deal of crucial importance: Pushing Iran out of…
Why have the Arab world’s repeated efforts to defeat Israel failed so miserably? The answer to this question is complex, but an underlying reason is the Arab narrative and the way it perceives Israel. By forming a twisted image of…