The upcoming Israeli election is both boring and terrifying. Boring, because the campaigns have been lackluster and uninspiring, and many Israelis are by now indifferent to or disgusted with the political system. Terrifying, because another indecisive result and a fourth…
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett is promising a different approach to fighting Iran and Hamas. Recent reports suggest that new plans are in the works, but Bennett will be ultimately judged on his actions, not words. On Tuesday February 11th, Bennett…
The Palestinian reaction to President Donald Trump’s peace initiative has been depressingly predictable. The Palestinians angrily rejected the plan and are now preparing a diplomatic campaign against it. Meanwhile, popular unrest and violence are growing. Events in Gaza are also playing out…
Israeli defense officials see indications that Iran plans to attack the Knesset and other government buildings in Jerusalem with missiles. The IDF is concerned that a heavy barrage could devastate parts of the capital. The army analyzed the Iranian threat…
Making peace between Israel and the Palestinians is about emotions just as much as about substance. While President Donald Trump’s plan offers substantial detail, it was introduced without taking the psychology of peacemaking into account. Advancing the plan now under…
An upsurge in violence in the West Bank or Gaza could have a dramatic effect on the upcoming Israeli election. The campaigns have been sleepy so far, but terror and security issues are bound to stir up emotion. Ultimately, terrorists…