Trump’s Direct Talks with Hamas
byWhile many nationalist Israelis & their Diaspora supporters have been euphoric over President Trump’s pro-Israel rhetoric, his administration’s direct talks with Hamas should jerk them awake.
Analysis
What Netanyahu Needs to Learn from Trump’s Public Treatment of Zelenskyy
byBy speaking publicly to Zelenskyy as virtually all US presidents frequently speak to the leaders of weaker nations behind closed doors, Trump has once again removed the diplomatic mask from US imperialism.
Is Yair Lapid Trump’s New Israeli Stooge?
byIf we see the US administration slowly adopt the ‘Lapid plan’ in the coming weeks, it should be clear that this is actually the real Trump plan for Gaza.
What’s Behind Trump’s Transfer Rhetoric?
byWhile it’s certainly possible that Trump intends to remove the Palestinian population from Gaza, it’s far more likely that the president’s statements were intended to achieve other political objectives.
Trump Tower: Gaza City
byTrump is pursuing what he sees to be US interests in our region. If these clash with the interests of Israelis or Palestinians, things could get ugly.
A Foreboding Sign of the Next Four Years
byTrump is coming back into office with a score to settle with Netanyahu & a determination to collect on the debt he believes he’s owed.
David Friedman’s ‘One Jewish State’
byWhile some might claim to see similarities between Friedman’s ideas & many of those put forward by the Vision movement, a close reading of his book reveals deep unresolvable ideological differences.
The Israeli Response to Revolution in Syria
byJerusalem must adopt a multidimensional approach that can navigate the complex opportunities & dangers presented by recent events in Syria.
Knesset Advances Bill to Increase Access to Higher Educational for Women
byThe opposition to creating separate gender tracks is a discriminatory attempt to block non-westernized women from having access to higher education.
Netanyahu Video Directly Addresses the ‘Witch Hunt’ Against Him
byIn speaking directly to the Israeli people, the prime minister wisely circumvented an unfriendly media establishment & provided the public with a clearer understanding of what this investigation is about.
Could Trumponomics Sink the West?
byMight the outcome of Donald Trump’s economic policies accelerate the demise of the US & its allies?
Who Do They Think They’re Fooling with the ‘Security Affair’?
byRather than focus on whether or not Netanyahu was party to the leaks, we should ask why the security establishment suppressed information that would have supported the prime minister’s position.