Israel’s push to secure its northern border is justified, but rhetoric about the Litani River risks blurring defense with annexation, carrying serious strategic and diplomatic costs.
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National security cannot be managed through political play-acting but rather through precise calculations of power.
Europeans should be angry with their own government, not the US and Israel, for their war with Iran.
International development is not philanthropy; it's the new realism of the Middle East.
Israel did not collapse after October 7. It stood up. It buried its dead, fought for its hostages, and absorbed a shock that would have shattered many nations.
Sanctioned Iranian oil offers the opposition a rare chance to challenge the regime and stabilize global oil prices.
Prayer at the Kotel should remain sacred, guiding Jews through crises rather than fueling division.
Trump and Israel confront Iran directly with Operation Epic Fury, targeting military and proxy networks.
In Kibbutz Dafna, life under sirens and rockets continues, but residents remain steadfast.
When Americans are shown Israeli outliers as if they are the country’s hidden center, they do not learn more about Israel. They learn less.
Israelis face mounting costs from the war with Iran, but regional signals suggest Tehran is becoming more isolated across the Middle East.
