What the Gaza roadmap actually says What this roadmap prescribes is a change of custody within Gaza, certified by a body that does not yet exist and enforced by an ISF that has barely arrived. August 5, 2026
Iran needs an insurgency – opinion If the world withdraws, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will believe it has a green light to purge society of all who resist its vision. August 4, 2026
The competing worldviews of Trump and Netanyahu – analysis An agreement that leaves an ideological enemy armed or an Iranian proxy intact is not a diplomatic triumph; it is a dangerous delusion. August 4, 2026
Erdogan’s courtship of President Trump – analysis Trump's willingness to engage with Erdogan overlooks numerous troubling issues. August 3, 2026
As defense ties deepen, Serbia becomes one of Israel’s closest allies in Europe The relationship with Serbia is an early example of the realization of Israel’s desire to diversify its supply sources and develop relationships with peer countries in this region. August 3, 2026
Iran: Can Trump win the war? – analysis The year-long conflict has shown that a quick, straight military victory isn't on the cards, and even if it were, it wouldn't produce lasting results, Afghanistan and Iraq being two examples. August 2, 2026
UN’s, EU’s horrific appeasement of Iranian regime’s tyranny betrays Iranian people – analysis When Iran executes protesters in public squares, tortures prisoners, and arms Russia's war machine, the response consists of muted expressions of 'grave concern.' August 2, 2026
The US should collaborate with Somaliland to break Iranian and Houthi trade chokeholds – opinion If Trump means to win the war against Iran and the Houthis to restore freedom of navigation through the world’s choke points, it is time to bring the State Department into line. July 30, 2026
Is history repeating itself in New York? – opinion As anti-Israel rhetoric grows louder in American politics, one commentator argues that history offers a sobering warning—and asks whether New York is witnessing the early stages of a dangerous trend that extends far beyond Israel. July 30, 2026
Israel: The world’s heroic scapegoat Any stalemate that ensues between the US and Iran will inevitably be falsely blamed on Israel, especially if there is a failure in any US 'peace deal' with Iran. July 29, 2026
Saudi Arabia bought off the Houthis and now they’re blockading its ports – analysis It would be wrong to say Saudi authorities got what they deserve, as no one deserves being the victim of terrorism. July 29, 2026
Hunt the archer, not the arrow – opinion Destroying a single launcher eliminates every missile it would have fired for the rest of the war, along with every interceptor that would have been used to stop them. July 28, 2026
Iran’s grip on its Arab proxies remains powerful – opinion Iran’s enemies have yet to find an effective antidote to the IRGC’s ability to infiltrate and hollow out neighboring countries’ political systems. July 28, 2026
Trump’s Saudi nuclear horror show Instead of strengthening the global non-proliferation regime, the United States would be weakening it with its own hands. July 27, 2026
Is Trump igniting a nuclear arms race in the Middle East? Nuclear non-proliferation policy was not designed to judge the intentions of current leaders but to limit the options available to their successors, whose intentions one cannot know. July 27, 2026
Iran: Thinking the unthinkable There is little doubt that for the first time since its inception in 1979, the Islamic Republic faces a grassroots opposition present in virtually all of Iran's 938 towns and cities. July 26, 2026
The winning strategy for Iran: Unconditional surrender – opinion Similar to how Israel has applied sustained pressure on Hamas, Hezbollah, and other Iranian proxies — targeting leadership, military infrastructure, and supply lines — the U.S. must impose comparable intensity. July 26, 2026
Mamdani accidentally offers insight into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict His erasure of New York City neighborhoods echoes his belief in the Palestinians' supposed right to Israel. July 24, 2026
The shadow clerics behind Islamist propaganda By 2024, analysts had identified more than 93 active and partially defunct unofficial Islamic State-support media outlets across digital platforms. July 23, 2026
Mossad should cultivate strategic partners among Europe’s right-wing separatist movements These programs must include curriculum design, teaching methods, and educational materials aimed at preserving and strengthening national identity, drawing on models developed by early Zionist national revivalists. July 21, 2026
Investigation reveals $7.7 million in foreign government-backed financing behind ‘CAIR Plaza’ The ISDB’s funding comes in the form of a sharia loan known as istisna, and current 501(c) rules impose no meaningful public disclosure requirements on the recipients of foreign loans and mortgages. July 21, 2026
Turkey’s grand plan to rebuild the Ottoman Empire, including Jerusalem Erdogan directly challenged the geopolitical status of the Israeli capital by explicitly telling the Turkish parliament that 'Jerusalem is our city, a city from us.' July 20, 2026
Graham’s sudden death sparks historical assassination comparisons The extreme proximity to an active war zone suggests he may have been targeted by foreign intelligence operatives abroad. July 20, 2026
Iran: Cashing chips won in war – analysis The good news is that for the first time in almost half a century, the idea of regime change is gaining traction inside Iran, even within the regime's core support base. July 20, 2026
Trump must abandon his dangerous plan to sell F-35s to Turkey – opinion With Turkey desperately jockeying to replace Iran as the region's dominant power, such a prospect cannot be dismissed lightly. July 19, 2026
Jonathan Pollard: Israel’s third option for Iran The Jewish state must adopt an 'Israel First' doctrine. July 19, 2026
Iranian regime’s insatiable drive to wipe out Jews and other minorities while the world turns a blind eye One rarely sees robust UN condemnations or widespread mainstream media outrage when Iranian attacks and plots against synagogues are carried out or disrupted. July 19, 2026
If Iran goes nuclear, the Middle East enters its most dangerous era Iran’s rulers appear to be acting as though they have little left to lose, while Islamist extremist voices advocating more confrontational policies have gained the upper hand in Tehran. July 18, 2026
When does engagement with terrorists become legitimization? Governments generally engage militants because prolonged conflicts present circumstances that military action alone cannot resolve. July 17, 2026
Why Iran has avoided attacking Israel – analysis Historically, Iran relied on its regional proxies to dictate the tempo of escalation, while keeping hostilities away from its own borders. July 16, 2026
There’s one move that could keep Iran’s hated regime in power—and Washington insiders keep pushing for it The stigma associated with foreign powers sponsoring separatist movements still overshadows political discourse 80 years on. July 15, 2026
Israeli analyst to US: ‘Go all the way to defeat Iran’ Decisive action now could prevent a prolonged cycle of conflict with Iran, argues Israeli security expert Zvi Yehezkeli July 14, 2026
Iran: Management of uncertainty – analysis Right now we face four levels of power in Iran that partly overlap and partly diverge. July 13, 2026
After Khamenei, nothing has changed – but it might The last four months were the exhaustion of a method rather than a failure of nerve. July 12, 2026
Israel saved its enemies before; now turn that mercy into leverage – opinion Publicizing verified cases of senior figures or their relatives relying on Israeli hospitals undercuts enemy propaganda and exposes the gap between their rhetoric and their private choices. July 12, 2026
Iran fears the Israel factor: Why Washington must fully integrate Jerusalem in every move Israel knows Iran intimately; for nearly five decades, Israel has lived on the front lines, watching Iranian leaders repeatedly vow to 'wipe' it off the map. July 12, 2026
Iranian regime is fracturing; open conflict could be next – opinion Not only is it clear that the new supreme leader no longer holds the same authority as his father, but Mojtaba’s complete public absence has only deepened the power vacuum. July 8, 2026
The real reason the Palestinians are fighting to save UNRWA – analysis Instead of helping Palestinians move beyond a perpetual claim to refugee status, UNRWA appears committed to sustaining the conflict. July 7, 2026
Turkey is testing Trump ahead of the NATO summit Erdoǧan has increased the severity and frequency of his provocations, seemingly to see what he can get away with. July 5, 2026
Why negotiating with terrorist regimes such as Hamas and Iran is a terrible idea – analysis America's approach strengthens Hamas politically at the expense of Palestinians who reject its Islamist dictatorship and its strategy of endless war. July 2, 2026
Trump’s warning: Turkey supports enemy Is it in US interests to supply strategic F-35 planes to a country that may very well use them in the defense of Iran? July 2, 2026
Vance, Rubio chart different paths as Iran tests 2028 contenders It’s rather unusual for the VP to be given the lead role in a negotiation, but it’s quite possible that Rubio is happy to let him. July 1, 2026
Israel-Lebanon deal: Breakthrough or strategic mistake? – WIN analysis Among the agreement's strongest critics is Jonathan Pollard, who argues that the limited "pilot withdrawal" is less significant than the precedent it establishes. July 1, 2026
The architecture of Turkey’s anti-Americanism – analysis Western policymakers who still treat Turkey as a wayward NATO ally missing its 'shared values' memo are themselves missing the strategic reality. June 30, 2026
Paper agreements will not disarm terrorists Diplomatic agreements signed by governments mean little to organizations that define themselves through permanent armed struggle. June 29, 2026
Can Iran impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz passage? A Hormuz toll scheme would require cooperation from Oman and acceptance from Gulf Arab states, Asian energy buyers, insurers, shipowners, and naval powers. June 29, 2026
Can Israel partner with Slovenia to counter Iran’s influence in Europe? For Iran, the Balkans and Central Europe remain vectors for sanctions evasion, money laundering, and proxy influence. June 29, 2026
Trump’s golden mirage for Iran The solution to the 'Iran problem' isn't money; it is good governance. June 29, 2026
The US can debate AI integration; Israel has already operationalized it From scattered programs to unified command to frontline deployment: Israel managed that entire transition in under six months. Pentagon reform cycles move in decades. June 28, 2026
Iran’s ‘deal’: What happens after Trump? A restored Iran would intensify pressure on neighbors, rebuild alliances with proxy militias, and pursue vengeance against external opponents. June 28, 2026
Can Israel fend off Hezbollah without alienating America? In the short term, with US encouragement, a partial Israeli withdrawal from some of the areas of Lebanon captured since Feb. 28 is likely. June 26, 2026
Iran now sees the Strait of Hormuz as a cash cow — and the toll-free deal may not last The regime no longer must close it; they can just threaten to do so, and the ensuing global panic will drive up the price of oil. June 24, 2026
Iran uses 60-day negotiation window to consolidate gains Much of the 60-day timetable will be spent defining procedures and reciprocal obligations rather than negotiating a final settlement. June 23, 2026
Hezbollah celebrates the Iran deal as a clear victory Fresh martyr posters for Lebanese Hezbollah terrorists hang from almost every lamppost and along the median strips of main arteries. June 22, 2026
Did Trump cave into Iran? – analysis Will the projected 60 days of talks produce anything resembling peace and stability in the region, as many pray for? June 21, 2026
Iran and Turkey want the Middle East – One country stands in their way Israel is the barrier preventing this rivalry from dividing the region between competing localized Islamic empires. June 19, 2026
Trump’s Iran ‘deal’ has already emboldened Hamas – opinion With the many billions of dollars Iran expects to receive just in the early stages of this agreement, the opportunity to escalate its 'resistance' must look too tempting to pass up. June 18, 2026
The Islamabad surrender The US would be the first victor in recorded history to pay reparations to the loser and call it peace. June 18, 2026
Iran and its proxies have been burning down the Middle East; Israel told to end the war The same Macron who ordered Israel to lay down its weapons in Gaza has been curiously silent when it came to asking Iran the same thing. June 17, 2026
Trump’s Iran deal: A strategic opening – opinion The purpose of diplomacy should not be to rescue the regime from the consequences of its own failures. June 16, 2026
