The Trump-Putin Syria Ceasefire Puts Russia On Israel’s Border
Does the southwest Syria ceasefire make a Iranian presence on Israel’s border more or less likely? A great deal depends on Moscow.
How Trump Can Clinch A Mideast Peace Deal — If He Follows These Simple Steps
The Oslo negotiating rule that “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed” holds the solvable issues hostage to the unsolvable ones.
Why Trump’s Peace Push Could Spur Violence In Israel
Experience teaches us that a failed attempt at peace can be worse than none.
What Do Russia’s ‘Safe Zones’ In Syria Mean For U.S. And Israel?
What could Russian-sponsored “safe zones” across the Golan border mean for Israel and the U.S.?
Chemical Reaction: Trump Fires Off Missile Message To Assad, Putin
Trump’s behavior Thursday night was capricious at the personal level, but measured at the strategic level.
Israel’s Next Big War
The outcome could cause considerable destruction inside Israel, but also strengthen strategic ties with Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
Why Benjamin Netanyahu's Dream of Building Arab Alliances Doomed to Fail
Benjamin Netanyahu has been speaking lately about working with Arab states. Yossi Alpher writes Israel has tried the tactic before — and failed.
Why Another War in Gaza Is All But Inevitable
The guns of Gaza have fallen silent for now. But Yossi Alpher says there has been almost no progress toward a permanent peace — making a new conflict all but inevitable.
Why Israel Is Right To Launch Gaza Ground War To Root Out Terror
Is Israel justified in launching a ground war in Gaza? Yossi Alpher says yes because the IDF is acting to curb rocket fire — and Hamas can end the war anytime it wants.
Why Israel Wants an Independent Kurdistan
Kurds have taken advantage of the implosion of Iraq to push forward with their dream for an independent state. Why is Israel so quick to jump on the bandwagon?
