Opinion

Washington seeks a manageable relationship; Tehran seeks a revolution. No treaty can bridge that gap.

Everyone in Washington knew that Israel possessed a rare ability to achieve results. Quite a few countries sought closer ties with Israel because of its standing.

Political Islam, or Islamism, despite its modern aspects and appearance, has its roots in the original Islam of Medina. It was there that the Prophet Muhammad established the first Islamic state.

Otherwise known as “pay-for-slay,” the funds reward terrorists and their families with monthly stipends for murdering Israelis and Americans.

Despite what many perceive as a troubling departure from statesmanlike conduct, Netanyahu’s political standing has remained relatively stable.

It is not enough for Israeli officials to say that Trump understands Israel’s position. This is not a great deal. It is a dangerous one.

Current officials have wink-and-nodded their way through years of rising anti-Jewish hatred, offering just enough condemnation to seem responsible while doing just enough nothing to stay comfortable.

To demand only peace when killers are at your doorstep is as foolish as standing on an electrified stage in the middle of a lightning storm.

As long as the parallel structures of the IRGC dictate Iran’s wealth, institutional moderation is an impossibility.

Public backlash over proposed legislation reflects a broader struggle over how Israel defines service, sacrifice and equality.