Trump warns Iraq of the dangers Nouri al-Maliki returning, but will he be outmaneuvered? - opinion
Trump tells Iraq’s parliament that reinstating Maliki would risk chaos, poverty, and undermine US support.
Donald Trump promised to help Iranians – when is that help coming? - opinion
Anger against the regime will doubtless persist, but what has happened may well be perceived by the people of Iran as a form of betrayal by Trump and the US.
Britain's Jewish community pushes back as antisemitism reaches historic levels
After October 7, British Jews abandon quiet diplomacy, mobilize institutions, and secure unprecedented government backing
Syria's future: Can Ahmed al-Sharaa reconcile democracy, Islam, and minority rights? - opinion
Ahmed al-Sharaa clearly does not believe his twin aspirations are mutually incompatible, though they may be. Where is an Islamic state that is truly democratic?
A pro-Israel bookshelf: Top book recommendations by a veteran reviewer
Dedicated readers, I thought, might welcome the chance to learn about books and authors they could have overlooked.
Why Washington shifts from Syria’s Kurds to Sharaa - opinion
Trump’s military and political backing for the SDF as the central anti‑ISIS instrument has now evolved to a policy where they are a problem that needs solving.
Why Israel was right to recognize Somaliland - opinion
Somaliland’s six million people see Israel’s recognition as a long-overdue reward for decades of successful state-building.
Yemen’s fractured power struggle deepens its humanitarian, political crisis - opinion
As Yemen fractures between competing power centers, millions face poverty and hunger.
The BBC haunted by bias - and the Israeli connection
Senior journalist Malcolm Balen examined hundreds of hours of BBC broadcast material, TV and radio, analyzing the content in minute detail. His 20,000-word report was later classified as top secret.
Hamas-Israel deadlock leaves Trump’s Gaza plan in limbo - opinion
Gaza’s ceasefire holds, but Trump’s 20-point plan faces obstacles as Hamas and Israel remain at an impasse.
