Diplomacy
Israel spotlights UN bias ahead of 2026 vote, but change rests with donors - analysis
There is a sprawling, well-funded, bureaucratic international ecosystem that has spent years normalizing a singular narrative about the Jewish state. It’s called the United Nations.
Democrats urge Trump to reverse mass ambassador recalls
Israel must create a civilian public diplomacy corps now - comment
Iran pushes for cultural, economic diplomacy with nations across central Asia - report
Israeli technology has become the country’s most powerful diplomatic asset - opinion
The future of Israeli diplomacy will be shaped not only by alliances or declarations, but by technologies so essential that they bind nations together in ways traditional diplomacy cannot.
Is Pakistan pushing for a greater role in the Middle East over South Asia? - analysis
Several recent meetings indicate Pakistan’s potential shift from a focus on South Asia to West Asia. This may also reflect its intention to work more closely with the US under Donald Trump.
From distance to dialogue: Rethinking Israel-Armenia ties - opinion
As the South Caucasus undergoes a profound transformation and the Middle East enters a new diplomatic era, Israel has a rare chance to convert dormant affinities into durable strategic capital.
Trump officials refused Israeli request to keep some US sanctions imposed on Syria - report
Israeli officials reportedly requested that some sanctions would remain imposed, to be used as leverage for future negotiations with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara.
How Israel's amateur radio operators used quiet diplomacy, saved lives on Oct. 7 - opinion
In a world where trust has become a scarce resource, amateur radio operators offer something different: human communication that connects people around the world who share the same passion.
The Israeli side of the story deserves to be heard - opinion
It is important for opinion shapers, journalists, researchers, and all those who work in the business of information and knowledge to visit Israel and tell the story as it truly is.
The US must push Palestinians with sanctions, ostracizations instead of coddling - opinion
An end to the conflict will continue to be impeded by Palestinian intransigence until serious actions against them demonstrate that reform is their only path to survival.
Could Hamas be disarmed by an IRA-style decomissioning scheme? - opinion
To identify the IRA and its history with Hamas in any but the most superficial terms is totally unrealistic.
Trump’s strategy exposes Netanyahu’s dangerous miscalculation - opinion
Israel’s Syria and Palestinian policies may collide with President Donald Trump's push for stability in the region.
China, Saudi Arabia agree to deepen coordination, communication, enhance relations
A joint statement did not elaborate on which issues the countries will strengthen coordination, but mentioned China's support for Saudi Arabia and Iran developing and enhancing their relations.
Israel's global standing slowly recovers as diplomatic tsunami begins to recede
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Israel's international standing is shifting, moving from isolation to slow, uneven recovery as global engagement grows.