Diplomacy

Trump’s invitation to Putin for Board of Peace signals New World Order - opinion

The invitation is about structure, power, and a deliberate attempt to reshape the global order.

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin. His invitation to the Gaza Board of Peace is part of a wider US outreach, the writer notes.
Defense Minister Israel Katz and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias inspect the honour guard, prior to their meeting in Athens Greece, January 20, 2026

Iran, Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at summit with Greek counterpart

European Union, Israeli and German flags flutter near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2022

Majority of European MPs view Israel positively, call for cooperation, survey finds - exclusive

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.

Israel’s new geopolitical compass points east and south - opinion


Israel, US 'running out of patience' on Hezbollah disarming, may lead to war, officials warn

“Hezbollah is recovering day by day, and patience - both Israel’s and America’s - is beginning to run out, which may lead to an escalation in activity,” the officials said.

A Hezbollah terrorist walks beside coffins at a funeral for assassinated military chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai, in Beirut, Lebanon, November 24, 2025

Rubio instructs US diplomats to urge host gov'ts to restrict immigration - report

Diplomats were given talking points, including naming displacement and sexual assault as an impact of mass migration or the prevalence of radical Islam among certain populations.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to journalists at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport after the G7 foreign ministers meeting, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, November 12, 2025.

Trump escalates diplomatic efforts in Sudan, Ukraine conflicts

With peace deals in Sudan and Ukraine on the line, Trump’s diplomatic efforts reach a critical point in securing lasting arrangements.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 17, 2025

When interests align: Israel’s strengths and US interests - opinion

The greatest tension in the US-Israel relationship emerges when American administrations believe they understand Israel’s security needs better than Israelis themselves.

US AMBASSADOR to Israel Mike Huckabee visits the Western Wall in August. The words on his kippah read: ‘Together we will fight.’ American interests are served when Israel acts from strength, the writer asserts.

The United States, and Donald Trump, are flirting with Israel's enemies - opinion

Israel greatly benefited from the strength and fortitude displayed by the world’s superpower, which came to the rescue alongside the Jewish state.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump meets with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani onboard Air Force One during a refueling stop near Doha last month. The writer asks: Who is more duplicitous than Qatar?

As war reshapes Middle East, FM Gideon Sa'ar bets on Israel's new diplomatic center of gravity

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar: Despite ‘relentless’ 2025, none of the Abraham Accords countries cut ties with Israel – and more agreements are on the way.

Gideon Sa'ar

Trump embraces Saudis, UN backs Gaza plan, but Israel faces harsh Middle East reality

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: A UN resolution and a Saudi spectacle hinted at movement in the region, but the Middle East has a way of bringing even the boldest plans back down to earth.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed interest in joining the Abraham Accords if Israel shows a clear path to a Palestinian state. Here, MBS meets with US President Donald Trump during a bilateral meeting in the White House earlier this week.

Israel, US to accelerate production of Iron Dome, Iron Beam laser, David's Sling missiles

Amid concerns Israel could run out of Iron Dome interceptors and be left defenseless, the government announced it will accelerate the deployment of the Iron Beam system.

The Iron Beam laser defense system has shot down dozens of aerial threats during the war May 28, 2025

Iran ramps up anti-West rhetoric, expands influence in Iraq and Lebanon - analysis

Iran is strengthening ties with allies in Iraq and Lebanon while accusing the US and Israel of coercive diplomacy in its latest regional push.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, September 9, 2025.

'Whole world is against Israel': Northern Irish MP Sammy Wilson bears witness to the Jewish state

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Wilson, of the Democratic Unionist Party, has been an outspoken supporter of Israel for a long time, and said that the Jewish State's democratic strength impressed him.

Northern Irish MP Sammy Wilson [left] stands at mountain outpost.