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Jewish anti-Zionists can’t be part of our ‘big tent’ community

Those Jews who seek Israel’s elimination aren’t “criticizing” Israel. They have joined forces with genocidal Islamists who justify Oct. 7 and the murder of Jews.  | Read More News from Israel 

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Could Sinwar’s assassination lead to the release of all 101 hostages?

Analysis: Experts believe Hamas may now release the 101 Israeli hostages after Sinwar’s death, but the process will be complex and is far from guaranteed; negotiations could resume, yet nothing is...

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Russia fends off domestic Islamic State attacks while expanding new dangerous...

Analysis: Moscow aims to boost its political influence as a superpower while mitigating domestic security risks from Islamist extremism and terrorism; and to advance its soft power diplomacy, Russia is...

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U.S. silent on the Khashoggi Killing but it’s essential to address it

Opinion:  By ignoring Khashoggi’s case, the U.S. undermines its moral authority as a leader in promoting democracy and human rights; despite the importance of U.S.-Saudi relations, Washington must...

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Triple saturation: Hezbollah’s new tactic behind attack on Netanyahu residence

Analysis: Hezbollah’s latest tactic involves combining heavy rocket barrages with drone strikes to overwhelm Israeli air defenses, aiming to cause confusion and increase damage from interception...

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Fighting back: Combatting the global rise in antisemitism

Analysis: Since October 7, global antisemitism has surged, with sharp increases in vandalism, threats and assaults against Jewish communities; countries like Germany, Argentina and South Africa have...

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Rebirth of the East: What follows the collapse of Iran’s regional influence?

Analysis: Following Israel’s strikes on Iranian-backed leaders in Lebanon and Syria, tens of thousands of Syrians and Lebanese celebrated in the streets; many view this as a pivotal moment for regional...

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The BBC renamed: The Tehran Broadcasting Station

Would the BBC have livestreamed a speech by Adolph Hitler? So why did it do so for Khamenei? Opinion.  | Read More News from Israel 

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Lebanon Maronite leader could be a bold challenge to Hezbollah

Analysis: Samir Geagea—one of Lebanon’s veteran leaders and a prominent opponent of Iran—is steadily gaining influence, as the US, backed by France, the UK, and Germany aims to rebuild Lebanon| Read...

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This Sukkot, it’s incumbent upon us to tell stories of a year past

Opinion: As with every Jewish holiday, the Harvest Festival’s ancient agricultural roots have evolved through generations; sadly, this year brings a new dimension—hostages and displaced families far...

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Iran ramps up intelligence operations to maintain power

Analysis: Iranian recruiters flood social media, with Azerbaijani immigrants proving easy targets; recent crackdowns reveal Revolutionary Guard’s tactics and coordination with proxies, highlighting...

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MBS holds the key: A regional Arab NATO could quell the Middle East fire

Opinion: A Regional Security Council, Arab-Regional NATO and intelligence agency would promote peace in the Middle East, reduce foreign military involvement and foster regional cooperation, counter...

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The world does not understand: UNRWA must be dismantled

Opinion:  UNRWA, established in 1949, was intended to resolve Palestinian refugee issues but has become redundant due to its failure to rehabilitate or integrate refugees; At minimum, it has...

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Israel’s alliance with the US has its limits

Opinion: The leaking of U.S. confidential files on Israel’s planned attack in Iran shouldn’t prevent cooperation between the countries, but Israel’s security and survival are more important than its...

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As terror threats mount, Europe must seek stronger cross-border cooperation

Opinion: Today, Europe faces heightened terror threats from both jihadist and far-right extremists, with the EU needing stronger intelligence-sharing mechanisms and bilateral partnerships to counter...

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30 years on: The fragile peace between Israel and Jordan

Commentary: Since Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination and King Hussein’s passing, Israel-Jordan relations have deteriorated, with cooperation fading; as tensions grow, this weekend marks 30 years of a peace...

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One year into war: Charting Israel’s path to resilience and victory

Analysis: As Israel reflects on the year since the October 7 terror attack, it faces the challenge of securing national safety while fostering societal resilience; With lessons learned, the nation...

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The speech UN’s Guterres should have given on Oct. 7: “’Time to correct our...

Opinion: While Antonio Guterres made a compelling case for condemning Hamas, he did not urge his organization to recognize it as a terrorist group; He also failed to address Iran’s multifaceted...

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Israeli strike could create deterrence, embolden Iranian opposition to the...

Analysis – The Israeli early morning strike was designed to make Iran think twice about attacking Israel in the future, but could also encourage internal opposition to the Iranian regime, especially...

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Voter Fraud––The issue that matters most in 2024

Clearly, the only thing Democrats have cared about for the past hundred years is winning elections at any cost. Beware. Opinion.  | Read More News from Israel 

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