Diplomacy, Drones and a DNI who does not deny

The lessons of Biden’s first Syria strike and the one against MBS By Amir Oren Within one day, February 25, the Biden Administration has undertaken two significant actions vis-a-vis the…

Masks & Costumes: Purim 2021

Israelis today donned costumes for the Purim holiday, this year with the required addition of face masks amid coronavirus fears. Purim, which is marked between yesterday and this coming Sunday…

Iran tops Israel-Bahrain talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bahrain’s Crown Prince Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa held talks over the telephone, according to statements from both Jerusalem and Manama. Bahrain and…

US strikes Iran proxies in Syria

United States President Joe Biden authorized his first known military action by ordering air strikes on Iran-backed militia in eastern Syria at dawn. The strikes appeared to be limited in…

Israel shares vaccines internationally

[Editor's Note: The post has been updated to reflect the suspension of Israel's donation program abroad]. Israel is now donating surplus COVID-19 vaccines to friendly nations. After stating that his…

US to rejoin UNHRC, shield Israel

The United States is seeking to re-join the controversial United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), where the administration of US President Joe Biden says it will press to eliminate a…

UN: urgent help needed to avert Yemen crisis

The United Nations describes Yemen as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 80% of the people in need. Sir Mark Andrew Lowcock, a British economist who serves as the Under-Secretary-General…

Gantz issues warning to Hezbollah

Israel’s Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz conducted a situational assessment and discussion with senior military staff during an inspection of the IDF 91st Division in the north. The…