'Defiance': A memoir of survival in a torn-apart Syria - review
A powerful account of survival, trauma, and political awakening amid Syria’s brutal war and a deeply fractured family life.
Testing EU-Israel relations - opinion
The political mood across much of Europe is too far gone for the EU’s strong criticism of Israel.
Will a new Sunni axis reshape the Middle East? - opinion
“Sunni axis” is a term that is gaining currency. It refers to a new security alliance of Sunni states that seems to be emerging, with the SMDA at its heart. Turkey and Qatar will probably join.
The bid to recapture Lebanon’s sovereignty - opinion
The restoration of national sovereignty is Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's priority.
Israel’s biggest diplomatic win since the Abraham Accords came from Milei’s Argentina
Israel and Argentina launch the Isaac Accords, aiming to reshape alliances and expand normalization into Latin America
France’s latest bid to broker Israel-Palestinian peace not likely to work - opinion
France is hosting another two-state summit, reviving decades of diplomacy that have rarely produced tangible results.
'Children of the American Jewish Ghetto': A Jewish community’s cherished past - review
A reference book recounting the lives and careers of a complete generation of accomplished American Jews, successful in a wide variety of careers and occupations.
Israel and UAE: A ‘brothers-in-arms’ alliance against Iran's growing threat - opinion
Even before the current Iran war, there was a clear trend of growing military and defense-industrial cooperation between Israel and the UAE.
Gaza peace plan faces delays as Hamas only signals partial disarmament - opinion
Gaza’s future may be on hold, but perhaps its governance could eventually be linked to a wider national framework and future elections.
Israel and Lebanon’s complicated talks: Is Hezbollah’s disarmament possible? - opinion
No one could deny that face-to-face Israel-Lebanon negotiations are long overdue – most would say by many decades.
