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Biden fast-tracks weapons sales to Israel, drawing fire from some in his own party
As Israel’s war against Hamas enters its third month, the Biden administration’s decision to bypass Congress and approve emergency weapons sales to its Middle East ally has drawn the ire of some lawmakers. Congress was away for the winter recess…
Lesson of the Strike That Killed Soleimani
Four years ago this week, at the direction of the president, forces under my command struck and killed Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad. He was arriving there to coordinate attacks on our embassy and coalition targets across the region. Our…
To solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: First confront Iran
For too long, a two-state solution has been a panacea for peace in the Middle East. But it will never come about until diplomats and politicians address the real reason why the region remains in chaos: the destabilizing role Iran…
The Casualties in Gaza Don’t Indicate War Crimes
A single death might be a tragedy and a million a statistic, as the saying goes, but there is no number of deaths that automatically constitutes a war crime. Increasingly, Israel’s critics are using the number of Gazans killed to…
The Potential Impact of the Growing Rift Between Israel and Washington
As the war in the Middle East rages into the new year and concerns over the Palestinian death toll mount, officials are rapidly and openly diverging from the administration’s initial messaging of devout support for Israel. In perhaps his harshest…
Arizona sheriffs reaffirm support for Israel, local Jewish community
The Arizona Sheriffs’ Association reaffirmed their support for Israel and protecting the state’s Jewish community. The events in Israel and Gaza have gained global attention since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. Critics have argued that Israel’s response to Hamas…
Hamas’ recent battle cry for violence against US latest in litany of threats
JERUSALEM – The Hamas movement intensified its campaign of terrorism targeting American interests, declaring in a chilling December announcement that more violence is warranted against the U.S. after the jihadi group murdered over 30 Americans and over a thousand Israelis…
To Deter Houthi Strikes in Red Sea, US Must Turn From Defense to Offense
As Israel continues its counter-attack against Hamas in Gaza, Houthi rebels in Yemen have stepped up their aerial assaults on international shipping in the Red Sea. In this op-ed, former vice admirals Mark I. Fox and John W. Miller, who…