An Arab Mandate for Palestine
Sooner or later, the war in Gaza will end. Hamas’s leaders hope that when it does, they will emerge from their tunnels to raise their green banners over the rubble — a symbolic victory for “Resistance” in the face of…
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G-7 Threatens Coordinated Sanctions if Iran Provides Ballistic Missiles to Russia
The U.S. and its allies will impose coordinated sanctions against Iran if it delivers ballistic missiles to Russia for use in its invasion of Ukraine, Group of Seven leaders said in a statement Friday. The warning is the latest escalation…
Azerbaijan, the Quiet Partner
In a World in Crisis, Balancing U.S. Priorities is an Imperative Rapprochement between Armenia and Azerbaijan may be on the horizon. On February 28, it was reported that Germany hosted the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan for two days…
Israel Destroying Hamas Amid International Fury and Skepticism
U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed his commitment to bring Israeli hostages home in his State of the Union address Thursday, spending 90 seconds supporting Israel and blaming Hamas for the atrocities it committed on Oct. 7 as well as for…
The day after: A plan for Gaza
What is next for Gaza? With or without a hostage deal, the best hope for peace depends on continuing along the path endorsed by President Biden after Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack: destroy Hamas’s military and governance capabilities, prevent its ability to threaten Israel again, and deal a defeat to Iran’s “axis of resistance.” Such hopes won’t be realized by military means alone.…
Joe Biden’s Plan for a Palestinian State Will Harm America and Israel
Hamas commits the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. Hundreds of civilians from Gaza actively participate in the slaughter. Spontaneous celebrations erupt from Khan Yunis to Ramallah. Washington’s preferred partner, the Palestinian Authority (PA), has yet to condemn the…
America Must Give Israel More Time To Defeat Hamas
Time is a precious commodity in Israel’s fight against Hamas terrorists. As Israel prepares to enter Hamas’s final stronghold, Rafah, the United States should ensure Israel has as much time as it needs to fully defeat Hamas. Fighting terrorists who…
National-Security Experts Unveil ‘Day After’ Plan for Post-War Gaza
A group of national-security experts, speaking with reporters on Friday, described a plan for a post-Hamas future in Gaza that aims to address both the humanitarian crisis in which Gazans find themselves and the necessity of eliminating radical anti-Israel and…
Task Force Proposes Plan for Internationally Financed Gaza Reconstruction
A new task force of former national security officials and business leaders released a proposal on Thursday to facilitate the rehabilitation of Gaza, eschewing some of the most common proposals for a post-war Gaza. Its centerpiece is a proposal for…
Ground Truth: The Disconnect, Context and Challenges of Israel’s War against Hamas
I had the privilege recently of participating in a study visit to Israel sponsored by the Jewish Institute of National Security for America. Along with a group of retired U.S. flag officers, the trip afforded the opportunity to gain additional…