Israel continues actively seeking to reestablish security on multiple fronts. In Gaza, Israel is expanding military operations—including an ambitious plan to control 75 percent of the enclave by August—while recently launching a new aid distribution effort involving private contractors,…
On May 21, a gunman ambushed and killed two young Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. following a social gathering for young Jewish professionals. The alleged shooter shouted “free Palestine” and “I did it for…
After President Donald Trump’s trip to the Middle East failed to yield a hostage release deal, Israel escalated its offensive in Gaza. This expanded campaign has involved strikes against nearly 700 terror targets in recent days, the elimination of dozens…
On May 13, President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia, kicking off a pivotal three-day regional trip that includes visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. While President Trump has focused on economic matters, announcing $600 billion in…
Israel’s Security Cabinet on May 4 approved a new offensive against Hamas that would involve the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) taking and holding territory within Gaza. The new operation, “Gideon’s Chariots,” is expected to begin after President Donald Trump’s…
Next week, President Trump’s first major international trip of his second term takes him to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. His visits come at a critical time, amid his administration’s ongoing nuclear talks with Iran, America’s…
The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria at the end of 2024 may have removed a brutal dictator and dislodged Iran, but serious questions remain regarding the motivations and the new government. Led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, commander of the…
Turkey wants back into the F-35 program, after having been blocked by the United States from procuring and producing the American F-35 fifth generation fighter in 2019. The decision to block came after numerous warnings to Turkey over its…
Israel continues military operations in Gaza with recent airstrikes targeting Hamas positions and infrastructure, including bulldozers and other equipment operatives used for planting explosives, digging tunnels, and breaching fences during the October 7 attack. This escalation comes as Prime…
As U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations plod into their third week, the Trump administration has split publicly between demanding full dismantlement and conceding compromises on Iran’s enrichment program. Amid recent reports the White House seeks to forestall Israeli military action, this raises…