Bibi and Trump vs. the ‘Deep State’
It’s hard to ignore the parallels: two nations engaged in separate yet very similar struggles surrounding the future of their democratic systems.
DMV Jewish Organizations Stepping Up to Help Federal Employees
The cuts are unprecedented, with huge numbers of individuals affected in ways they had not been in previous crises like COVID and government shutdowns. Now many Jewish community organizations are taking steps to help imperiled federal employees.
Whether Iron or Golden, Israel Ready to Assist U.S. in Developing a Dome
When President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “The Iron Dome for America,” it was recognized as a nod to the power of Israel’s homegrown, highly successful rocket defense system.
Emperors, Trolls and Pretenders to the Throne
Amid the Trump administration’s head-spinning foreign policy reorientation this week vis à vis Russia and Ukraine and its ongoing crusade to gut federal agencies at...
Analysis | A Tale of Two Press Conferences
In one ambitious swoop, Trump shook up how some people would think about Gaza—and greatly expanded the range of topics to be covered in any negotiations.
B’Ivrit | Israeli Media Excited Over Trump’s Plan for Gaza
The majority in Israel is fully on board with Trump’s plan, and the Israeli media is leading the way.
Mixed Feelings: Jewish and Muslim Groups React to Trump’s Gaza Takeover Idea
President Trump’s Gaza takeover idea was heavily criticized by Muslim organizations, while reaction among American Jewish ones was mixed.
Making Sense of Trump 2.0
It’s a Washington phenomenon that never ceases to amaze: In the course of one day, the nation’s ruling political landscape changes.
Opinion | When Your Enemy Is a Friend to Democracy
We need to learn to take our heroes where we find them.
Opinion | A Second Act for Trump and Israel
In his first term, Donald Trump achieved in the Middle East something that few presidents before him could match: the Abraham Accords.
Opinion | Are the Abraham Accords Coming Back to Life?
Over the past year, Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has fundamentally upended the Jewish state’s regional relationships—and brought down the curtain, at least temporarily, on Jerusalem’s previously vibrant ties to the countries of the Abraham Accords.