On Saturday, an unnamed source in the Biden administration said that the Israelis had “essentially” endorsed a “framework” for a long-term cease fire in the Gaza Strip. The deal reportedly would result in the release of some of the hostages…
It took only a few days after Oct. 7 for the Biden administration to resume pushing for the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza and the West Bank. As far as Washington is concerned, the only appropriate response to…
About three months ago, after months of drone strikes and other attacks on our ships and troops in the Middle East, this column asked how President Biden would respond when one of those attacks took the life of a U.S….
The killing of three U.S. soldiers and the wounding of more than 40 other American troops in Jordan by Iranian-backed proxies has led some American political leaders and observers to call for direct U.S. attacks on Iran. Joseph Epstein, writing…
Yesterday morning, three U.S. service members were killed and at least 25 were injured in an attack on a U.S. base in Jordan. The attack was carried out by Iranian proxies, part of broader regional turmoil. This needless loss of…
Each morning for the last several days I’ve turned first for news concerning the two SEALs lost at sea off the coast of Somalia, hoping—by this moment, hoping against all hope—that they will somehow be found alive. I’ve been privileged…
On Monday, Iran took responsibility for a series of missiles that exploded near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq — missiles that had allegedly been intended to take out “headquarters of spies” and “anti-Iranian terrorist gatherings in parts of the region.” On…
Something good happened this past week in south Florida. After being briefed and educated by activists affiliated with the Middle East Forum (MEF), a group of responsible public officials and business leaders prevailed upon a local hotel to refrain from…
In the face of almost daily evidence to the contrary, Democrats continue to insist that Joe Biden is not senile. At least they say this for public consumption. What they think in private is anyone’s guess and may not be suitable…
Truth is a rare commodity when it comes to international organizations. This is all the more so when it comes to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the internationally funded welfare organization for Palestinians. For decades critics have…