Middle East

Trump must choose Israeli strike in Iran over weak nuclear deal

Within a few years, Iran could resume its nuclear ambitions – this time with a bolstered ballistic arsenal and possibly intercontinental capabilities, posing a direct threat to the United States.

By RAPHAEL BENLEVI
14/05/2025

Trump hopes for Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords and stability in region

Trump's many for the middle east. Aside from Riyadh possibly joining Abraham accords, he hopes for a better deal with Iran and stability for the new Syrian government with all sanctions removed

By REUTERS
13/05/2025
 Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. February 20, 2025.

How Hamas used American Hostage Edan Alexander as a pawn

Hamas knows that the price tag is a near-term end to the hostilities in Gaza. The stakes are high.

By DR. DAN DIKER
13/05/2025

Iran’s president looks to central Asia for increasing ties

Iranian president hosts the prime minister of Uzbekistan.

As Trump arrives, Iran highlights its armed forces

“Our Armed Forces are in a state of full readiness to deal with any situation,” Baqeri told commanders at the Army’s First Naval Region.

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in Hula, southern Lebanon

The IDF stated that the reestablishment of the site and activities conducted there constituted a violation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. 

Despite criticism, Trump's sidelining is still likely in Israel's interest

US President Donald Trump’s recent actions may also serve as a keen reminder that Trump will not follow Netanyahu’s lead on regional affairs. Rather, Netanyahu is expected to follow Trump’s lead.

By JASON SILVERMAN
13/05/2025

California of the Middle East: The ‘Wild East’ vision for peace and security

A deal can be structured that would address the needs of the various parties of the Middle East and therefore create long-term stability.

13/05/2025

American strength lies in preservation of history, not in destruction

This continuity of purpose connects us directly to those post-war days of moral clarity. The Survivors' Talmud reminds us that we must recognize that some principles transcend our division.

12/05/2025
  Calev Ben-David (R) speaks to Elliot Jager (L) in the Jerusalem Post podcast studio.

Palestinian state? Iran nuclear deal? What will Trump's Middle East visit mean?

On episode five of The Jerusalem Dispatch, Elliot Jager and Calev Ben David discuss the upcoming Middle East conference, the Pulitzer Prize Committee, Pope Leo XIII’s namesake, and more.

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