Carrie Hart, at The Blogs

Feb 18, 2025, 8:36 PM

More Israeli hostages released, then a future war with Hamas

This week, news agencies have been speculating how many bodies of hostages will be released to Israel by Hamas this coming Thursday, and how many living hostages will be released to Israel on Saturday. It appears that both Israel and...

Feb 5, 2025, 10:01 PM

A New Era in the Middle East: US — Israel Relations

U.S. President Donald Trump visiting Israel in May 2017, featured at the President's House, during his first term in office. Photo by Carrie Hart.

Whether you agree or not with the principles outlined in the recent White House press conference between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and US President Donald Trump, it was tightly scripted to show both countries are in a stronger...

Dec 12, 2024, 11:43 PM

Israel’s new blossoming friendship with Paraguay

Promoting bilateral relations between Israel and Paraguay at Israel's Foreign Ministry. Photo by Carrie Hart

Thursday, December 12, 2024, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) hosted a reception for the visiting President of Paraguay, Santiago Pena. Accompanying him were Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar. The reception drew ambassadors, diplomats,...

May 22, 2024, 9:59 PM

Is now the time to prepare to make Aliyah?

Jewish Agency in Israel. Photo by Carrie Hart

Most universities in America are on summer break and maintaining quiet, while others are still dealing with the aftermath of anti-semitic acts against Jewish students on campus. Even with the anti-Israel encampments gone, universities like DePaul in Chicago, have...

Apr 25, 2024, 1:02 PM

Israel’s unique way of providing for lone soldiers

Taking a break on the outdoor patio at the Beit HaKerem Lone Soldiers Center in memory of Michael Levin. Photo by Carrie Hart.

Taking care of lone soldiers has been a commitment by the state of Israel, which extends to the NGO’s and volunteers that assist in meeting their vital needs. Before October 7, 2023, a divided nation was threatened by some soldiers...

Mar 7, 2024, 11:02 PM

Israel strengthens ties with its global allies

Israel Allies Foundation Chairman's Conference participants, at The David Citadel Hotel , Jerusalem, March 2024. Photo by Carrie Hart.

Legislators in parliaments, worldwide, participated in the annual Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) Chairman’s Conference, in Jerusalem, March 3-5, 2024. According to conference organizers, it marked the largest political solidarity mission to gather in Israel’s capital city since the Hamas...

Jan 31, 2024, 3:05 PM

A NATIONAL PRIORITY FOCUS: Israel’s Internal Security

Despite Israeli counter terror operations, especially in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), there was a sharp rise in Palestinian attacks against Jews last year, as well as violent crimes involving Israeli Arabs and Bedouins. The increased number of...

Dec 8, 2023, 3:10 AM

NEW INTERESTS, NEW STRATEGIES: Israel’s northern border

Section of Israeli northern border security wall with Lebanon. In the town of Shtula. Wall painted by Artists4Israel. Photo by Carrie Hart, May 2023.

While Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza, eliminating the stronghold of Hamas in that territory, which is seen as a vital national security interest for Israel and other nations, eyes are turning more and more to what is...

Nov 8, 2023, 2:23 AM

THE WAR IN ITS SECOND MONTH: The strength of the IDF prevails

The 30-day mourning period in Israel has ended, with Jews remembering the October 7, 2023 Hamas massacre of family and friends in southern communities, that led to the Simchat Torah War – also referred to as “Iron Swords.” While the...

Sep 28, 2023, 4:04 PM

Antisemitism, anti-Israel bias worries US campus students

CAMERA-affiliated students at CAMERA's 2023 International Student Leadership Conference. (Used with permission).

Despite massive protests by hundreds of students, community members, and Jewish organizations, to stop the spread of antisemitism on campuses, the University of Pennsylvania went on with its plans to conduct a weekend Jew-hating conference right before the eve...

About Me

Carrie Hart is a news analyst reporting on political, diplomatic, military and social issues as they relate to Israel, the Middle East, and the international community.