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Jul 18, 2026, 8:43 PM

The Tale of Two Countries: A Reflection on Israel’s Divide

Israel, a land of contrasts, tells the tale of two countries existing within one nation. In one realm, there are those who selflessly serve their country, while in the other, there are those who do not. The former, known...

Sam Lehman-Wilzig

Jul 17, 2026, 12:08 PM

The Middle East’s ‘Babushka Doll’ Syndrome: States within States

A “Babushka Doll” comprises several layers of ever smaller dolls nestled within each other. It turns out that some Middle East countries have a similar configuration – but as opposed to the Babushka, in a national context it’s a...

Jul 16, 2026, 12:41 PM

Who Really Rules Iran?

Close-up view of Middle East map highlighting countries and borders, as from Pexels website (URL is https://www.pexels.com/photo/middle-eastern-countries-in-a-world-map-8828624/).

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has transformed Iran's political landscape into a contest among competing centers of authority. While the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps appears more influential than ever, the balance between military leaders, elected officials, and the...

Jul 15, 2026, 6:15 AM

Proportionality in War

"Moshe, what do you know about proportionality in war?" "I know that every Zionist—and every Jew—should understand those words. They ought to be part of everyone's vocabulary. Whether we're talking about Gaza, Iran, or Lebanon, proportionality is always an argument....

Jose Lev Alvarez Gomez

Jul 12, 2026, 10:37 PM

Israel Needs a Decapitation Deterrence Doctrine

President Trump recently stated on Truth Social that he has already directed the U.S. military “to fire one thousand missiles” and sustain operations to decimate and destroy Iran if the Mullahs assassinate him. This position stems from Israel’s intelligence...

Jul 11, 2026, 9:10 PM

We Want to Hear Mojtaba Khamenei…At Least

On July 11, one day after burying his father, Iran's Revolutionary Guard released a fresh written statement in the name of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. It vowed to avenge the blood of Ali Khamenei and of every martyr of...

Jul 10, 2026, 5:48 PM

A crisis gone to waste

Every candidate needs an emergency. Emanuel came to Tel Aviv to nominate Israel’s status quo

Jul 10, 2026, 12:15 AM

Missile Defense Worked. Can Israel Count on It Working Next Time?

Over the past few months, we have witnessed unprecedented success and cooperation between the US, Israel, and Gulf states, especially with regard to missile defense. Facing renewed retaliatory strikes between the US and Iran, what are the key lessons...

Jose Lev Alvarez Gomez

Jul 9, 2026, 11:17 PM

Israel Saved Its Enemies. Turn Mercy Into Leverage

A former Ichilov Hospital spokesman recently revealed that years ago, at Mossad’s request and with prime ministerial approval, an Israeli physician traveled to Turkey and saved President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s life by treating his cancer. This follows the documented...

Jul 9, 2026, 7:09 AM

Trump Attacked Iran. A Window Opens for Israel.

The United States struck Iran for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, and Iran responded by targeting American military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Tehran finished, dismissed any further negotiations as a waste...

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