Israel is Here to Stay, but Will Anyone Stand with Them?

In a last-minute dash to Washington DC, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will sit with President Trump tomorrow to discuss Iran. At stake is whether or not the Iranian regime will be left intact with their ballistic missile program and nuclear ambition alive and well. After weeks of US military buildup, promises to the Iranian …

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The Return of Ran Gvili and the Impact on Israeli Society

It is hard to imagine the collective heave of relief felt by Israelis on Monday, January 26, 2026. Ran Gvili's body was dug from a mass grave in Gaza and quickly identified, partially because he still wore the police uniform he donned on October 7, 2023, when he was murdered and taken into Gaza. Those …

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Trump’s Foreign Policy Team: Good, Bad, or Indifferent?

Welcome back, friends! I am eternally grateful for President Trump’s support of Israel during his first term.  But, with the exception of allowing Israel to take care of business in Gaza and helping the Israelis take out Iran’s nuclear facilities, I’m a bit more concerned during his second term.  We touched on one concern yesterday: …

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What to Think of President Trump’s “Board of Peace”

President Trump is in Davos for the World Economic Forum to bolster US presence on the world stage and to make deals intended to put America first. Quite frankly, there appears to be a paradox of thought. What do I mean by that? Let's take a look at Trump's "Board of Peace," which he says …

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