Middle East
With Trump distracted by Iran, Netanyahu is squeezing Gaza
The U.S. administration needs to use its leverage to get Israel to follow through on the ceasefire agreement
July 21, 2026
The U.S. administration needs to use its leverage to get Israel to follow through on the ceasefire agreement
A slim majority of voting Democrats defied leader Jeffries, backing failed Massie amendment to cut $3.3 billion
The senator was an inspiration to those who believed military power was essential to making the world 'right.' Others thought he lost his 'America First' perspective in Ukraine and Israel.
Forcing a hard wedge against the country's Shia is exactly what Israel wants, but it could imperil a wide range of US interests in the Middle East
Critics say the Tel Aviv speech was more about managing a Democratic base that is quite all done with the 'special relationship'
Resumed airstrikes on both sides underscore both the fragility and the mixed interpretations of the 14-point document
