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Nothing more dangerous than a Netanyahu scorned
Middle East

Nothing more dangerous than a Netanyahu scorned

Trump's Iran deal was not his idea and worse, it's getting in the way of the Israeli leader's political survival. Lebanon, unfortunately, will pay the price.

Iran to Israel: You hit Lebanon, and we'll hit the UAE
Middle East

Iran to Israel: You hit Lebanon, and we'll hit the UAE

Leaders in Tehran are quietly discussing ways to reestablish deterrence by threatening Tel Aviv's closest Gulf partner

If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon
Middle East

If Trump wants out of war he needs to stand up to Israel on Lebanon

Tel Aviv has controlled the talks from the beginning and as a result Hezbollah is stronger. Time for Washington to learn from history and take the reins.

gaza
Middle East

Israel's 'permanent security' quest is a policy with sinister implications

The goal of eliminating any potential or future threats, real or imaginary, will all but inevitably dehumanize and create new enemies

Rubio floats a disastrous plan for disarming Hezbollah
Middle East

Rubio floats a disastrous plan for disarming Hezbollah

By putting the onus on the Lebanese military, the US risks sparking civil strife

Marco Rubio, Michel Issa, Nada Hamadeh, Moawad, Yechiel Leiter
Middle East

Lebanon talks: A 'farce' disguising something much more sinister

What Israel and the US seek is not a peace deal but an agreement to turn the government in Beirut into something like the Palestinian Authority