COMMENTARY

The desire of eastern Jerusalem Arabs to integrate in Israeli society outweighs the threats of the Palestinian Authority.
Dr. David Koren, Advisor to the Mayor of Jerusalem, and a fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies, talks about the struggle between Israelization and Islamization in eastern Jerusalem.

Stemming The Tide: France Boosts Aid To Jordan For Syrian Refugees.
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: Macron is seeking to fill the void left by the US in the Middle East, and boost France’s hard and soft power in the region.

No Matter Who Wins the Syrian Civil War, Israel Loses.
General Amidror: “We cannot do everything, but we can do a lot to force the Iranians to decide if they are ready to pay the price” for their intervention in Syria.

'Hamas leaders should fear assassinations'
JISS President Prof. Efraim Inbar says Israel must exact a higher price from Hamas to ensure quiet, including targeting the leadership.

A Strategic Vision for the Eastern Mediterranean.
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman comments on the new dynamics of the region.

Syria in Gaza, Without the Russians.
Dr. Eran Lerman: The Gaza Strip is a microcosm of what is happening throughout the region - a reflection of the broader conflicts throughout the Middle East.

With an eye on Syria, Israel seeks broader truce in Gaza.
General Amidror: Israel needs to focus on the real issue: Iran in Syria, not on Hamas.

Is South America turning Pro-Israel?
Dr. Emmanuel Navon: One of the reasons for Israel's diplomatic foray into the Americas is thwarting Iranian expansionism.

Israel’s “Top Military Strategist” Talks War and Peace
Israeli muscle has left the Jewish state with only 1.5 security problems: Iran and Hezbollah. But that doesn’t mean the next conflict won’t be “a very, very nasty war.”

Between Ceasefire and War: Gaza on a Knife's Edge.
Dr. Eran Lerman: In a war to eradicate Hamas, the unknowns outweigh the perceived benefits.