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Allison Kaplan Sommer
‘Nakba Day’ Incidents Worry Israelis and Embarrass the IDF
The restraint of the Israel Defense Forces on the Syrian border may have saved lives and prevented a PR disaster today, but it may have also emboldened Israel’s enemies. (More from Michael Totten: "Nakba Day’s Deadly Political Theater.")
Israelis Try To Start Their Own Tea Party
A small rally commences an attempt to bring the American movement to the Knesset.
Will the Real Bibi Netanyahu Please Stand Up?
Israelis on the right and the left are wondering whether their prime minister may be undergoing a political mid-life crisis.
Missile Attacks Rock Red Sea Resorts
The attacks may mean that Hamas is sending a message to President Abbas, warning him not to sit directly across the negotiating table from the Israelis.
Rough Seas for Israel After Gaza Flotilla Intercepted (Updated through the day)
The unavoidable PR fallout from the deaths of at least 14 activists has already roiled the capitals of Europe and may cause unrest among the Israeli Arab population. (Updated continuously as news arrives.) (Also: Watch Richard Landes direct from Jerusalem on PJTV.)
‘Tiny Chair’ Diplomacy Harms Israel-Turkey Relations
Israel's deputy foreign minister tries to humiliate a Turkish ambassador by sitting him in a smaller chair. Really.
Egypt’s Steel Wall: An Attempt to Placate the U.S.?
Egypt's decision to wall off Gazan tunnels is being condemned across the Arab world.
What Can Israel Teach the U.S. About Airport Security?
It's not what's in their shoes or underwear. It's what's in their minds.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Fated to Cease
Residents of southern Israel and Gaza are enjoying the quiet — but don't expect it to last.
