https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2010/03/16/want-peace-between-israel-and-the-palestinians-bring-down-the-tehran-regime/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:50:13 -0400<![CDATA[A long time ago I decided not to &#8220;do&#8221; the Middle East, and although I&#8217;ve been afflicted with Iranian matters over the years, I have generally stayed away from the Arab-Israeli thing.  There is no shortage of smart people who deal with it;  I don&#8217;t really know the history of the region;  and I don&#8217;t speak or read any of the languages. My one insight into Israeli matters has to do with bridge (the card game).  Back in the seventies I coached their national team for a year (with splendid results, so I retired before I could screw up).]]>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:29:50 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2010/03/16/want-peace-between-israel-and-the-palestinians-bring-down-the-tehran-regime-n186841