Foreign Policy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met this week with the leaders of Russia, China, and Iran, confirming Ankara's ambition to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He emphasized that this move does not indicate a distancing from the West or a departure from existing alliances.

The British Foreign Secretary is expected to present a package of measures against the settlements, which may include a trade boycott. Israel clarifies that the move will not pass in silence, and recalls the precedent in which Spain and the Netherlands were pushed out of involvement in Gaza. Background: a diplomatic effort to curb a trend in Europe.

A senior White House official told Reuters: "We continue to exert pressure on Iran, but November is a higher priority." The administration prefers to focus on increasing economic pressure until after the elections. According to sources, J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio are among the senior administration officials who support keeping the conflict "quiet" until after the elections. In the background...

A letter sent to EU High Representative Kaja Kallas reveals a new and dangerous initiative for Israel. A number of countries, including major ones, are demanding to cancel the need for unanimous consent in foreign policy areas. The implication: Israel could become exposed to more sanctions and harsher measures that are currently blocked during votes.

After vetoing the condemnation of the E1 plan, Slovenian PM Janez Janša continues his pro-Israel line and has publicly spoken out against the country's president, who called for supporting the European position against the settlements. "No institution authorized under international law has determined that there is genocide," he said, and spoke out against the automatic adoption of "external...

Tehran has resumed threats against countries assisting the US, clarifying that it reserves the right to strike the source of any aggressive action. The regime is also signaling the possibility of disrupting oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz. Observers note that Iran views the current situation as a struggle for survival.

It is doubtful that there is anyone in the American administration who holds more titles than Tom Barrack: US Ambassador to Turkey, Special Envoy to Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq. However, Barrack's most important title is not official — he is a close friend of President Donald Trump.

Media outlets in Turkey and circles identified with Qatar present the ties with Israel as a burden on Greece. A Maariv investigation reveals: the protest on the street is real, but in Athens, they are actually deepening security cooperation.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid presented his party's foreign policy goals, emphasizing the need to strengthen the alliance with the USA, restore ties with Europe, and pursue regional peace agreements.

Carlson made the claim on his podcast, where he criticizes Israel's attitude toward Christian symbols. Carlson called on Christians in the United States to pay attention to the American administration's policy toward Israel.

In a conversation with N12, Somali MP Abdullahi Hashi Abib tells about the immense influence of Turkey in Somalia, which has become a scene of friction between Israel and Turkey.

Perhaps one must reach the conclusion that today's Europe, despite the Second World War, the Holocaust, and the Cold War, is not so different from the Europe of yesterday, and not only regarding the Jewish issue.

A tragedy for generations: The US President has managed over the years to position himself as a political brand of "strength" - but the facts on the ground show otherwise.

Donald Trump, through his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is working on a plan to rehabilitate Iran and return it to the 'family of nations.' The President is also harboring a dream of an official visit to Tehran, which he calculates would earn him a Nobel Peace Prize.

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro criticizes Israeli public diplomacy and the issue of Haredi conscription, assesses that J.D. Vance is leading the Republican race for 2028, and warns of the deepening rift in the American right and radicalization on the left against Israel and the USA.

A Financial Times investigation reveals the depth of the turmoil in the US State Department: thousands have left, more than half of ambassadorial positions are vacant, and veteran diplomats warn that Trump is weakening the US foreign policy apparatus for years to come.

Professor Yossi Shain warned of a severe erosion in Israel's status in the US, arguing that hostility toward Israel has become a profitable political tool and that support for it is weakening even among Republicans and in the White House.

American efforts to advance arrangements with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran pose a strategic challenge to Israel: how to maintain freedom of security action without clashing with Washington.

Trump announced that the US would "lower its profile" regarding Iran, but Suleiman Maswada warns that the direction could flip quickly: "Tomorrow he could declare war." He later also addressed the strengthening of Hamas and the storm surrounding Rambam Hospital.

It is convenient to label harsh reactions towards Israel as antisemitism, but this definition is exaggerated. In my view, this is an anti-Israel sentiment. Public diplomacy (Hasbara) will not stop the criticism. The only way to restore support is a change of government in Israel.

Ahead of the US midterm elections, Donald Trump is attempting to avoid further entanglement with Iran to protect his party's majority in Congress. Meanwhile, Tehran believes that political and economic pressures will constrain the president, while anti-Israel sentiment continues to rise within the Democratic Party.

Ahead of the elections, Dr. Mordechai Kedar estimates that the countries of the region are preparing for the day after Donald Trump and see Iran as a power that survived the campaign - and it pushes them toward new security alliances.

Israel views with gravity Hamas's announcement regarding the suspension of the phase, due to alleged "violations" by Israel. A sharp message on the matter was conveyed to Qatar. Hamas: "We will leave the door open". Today: The cabinet will convene to discuss.

The President of Iran rejected claims of a dispute with the armed forces, accused the US of thwarting understandings with Europe regarding the snapback mechanism, and said: "I am not afraid of death for the sake of God - for me, it is a victory."

Instead of enforcing international law, the US is negotiating the very freedom of navigation — and paying Iran with strategic concessions. The only way to neutralize the extortion: a diplomatic firewall, determined military enforcement, and an economic safety net.

The tension in the Persian Gulf brings to mind Churchill's famous observation about Americans. Donald Trump now finds himself deep in a cycle of frustration, struggling to navigate Middle Eastern realities.

The Dutch law, which boycotts Israeli goods produced in the settlements and on the Golan Heights, is stricter than the laws of other countries on the continent. Perhaps this is not surprising.

US President Donald Trump lost his temper during a security meeting due to frustration over the lack of progress in Iran negotiations. The White House denied the report, which also highlights deep divisions within the administration regarding the war's objectives.

During a conference, the chairman of the "Yashar!" party was asked about his position on Qatar, presenting a line different from that of Naftali Bennett. Eisenkot clarified that Qatar is not legally defined as such, comparing the relationship to the complexity regarding Turkey: "It carries out very negative activity, but trade is still maintained with it."

The PM said he presented the US President with three options regarding the regime in Tehran during their meeting in Washington: 'It is his decision.'

While Qatar does not engage in direct military conflict, it utilizes massive leverage that threatens Israel's security. Funding, propaganda, and ties to terrorist organizations remain key tools for Doha, necessitating a more sophisticated and consistent strategy from Jerusalem.

Benjamin Netanyahu's party with the Americans is over: he burned all bridges with the Democrats long ago. But recently, against the backdrop of the war with Iran that leads nowhere, he has also lost a large segment of the Republican Party.

A day after the meeting at the White House, a senior political source briefed journalists in Washington on the talks between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The discussion covered Iran, the status of Mojtaba Khamenei, and the IDF's presence in Lebanon and Syria.

After facing numerous attacks, Abu Dhabi is working to gradually renew ties with Tehran, assessing that the Iranian regime will emerge from the war weakened but not defeated. Simultaneously, the UAE is deepening security cooperation with Israel and the US in preparation for potential future escalation.

The cooling atmosphere in Washington on the eve of the leaders' meeting reflects systemic disagreements. From the sale of F-35s to Turkey and a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, to contacts for a ceasefire with Iran without Israel, the crisis is centered on White House skepticism regarding the Prime Minister's reliability and Israel's increasing isolation in American public opinion.

Our political and diplomatic commentator Yaakov Bardugo addressed the expected visit of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the USA. Bardugo emphasized that although it is an important visit, it is not "dramatic" or one that "totally changes the reality in the region," but rather a "working visit" that will focus primarily on the Iranian issue.

Brigadier General (res.) Assaf Orion explained at the National Security Conference why total reliance on the US is like a "thin thread," why giving up on Europe is dangerous, and what is the illusion behind the call for independence in arms production.

For years we have become accustomed to believing that the United States is Israel's greatest ally. There is no doubt that it provides us with security assistance, political backing, and advanced technologies. But are its interests always identical to ours? I am not sure. When looking at the big picture, it is hard to ignore the fact that the United States is the world's largest arms superpower.

The Democratic Party was for decades the natural home for American Jews and for support for Israel, but since tensions began between Netanyahu and Obama, and even more so since October 7, relations have been deteriorating. Attorney Ido Dambin, an expert on American politics and Israel-USA relations, explains where the rift comes from and why the current situation allows figures hostile to Israel...