Israel

The Commitment Ploy

Those pushing Obama to action in defense of his red lines were the ones who wanted the lines drawn in the first place.

Revisiting Israel's Fraying Image

Surely it is better to hope for progress than to progress steadily toward hopelessness.

Oversimplifying Israel

Critics overstate the case that Israel is falling into international isolation.

Israel Conflicted on Assad

Apparently contradictory statements on Syria have emerged, shedding light on the dilemma Israel faces on its northeastern border.

Implications of Israel's Fraying Image

Israel's weakening international position is a danger to its own existence.

Half of the Story on Terrorism

Iran and Hezbollah aren't the only state actors whose actions meet the U.S. definition of terrorism.

Kerry's West Bank Disconnect

The secretary is exaggerating the Palestinian economy's potential.

Five Choices for Kerry on Israel-Palestine

Doing nothing is not an option.

Move Fast on Jerusalem

The hardest issue in the peace process needs to be resolved before settlements make it unresolvable. 

Take the Middle East Plunge, President Xi

Israeli-Palestinian peace ought to move from a quartet to a European-Chinese duet.

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June 19, 2013