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Trump punishes Ukraine while rewarding Putin in his pursuit of peace - opinion

From easing sanctions on Russia to threatening political foes, Trump’s actions reveal a president driven more by revenge than peace.

US President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, August 15, 2025
Democratic candidate for US Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press about rising gas prices outside a gas station in Detroit, Michigan, US, September 22, 2026.

The world’s distorted view of Israel is built on persistent myths - opinion

  David Milstein, former Special Assistant to the U.S. Ambassador of Israel, speaks during the general session at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Texas, U.S., August 4, 2022.

From Dreyfus to David Milstein: The enduring accusation of Jewish dual loyalty - opinion

 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

The world’s goodwill toward Israel was the exception, not the rule - opinion


Israel’s next leader should be chosen by Israelis, not Washington - opinion

Trump may be a friend of Israel, but Israel’s next leader must be chosen by its citizens, not by Washington or Mar-a-Lago.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Iran is at the breaking point – the regime’s greatest fear is what comes next - opinion

For nearly half a century, generations of Iranians have watched their lives disappear into prisons, graves, exile, poverty, and shattered dreams.

Iranians protest on a main street in Tehran, December 30, 2025

Trump’s communist scare tactics ignore his affinity for dictators - opinion

Trump warns Americans about communism while embracing communist dictators and authoritarian strongmen abroad.

US President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, June 30, 2019

Expected Iranian drone attack led to removal of US bombers from UK airbase

Iran has denied any involvement in any alleged plot at RAF Fairford, the preferred European ​base for US bombers.

US AIRMEN conduct preflight operations prior to a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber departing base in the US Strategic Command area of responsibility for a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at an undisclosed location, March 29, 2026.

Trump’s friendship with Erdogan ignores Turkey’s hosting of Hamas - opinion

Maybe Trump is enamored by the flattery that he’s received from Erdogan, who knows just how important it is for the American president to hear how wonderful his efforts are in trying to broker peace.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes US President Donald Trump at Ankara Airport, who is paying an official visit to Turkey ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7, 2026.

Baseball in Israel gets a boost from Jerusalem’s passionate baseball mom

A Christian woman brings her love of God and baseball to Jerusalem, growing the great American game in the Holy Land.

Callie Mitchell at her Jerusalem home wearing a Baltimore Oriole’s shirt –  one of the teams her father, Jerry Narron, coached.

‘Which homeland?’ American Jews do not have to choose between Israel and US - opinion

For Israelis, America’s 250th anniversary may seem like a distant national commemoration. Yet America’s ideals, influence, and relationship with Israel have profoundly shaped modern Jewish history.

 COMBINED US-ISRAEL flag on the Lebanon border, March 30.

Netanyahu is the target of so much international criticism - opinion

The focus on Netanyahu reflects a deeper debate over Israel’s security, territorial strategy and willingness to withstand international pressure.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

Brad Sherman, CNN polls, and why Israel has to look after itself - opinion

Sherman is worried about Israel’s image, about what the CNN polling numbers mean for the US military aid and the weapons access Israel gains, and the diplomatic support Israel relies on.

 U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA) speaks during an event with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and members of the Taiwanese community, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., in this handout picture released on April 6, 2023.

Israel’s election should be decided by Israelis, not American politicians - opinion

When Israelis enter the voting booth, they will have plenty to consider: security, the economy, religion and state, the judicial system, the conduct of the war, and the failures of October 7.

Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election