Opinion: If only a single successful operation could eliminate our enemies’ ambitions for generations, but a more sober view holds that in every generation we must be prepared to fight those who seek our destruction

Opinion: Even a pro-Israel US ambassador warns that Israel cannot ignore deep flaws, saying that, despite promoting religious freedom, it falls short in showing the necessary sensitivity

Opinion: Veteran Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy, set to lead the Arab League, is seen as pragmatic yet firmly aligned with Palestinian positions; his background and regional ties suggest continuity rather than change in the bloc’s approach toward Israel

Opinion: Focus on strikes inside Iran masks the real battleground: the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran’s maritime strategy is choking global energy flows and exposing limits of US and Israeli military success despite overwhelming tactical gains