Jerusalem Report

By mistaking delay for diplomacy, the West is again falling into Iran's negotiation trap - analysis

Every ceasefire offers Iran another opportunity to rebuild, while the West mistakes delay for diplomacy

Motorists drive their vehicles past a political billboard featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz along Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 26.Premium
King Abdullah II of Jordan. Analysts say that the return of the death penalty is intended to send a clear message of deterrence as the kingdom grapples with multiple internal and external challenges.PremiumPremium

'Killing security officers is a red line': Why Jordan brought back the death penalty

Mohamed Salah and teammates of Egypt complain to referee Francois Letexier during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt on July 7.PremiumPremium

When Arabs lose, the Jew is summoned as the hidden hand - opinion

US President Donald Trump meets Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during regional diplomatic talks on May 14. The Trump administration is weighing whether engagement with Damascus could produce a broader regional breakthrough.PremiumPremium

Normalization with Damascus may be Trump's only tangible Middle East win left - analysis


How 'little miracles' brought this New York family to Israel's hilltops

How one family turned their aliyah journey into a live performance

Chaya and Yossi Stern traded Brooklyn's city streets for Israel's hilltops, a move that now forms the heart of their live musical performance.
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Trump’s betrayal of Israel was predictable - opinion

The US president has always preferred the headline to the alliance, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s error was to believe Israel would be the exception

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s mistake going into the Iran war was thinking that US President Donald Trump’s proven pattern of behavior would sustain itself for the duration of a drawn out war.
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Israel's worst-case scenario: Allied, abandoned, and alone against Hezbollah - analysis

A proposed agreement, aimed at restoring stability to global energy markets, could constrain Israel’s military freedom in Lebanon and test the US-Israel strategic partnership

A displaced woman holds an Iranian national flag from the window of a vehicle, as she crosses the southern Lebanese area of al-Qasmiyeh, on her way back to her home village in southern Lebanon on June 15.
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Washington held an unprecedented upper hand over Iran - then cashed it in - analysis

The new US-Iran memorandum offers Tehran sweeping concessions, but raises questions about whether Washington is relinquishing its leverage before securing meaningful restrictions 

[FILE PHOTO] Delegation staff members meet during the quadrilateral meeting in Switzerland between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar on June 21, at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict.
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Pause, not peace: Left out of talks, Gulf states brace for next round of Iran war

Arab analysts, policymakers say the agreement may reduce tensions temporarily, but it does little to address concerns over Iran’s regional influence, missile program, and support for proxies

A year ago, the Israel-based Coalition for Regional Security expressed hope that US President Donald Trump could forge a regional alliance for peace, but Gulf analysts do not believe Saudi Arabia and other states would normalize ties with Israel due to the war in Gaza.
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'I'm going there either way': Why Jewish athletes still choose Israel for Maccabiah

After war, delays, and uncertainty, thousands of Jewish athletes are still choosing to come to Israel for the 22nd Maccabiah Games

Maccabiah Games opening ceremony 2021.
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Israel's wounded warriors run toward recovery as Maccabiah Games approach

As thousands of wounded Israeli war veterans rehabilitate through sport, many will take a leading role at the Maccabiah Games

IDF war veterans rehabilitate through playing basketball.
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'I'm Israeli first': Druze fighter Sean Pero set his sights on the UFC

Israeli-Druze MMA rising star Sean Pero is chasing UFC gold while redefining identity, belonging, and representation inside and outside the cage

Sean Pero, 26, an Israeli Druze fighter, is rising in the mixed martial arts world who has his sights set on the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and, eventually, a world title.
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'I knew that I was beyond capable': Israeli gymnast Lihie Raz on chasing the Olympics

From uncertain teenager to Olympic contender, Israeli gymnast Lihie Raz is still reaching for new heights

Lihie Raz is one of Israel’s leading artistic gymnasts, representing the country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and again at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as at multiple European Championships.
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The many lives of karate champion Danny Hakim, from Maccabiah bronze to peacebuilder

From global competition to social impact, an Israeli martial arts champion uses sports to bridge divides and empower youth

Martial arts champion Danny Hakim came to Israel with the Australian contingent in 1977 for the 10th Maccabiah Games.
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