Israel, Gulf states are pressing Washington to hold the line on Iran

Israel and at least two Gulf states have been conducting direct high-level diplomatic contacts throughout the war – contacts that have intensified sharply in recent days as the White House signals potential... Read more »

Albert Einstein: was he a Zionist (Part 2)

So Einstein and Zionism. I’ll put it out there at the beginning — was Einstein a Zionist? It’s not easy to answer. Yael: People fight over that now in the public sphere.... Read more »

Israel planned a short campaign against Iran, reality had other plans

According to Israeli assessments, Trump’s decision to try to pursue a negotiating track is tied in part to the energy crisis issue, but also to the president’s personality and his impatience with... Read more »

Trump: Iran wants deal ‘so badly’; White House says campaign ‘very close’ to meeting goals

US President Donald Trump insisted that Iran has been negotiating with his administration and “badly” wants a deal, hours after his press secretary said the US is “very close” to achieving its... Read more »

Netanyahu spokesman quits after accusations of racism, insulting PM – JNS.org

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman and acting chief of staff, Ziv Agmon, announced he was quitting after a Channel 12 investigative report on Tuesday accused him of making racist statements, belittling... Read more »

What the headlines mean for American Jews with Bret Stephens

Noam Hey everyone, welcome to Wondering Jews with Michal and Noam. Mijal We have a very special guest today, a colleague of mine at the Maimonides Fund, the editor-in-chief of Sapir Journal,... Read more »

An ominous cloud of anti-Semitic vitriol and un-American invective

“A lot of Americans are embarrassed by the fact that our leadership rarely represents our best interest and seems to prioritize the best interests of Israel in every instance”—Ana Kasparian. A dark... Read more »

Israel doubts Iran will agree to Trump’s demands

As these words are written, it remains unclear whether direct negotiations between the US and Iran will actually take place, despite statements by President Donald Trump. A regional diplomatic source tells Israel... Read more »

Everything you missed at the 2026 ADL Never is Now Conference

The Anti-Defamation League’s annual conference in Manhattan brought together grieving parents, outspoken activists, celebrity allies, business leaders, and media figures for a gathering defined by urgency, anger, grief, and resolve. From reflections... Read more »

Iran’s terror campaign in Europe: “We are only at the beginning”

Four ambulances belonging to Hatzalah (the Jewish emergency rescue organization) were set on fire overnight Sunday near a synagogue in Golders Green in London. In the past two weeks, an explosion rocked... Read more »