US to work with partners in Syria to manage risk after Assad toppled

US to work with partners in Syria to manage risk after Assad toppled

The United States will work with partners and stakeholders in Syria to help seize an opportunity and manage the risk, US President Joe Biden said on Sunday after rebel fighters overthrew Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. He cited Assad’s failure as a combined failure for Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia. In remarks at the White House, … Read more

Hezbollah may be emboldened by US arms decision – analysis

Hezbollah may be emboldened by US arms decision – analysis

Hezbollah threats on the afternoon of May 9 caused sirens to sound in thirty Israeli communities in northern Israel. Hezbollah has been increasing its attacks on Israel since May 5. This coincided with the tensions in Gaza and a Hamas attack on Israel on May 5. It also has coincided with reports in media … Read more

Domestic political issues are driving the US-Israel wedge – analysis – Israel Politics

Domestic political issues are driving the US-Israel wedge – analysis – Israel Politics

“The fight between our governments is unnecessary, it is meant for domestic politics,” opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Monday in a video speech to an AIPAC conference in Washington. “We have people here, at the highest levels, who mistakenly think that it will help them with their political base,” he added. Speaking from … Read more