Is US military action in the Middle East making Israel safer?

On October 1, Iran executed a significant aerial assault on Israel as a response to the killings of high-ranking Hezbollah and Hamas officials, along with several Iranian officers in Beirut and Tehran. In preparation for this offensive and to bolster its ally Israel, the United States enhanced its already substantial military presence in the Middle East. American destroyers played a crucial role in intercepting the … Continue reading Is US military action in the Middle East making Israel safer?

Israel lobbying to press South Africa to drop ICJ genocide case

Israeli diplomats have been directed to engage with members of the US Congress to encourage them to exert pressure on South Africa to withdraw its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Pretoria is seeking a declaration from the court that Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide against the Palestinian people. A diplomatic cable from Israel’s foreign ministry to its embassy in … Continue reading Israel lobbying to press South Africa to drop ICJ genocide case