Opinion: No external party can exert a profound change on the Palestinian outlook, certainly not who they define as their enemies; Such change requires some soul searching and poignant self-criticism, as was conducted in post-1945 Germany, but this currently is not taking place
Analysis: Gallant's D.C. visit begins in rough tone as American officials link further aid with Israel's humanitarian aid policy while expressing disappointment with Netanyahu's vision for the day after the war
Opinion: in Netanyahu's coalition, the main criterion is loyalty rather than excellence, which prompted many of the PMOs most enlightened minds to jump ship or become state witnesses
Opinion: US abstention from key UN Security Council resolution strains Israel-US ties; prioritizing election interests over American-Israeli relations emboldens Israel's foes, diminishing leverage against terrorism