Zvi Bar'el
Haaretz.com
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Ben-Gvir's Fiendish Brilliance Could Seal the Fate of Israel's AG
Itamar Ben-Gvir Has Asked the High Court of Justice to Permit Him to Represent Himself in the Petitions That Have Been Submitted Against Him, or to Appoint an A → Read More
Iran-Saudi Deal Is Great News for Assad and Hezbollah
While Israel goes on the defensive, Assad and Nasrallah are waiting to reap the benefits of the agreement → Read More
Saudi-Iran Rapprochement: In China's Middle East, Israel Has Little Influence
Israel's dream of forming an Arab alliance against Iran was shattered on Friday with the news that China had brokered the restoration of diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia → Read More
While Syrians Suffer, Assad Found a Way to Profit Off the Earthquake
Since the deadly earthquake hit northern Syria, Assad is benefiting from 'disaster diplomacy' with Arab countries and taking advantage of aid convoys as Iranian militias work to deepen their grip on Aleppo → Read More
The Dangerous Alliance Between Pro-democracy Protestors and the Israeli Military
The Army Has Finally Discovered Politics and Turned Itself Into a Key Offensive Player on the Field Where It Always Used to Sit in the Stands. At First Glance, → Read More
Opposing Erdogan Is No Turkish Delight
Discord in the opposition, which seeks to oust Erdgoan and establish a parliamentary rather than a presidential republic, is only helping the Turkish president → Read More
The Blue Israeli Blood Over the Green Line
A Grave, Unbridgeable Contradiction Lies at the Heart of a Bill Mandating the Death Penalty for Terrorists. The Wording Proposed by MK Limor Son Har Hamelech (O → Read More
The Middle East Forum to Halt the Next Intifada Comes Up Against a Right-wing Wall
The takeaways from the Aqaba security conference brought to the fore the unpredictability of the far-right Netanyahu government, and the goals to create a buffer to mitigate any potential fires it might set on the region → Read More
As Iran Inches Closer to Realizing Its Nuclear Capabilities, You Still Can’t Find an Apartment to Rent in Tehran
The reports that Iran has enriched uranium at exceptionally high rates come two weeks before an IAEA convention that could pave the way to reintroduce sanctions ■ However, world powers will hesitate to use this weapon, not the least because its effect is minimal on Iran’s collapsing economy → Read More
Don't Let the Battle Against Israel's Dictatorship Laws Become a Blame Game
The Dictatorship Laws Have Passed Their First Knesset Vote. The Rope Is Already Hanging From the Gallows, the Hangman Has Already Blindfolded the “Guilty Partie → Read More
Iranian Protesters Won't Bring Down the Ayatollahs With the Hijab Alone
In Iran, no political symbol is more powerful than the hijab; support for removing it is akin to revolt and religious treason → Read More
The UN's Settlement Debate Was Scrapped, but Israel's 'Threat' Is Far From Over
Egypt, Jordan and the UAE warn the U.S. that Israel's actions could cause a violent outbreak. Cairo is reportedly concerned about Israeli silence on its efforts to achieve calm - and Israel's claim that 'quiet will be met with quiet' does not satisfy Hamas → Read More
Turkey's Humanitarian Disaster Is Just Beginning
'Let the president come here if he dares, a resident of the town of Adiyaman said. 'No member of parliament or senior official has come. You’ve left us all alone. Our blood is on your hands. Where is the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority? Wake up!' → Read More
Erdogan Fights to Save His Image No Less Than He Fights to Save Earthquake Victims
With over 7,000 buildings completely destroyed and reconstruction slated to cost lots of time and money, Erdogan, who called for early elections meant to shake up the opposition, may now have to reconsider his decision → Read More
Netanyahu's Alternative Elite Was Born to Rule
“It’s Time They Understood That They’ve Lost, That Elite Group That Wants to Take by Force What Doesn’t Belong to Them. Incitement to Murder, That’s What They’r → Read More
Erdogan’s Response to Turkey's Deadly Earthquake Will Decide His Political Fate
Rescue work and international aid could afford Turkey’s president some political leverage, but could easily threaten his standing in case these don’t meet the expectations of people living in outlying areas which were the hardest hit by the Monday's earthquake → Read More
'The Paupers and the Naked' Are Tired of Bailing Cairo Out
Egypt is lashing out at its Arab ‘sisters,’ especially the Saudis, as military expenses continue to drag down its economy → Read More
Israel Continues Striking as Iran Beefs Up Its Presence in Eastern Syria
As Syria and Iraq resume cross-border trade and flights after a two-year hiatus, the U.S., Israel and Iran watch on in concern as they compete for influence → Read More
U.S. Sanctions Impoverished Ordinary Iranians, but the Regime Is Clearly Surviving
Iran's housing crisis had led to the growth of the Iranian property-development industry in countries like Syria, the UAE, and Turkey ■ Despite U.S. pressure and sanctions, the regime could continue to survive off its export industry → Read More
One Country, Two Systems: Why Israel's Opposition Lawmakers Should Refuse to Bolster the Façade of Democracy
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Spoke About the Israeli Government as if It Were a Foreign Occupier That Had Descended on Israel and Was Alien to Both Is → Read More