After Doha, accountability must extend to Turkey
This shift in the global paradigm of accountability, born from Israel's action in Doha, must now be applied with far greater force to a far more significant enabler of terrorism: Turkey. Opinion.
Amine Ayoub
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The Myth of a Joint Arab Army:
The Myth of a Joint Arab Army: Dictators focus on survival, not defense
A NATO-style force makes for good headlines, but its purpose is not to fight Israel—it is to buy time for rulers worried about unrest at home. Opinion.
Algeria's UN Maneuver:
Algeria's UN Maneuver: A veiled support for terrorism
Algeria continues to offer a cloak of legitimacy to a group responsible for countless atrocities. Opinion.
The flotilla delusion:
The flotilla delusion: A Turkish gambit, not a humanitarian mission
The flotilla to Gaza is designed to create a media spectacle, not to deliver aid. Opinion.
Syria’s Muslim Brotherhood Problem:
Why Israel must remain on guard
Al-Shara has disavowed the Syrian Brotherhood, but ominously, has refused to force its dissolution. Opinion.
The Unspeakable Weapon:
Hamas's sexual terror demands elimination, not negotiation
Hamas’s explicit rejection of peace, compromise, and human decency makes negotiation impossible and counterproductive. Opinion.
The PKK’s Demise:
Strategic risks for Israel amid a resurgent Turkey
Turkey, unencumbered and emboldened by the demise of a longstanding internal foe, can pivot fully to its broader regional ambitions—ambitions that increasingly run counter to Israeli interests. Opinion.
Pakistan’s dangerous pivot: Iran’s Khamenei calls for Anti-Israel Alliance
Could Pakistan align itself with Iran’s bloc and potentially join what some might label a modern “Axis of Evil”? Opinion.
Why ending the Gaza War is way harder than it sounds
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear: a ceasefire would only come on Israel’s terms, primarily the unconditional return of all hostages and dismantling Hamas’s military capabilities. Well? Opinion.
Operation Gideon's Chariots:
Qatar negotiations are not the path to peace - the IDF is
Israel’s measured ‘concluding moves’—not Qatar negotiations—are the only path to lasting peace. They reflect resolve, not vengeance. Opinion.
Israel on Fire: Terror by arson ןgnites a new war front
What many initially feared might be natural turned out to be something far more sinister: deliberate ecological terror. Opinion.
300 executions and rising:
Is Saudi Arabia pretending to reform while reverting to brutality?
Saudi Arabia wants credit for reforms while silencing the very voices that demanded them. Opinion.
Turkey’s rise Is America’s loss: Saving the Eastern Med Alliance
Washington must stop indulging fantasies about Turkey "coming back to the table." Erdogan’s government has made its choice. Opinion.
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Syria’s dangerous 'new face': Don’t fall for Ahmed al-Sharaa’s 'peace' scam
Belief in Ahmed al-Sharaa’s promises is a mistake that could cost Israel dearly. What Sharaa has mastered is not moderation, but marketing. Opinion.
France is at a crossroads:
Islamism, secularism, and the criminalization of warning bells
Political Islam—especially the Muslim Brotherhood—is not a religion, but a calculated ideological project. Opinion.
Hezbollah Is here:
Europe and North Africa can no longer afford to look away
The numbers of antisemitic incidents in Europe are staggering, but worse still is the silence, the rationalization, and the institutional inaction. This climate emboldens groups like Hezbollah which is making inroads into Africa. Opinion.
We are all Bibas: A cry for justice against Hamas’ brutality
Social media must be flooded with their faces. Kfir’s tiny hands, Ariel’s wide eyes, Shiri’s protective embrace. These are not just statistics in a conflict—they are human beings whose lives were stolen by monsters. Op-ed.
The symbolism of knives in Jihadist attacks
Beyond their accessibility, the symbolism of knives in jihadist violence is deeply rooted in ideology. Opinion.
Ramadan and Israel's National Security
The ceasefire during Ramadan last year allowed Hamas, which does not use the period for prayer and reflection, to focus on rebuilding its operational capabilities. Opinion.
Is it worth it to negotiate with Hamas about hostages?
Despite intense efforts by international mediators and mounting pressure on all sides, the question remains: is it worth it for Israel to negotiate with Hamas over the release of hostages? Opinion
Trump should not trust Qatar
The diplomatic relationship between the United States and Qatar has long been fraught with complexities and contradictions. Donald Trump and his administration should reassess their approach to Qatar and hold the nation accountable for its actions in a way that the Biden administration has failed to do. Opinion.
Syrian rebels, al-Qaeda ties, and why Israel should worry
For Israel, the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham represents a dangerous development. Op-ed.
Predicting the October 7th attacks: A year before the tragedy
What we saw on October 7, 2023—the largest and deadliest assault on Israel in decades—was not just another chapter in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, but a confirmation of trends outlined in an 2022 article. Opinion.
