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The Lebanese Shi’ite terrorist organization is being forced to choose between facing Israel alone and giving up its objectives. Meanwhile, distrust of America is deepening in the Gulf.

International condemnation of US-Israel action reveals selective legal reasoning, political bias and a failure to confront Tehran’s ongoing violations and threats.

Orthodox Christians mark the crucifixion of Jesus according to the Julian calendar — impressions from Jerusalem’s Old City. Photos: Aliza Ashkenazi.

Netanyahu says direct negotiations with Lebanon will begin soon, even as Israel makes clear the Iran ceasefire does not shield Hezbollah from further strikes.

A familiar dilemma exists: to reoccupy Southern Lebanon, which might push Hezbollah north of the Litani River. But that doesn’t remove the terror group’s long-range capabilities or prevent its rebuilding.

In Israel, there is disbelief at the total lack of backbone shown by European states. There is deep disappointment that Europe is offering no meaningful support either to the United States or to Israel in the conflict with Iran.

After incendiary remarks from Islamabad, Jerusalem firmly rejects the accusations and questions Pakistan’s role as a mediator of peace.

What happens when heaven touches earth and a person cannot bear the moment? When closeness to God not only uplifts, but also demands; not only warms, but burns?

Bethlehem is emptying while Iran’s underground churches grow. These are twin responses to states that impose identity instead of protecting freedom.