An analysis of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — heavy on symbolism, light on decisions, with unresolved bills still to come.
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The Summit
With antisemitism surging on both the left and the right, the future remains uncertain. But the Trump-Netanyahu meeting is a reminder that the Jewish state is winning—and not alone.
History shows how quickly allies can turn into adversaries.
In Israel, it is believed that as long as the Syrian leader attempts to wage a dual struggle against both ISIS and external actors such as Iran, his ability to achieve a decisive victory will remain limited.
The U.S. president’s plan for rebuilding Gaza and relocating its population continues to be a subject of discussion.
The leader of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen warned that any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be treated as a “military target.” The statement came after Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.
The aerial response to eruptive incidents has been fundamentally reworked, rules of engagement have been revised.
A drop in arrivals from Russia drove a 34% decline in total aliyah in 2025, while immigration from Western countries—led by France—more than doubled.
Senior officials in Washington believe there is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for moves that could pull the region in a better direction.
