While Europe still clings to an illusion of peace and holds on to the ruins of the old world order, a new era has begun in Washington.

At Davos, the US president again vowed military action if Hamas refuses to disarm—but after months of threats and no follow-through, few in Israel or Gaza take it seriously.

The necessity of stating one’s position becomes especially clear when looking at the current silence of human rights organizations.

Tyrannies do not change their nature because Western leaders wish them to.

Israel may not like it, but is limited in its ability to resist the move, observers tell JNS.

President Trump’s demand that Denmark sell the Arctic land mass is dismissed as megalomania. That said, Europe’s dependence on America raises questions about NATO.

Maximum pressure, postponed force, and the question of whether Trump will finish what Iran’s own people have begun.

While the United States is establishing its “Board of Peace” to rebuilt the Gaza Strip, Netanyahu has openly distanced himself from parts of the plan—due to significant security concerns regarding the involvement of hostile regional actors.

The president’s tough talk won’t suffice if the administration passes on an opportunity to topple the mullahs and chooses to let Hamas survive.