Israelis want to get rid of Hezbollah terrorists once and for all, the Iranian terrorist proxy that has prevented them from living normal lives for decades.

The two-year war not only claimed thousands of lives but resulted in massive displacement and widespread destruction, fundamentally altering the country’s social and political landscape.

Peace cannot be imposed from conference halls in Turtle Bay. It must be built on mutual recognition, security guarantees and a renunciation of violence.

While some consider the proposed measures for Gaza as a non-starter, there are few other ideas on the table—certainly not for Mahmoud Abbas, whose Palestinian Authority lacks credibility.

Saudi Arabia is playing its renewed ties with Iran, China and Russia against that of the United States.

The United States and its allies have put themselves in a diplomatic box; still, one answer to the dilemma lies on the streets of Iran.