This ping-pong of destructive attacks is pointless and purposeless any way you look at it. It threatens our relationship with the United States, contributes nothing to Israelis' security, disrupts their lives and contributes to the disgust with Israel overseas

A government decision to allocate 125 million shekels for the planning of outposts was passed in a telephone vote last week, and approval is soon expected for a transfer of over a billion shekels in coalition funds for the establishment and development of dozens of settlements

Iran is redefining the conflict and the role of its proxies. Its response to Israel's strike on Hezbollah in Beirut was part of a broader effort to portray the U.S. and Israel as one big 'Satan' arrayed against a defiant Iran

A limited strike on Iran allowed Netanyahu to project resolve, and the end of the flare-up enables the president to refocus on nuclear negotiations. At the same time, the Iranian regime's willingness to take risks has been exposed, as has Israel's growing dependence on the U.S. and the limits of Netanyahu's ability to drive the regional agenda

UNRWA's flaws warrant scrutiny, but dismantling the agency will not resolve the Palestinian refugee issue. Removing the main civilian support structure for millions of Palestinians risks deepening instability and leaving underlying political realities unresolved

Michael Rabello's appointment as the next state watchdog threatens to turn the role into another institution serving the government rather than overseeing it