Analysis: Decision to extend Geneva interim agreement holds several advantages and potential risks. It will be Western intelligence organizations' job to minimize risks and prevent Iran from using next seven months to advance its nuclear ambitions.

Analysis: The general-turned-president would like to send Egyptian forces into the West Bank and Gaza, as a temporary measure until Israel and the Palestinians strike a peace deal; as tempting as it sounds, Israel would do well to be cautious for now.

Analysis: No matter who replaces Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense, the policy dictated by Obama – that the US is committed to Israel's security – will remain unchanged.

Op-ed: Even if it is allegedly permitted to curse Arabs or call for Israel's destruction, it must not be done with state's support or at its expense.