Herb Keinon

Netanyahu has become more than Israel’s prime minister for many. Abroad, for instance, he has become Israel’s symbol and the lightning rod for much of the hatred directed against the Jewish state.

The three Israeli politicians occupy important positions as the perception of Israel's wars is fought in the White House, at the UN, and across TV screens in the US.

“If they ask, we can provide,” Abdullahi said in an interview on the sidelines of the MEAD conference, stressing that although Somaliland is not volunteering, “if they ask me, I am ready.”

Elliott Abrams said Israel's retaliatory measures against Britain were likely successful in limiting London's diplomatic influence.

Dermer, one of Netanyahu’s closest confidants and a central figure in Israel’s relations with the US and the Gulf states, said he would have known had such a call taken place.

The MEAD conference comes amid continued uncertainty over Iran, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the situation in Lebanon, and efforts to advance a political and security framework for Gaza.

By pushing Gafni out of the next Knesset, the party's rabbinic leadership has served notice that Netanyahu will have to win the haredim back rather than simply count them in.

An Israeli grandfather reflects on the noise, expense, and exhaustion of taking eight grandchildren on a cruise, and why bringing the whole family together is worth it.

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: In an exclusive video interview, Naftali Bennett confronts anger over broken campaign promises of the past and calls haredi enlistment and integration essential to "fixing" Israel.

During an election campaign, what matters is not necessarily what is being said, but what is being talked about.