Diplomacy

Ceuta: The border where Spain, Morocco, Israel, and the United States converge - opinion

When a state perceives shifts in the regional balance of power, borders often become the first arena through which strategic messages are conveyed.

MIGRANTS HEAD back to Morocco after crossing into Ceuta by sea amid mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, in 2026.
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Chinese embassy in Israel: Claims on Taiwan distort fact and history - opinion

AT A time of deep strains between Israel and several European countries, mainly related to domestic opposition to Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, the upward trajectory of the Jerusalem-Belgrade connection is of particular note, the writer suggests.

As defense ties deepen, Serbia becomes one of Israel's closest allies in Europe

Vivian Aisen, newly appointed to be abassador to Colombia, was previously the ambassador to Macedonia. She is seen here speaking at a joint Israeli-Macedonian event.

Vivian Aisen appointed new ambassador to Colombia as Israel strengthens ties with Latin America


By mistaking delay for diplomacy, the West is again falling into Iran's negotiation trap - analysis

Every ceasefire offers Iran another opportunity to rebuild, while the West mistakes delay for diplomacy

Motorists drive their vehicles past a political billboard featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz along Valiasr Square in Tehran on May 26.
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Iran disputes French claims of violence against diplomats in Tehran

Paris swiftly dismissed the Iranian official's comments, which were reported by state media, and has warned that there will be consequences over the incident.

[FILE PHOTO] French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot arrives to attend the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, France, July 14, 2026.

A rare chance for peace between Israel and Lebanon must not be missed - opinion

We write this from opposite sides of a border that has too often been defined by fear, conflict, and missed opportunities. Our experiences are different, but our hope is shared.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 21, 2026.

French diplomats were detained for breaking Iran's laws, Araghchi tells France FM Barrot in call

The Iranian Foreign Minister's Telegram channel shared a statement claiming that both diplomats acted in an "unconventional and inconsistent manner compared with how foreign officials should act."

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi speaks at a weekly news conference in Tehran, Iran, on March 16, 2026.

The Abraham Accords’ second act - opinion

The Abraham Accords provide a common political umbrella through which governments can cooperate.

Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed participate in the signing of the Abraham Accords in Washington, US, September 15, 2020.

Power with a heart: Diplomatic women form new circle for disability advocacy

Over twenty ambassadors' wives just formed a new diplomatic circle in Jerusalem, not for policy, but to carry Shalva National Center's model of love back home.

A new Diplomatic Ladies Circle wants to turn Shalva's Jerusalem model into a global movement

Israel is safer because of Lindsey Graham - opinion

Israel is safer because of Lindsey Graham's steadfast friendship, his moral clarity, and his willingness to stand firm when it mattered most.

US Sen. Lindsey Graham (L) speaks near US Republican Sen. John McCain during a news conference at the David Citadel hotel in Jerusalem January 3, 2014.

As Iran fades, Turkey emerges as Israel's biggest strategic threat

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Netanyahu’s campaign against selling F-35s to Ankara reflects a growing conviction in Jerusalem that Turkey is shaping up to be Israel’s principal long-term challenge.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey holds a press conference at Beştepe Presidential Compound during the NATO Summit on July 8, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.

To disarm Hezbollah, Lebanon must first dismantle its parallel state - analysis

Why disarming the weapons without dismantling the parallel state will remain an illusion

US officials, along with Israeli and Lebanese envoys, participate in the signing ceremony in Washington on June 26. While the agreement has been termed a diplomatic breakthrough, no direct public interaction between the Israeli and Lebanese envoys was documented.
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Rahm Emanuel to 'Post': ‘I told Mamdani river to the sea means destroying the Jewish people’

US AFFAIRS: In an interview with the Post, the 2028 prospective US presidential hopeful says he won’t take AIPAC money, backs a Palestinian state, and stands by sanctions on the Jewish state.

FORMER WHITE HOUSE chief of staff Rahm Emanuel speaks during a conference at Tel Aviv University on Wednesday. What was billed as an honest conversation about the US-Israel relationship ended up closer to an indictment of Israel.