Beirut, Lebanon

0 Politics Israel

JD Vance is repeating Obama's Middle East mistakes.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 23 Jun

The article argues that U.S. Vice President JD Vance's current Middle East strategy mirrors the controversial path taken by former President Barack Obama, emphasizing potential diplomatic realignments that may empower Israel's adversaries, particularly Iran.

0 Israel Politics

I escaped Hezbollah — and found the truth about Israel.

Rawan Osman in Future of Jewish · 18 Jun

Rawan Osman recounts his transformation from growing up in a Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon, where he was taught to perceive Israel as the enemy, to discovering the truth about the Jewish state and what it represents.

0 Israel Politics

I escaped Hezbollah — and found the truth about Israel.

Rawan Osman in Future of Jewish · 18 Jun

Rawan Osman recounts his transformation from growing up in a Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon, where he was taught to perceive Israel as the enemy, to discovering the truth about the Jewish state and what it represents.

0 Politics Israel

Caged Lion

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun

The article examines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's uneasy position due to an emerging agreement between Washington and Tehran, which diminishes his political leverage and complicates Israel's military and diplomatic strategies.

0 Politics Israel

Trump says Syria would do a ‘better job’ of fighting Hezbollah than Israel

Tovah Lazaroff in JTA · 16 Jun

In a controversial statement at the G7 Summit, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that Syria, under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, could tackle Hezbollah in Lebanon more effectively than Israel.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Measure for Measure

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Jun

Cindy Scarr's article explores the current tribulations faced by the State of Israel through the lens of how it treats its Torah scholars, or lomdei Torah.

0 Politics Israel

Trump announces deal with Iran is 'now complete'

Grace Gilson in Forward · 14 Jun

Donald Trump announced the completion of a deal with Iran that aims to end military operations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel against Iran in February.

0 Politics Israel

Trump announces deal with Iran is ‘now complete’

JTA · 14 Jun

President Donald Trump announced a significant diplomatic achievement with the completion of a deal to end hostilities with Iran and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.

0 Politics History

The Biggest Lie About Iran

Future of Jewish · 8 Jun

Lucy Tabrizi's guest essay argues against the common perception of the Islamic regime of Iran as a non-belligerent actor by detailing its history of aggression since the 1979 revolution.

0 Politics Israel

What exactly did Israel gain from striking Beirut and provoking Iran?

Dan Perry in Forward · 8 Jun

Amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to strike Beirut's Dahiyeh district is scrutinized for lacking clear strategic gains.

0 Politics Israel

Why the War Against Iran Suddenly Stopped

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 7 Jun

The article explores why the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran halted unexpectedly, despite significant progress in weakening Iran's military infrastructure and leadership.

0 Politics Israel

Trump urges Iran to make a deal after Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time in 2 months

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 7 Jun

In a significant escalation, Iran fired multiple missile barrages toward northern Israel for the first time since April, ostensibly in retaliation for an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah installation in Beirut.

0 Politics Israel

Hezbollah rejects US-brokered ceasefire deal struck by Lebanon and Israel

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 4 Jun

Hezbollah has rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, a move that exacerbates tensions in the region.

0 Politics Leadership

Trump's humiliation of Netanyahu marks a sea change in the US-Israel relationship

Dan Perry in Forward · 4 Jun

The political dynamics between the United States and Israel are undergoing a profound shift.

0 Politics Israel

The West still doesn't understand why October 7th happened.

Nachum Kaplan in Future of Jewish · 2 Jun

Nachum Kaplan argues that Western misunderstanding of Middle Eastern conflicts, particularly concerning Israel, stems from the flawed belief that peace should be prioritized over security.

0 Politics Israel

Trump says Netanyahu ‘turned his Troops around’ after he asked Israel not to bomb Beirut

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 2 Jun

In a recent development in Middle Eastern geopolitics, former U.S. President Donald Trump claims to have mediated a truce between Hezbollah and Israel amidst ongoing tensions in Lebanon.

0 Politics Israel

Trump Tries to Cut Bait in Iran

Park MacDougald in Tablet · 27 May

The article analyzes the evolving U.S.-Iran relations amid reports of a potential memorandum of understanding to de-escalate tensions.

0 Politics History

The History They Hope You Never Learn About 'From the River to the Sea'

Future of Jewish · 9 May

Mitch Schneider's essay delves deep into the historical slogan 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,' often used in anti-Israel protests.

0 Politics Israel

How Hezbollah Is Trying to Drag Israel Down to Its Level

Amit Segal in The Free Press · 7 May

Amit Segal, through his newsletter, analyzes the complexities of Israel's ongoing tensions with Hezbollah, specifically focusing on a recent Israeli strike targeting Hezbollah's commanders in Beirut.

0 Politics Israel

NBA coach Steve Kerr: ‘Israel sought revenge for Oct. 7 and now 72,000 Palestinians have been killed’

Louis Keene in Forward · 28 Apr

Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors head coach, has criticized Israel's response to the events of October 7, suggesting it pursued revenge over peace, leading to the deaths of 72,000 Palestinians.

0 Ethics Politics

Sacrifice vs. Jacuzzis

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 16 Apr

Natan Slifkin sharply criticizes a group of over 1200 young men in Beit Shemesh who indulge in luxurious recreational activities, such as pool and jacuzzi days, while evading military service—activities subsidized by the public.

0 Politics Israel

Experts welcome rare Israel-Lebanon talks but caution on Hezbollah disarmament

Matthew Shea in Jewish Insider · 16 Apr

The recent direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, the first in over 30 years, have sparked cautious optimism among diplomats and experts about the potential reduction of Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon.

0 Politics Communities

Mahmoud Khalil's reassurances are bad for Jews but even worse for Palestinians

Zach Iscol in Forward · 9 Apr

Zach Iscol critiques Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's stance as counterproductive for both Jewish and Palestinian communities.

0 Politics Israel

Iran ceasefire teeters as IDF continues to pound Hezbollah in Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz stays closed

JTA Staff in JTA · 9 Apr

Amidst a tenuous ceasefire in Iran, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue their military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, intensifying diplomatic tensions.

0 Politics Israel

US and Iran agree to ‘fragile’ 2-week ceasefire; Israel says deal does not extend to Lebanon

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 8 Apr

The article discusses a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran amidst a tense conflict that also involves Hezbollah in Lebanon.

JL;DR

Places › Lebanon ›

Beirut

Cities