Israel has been implementing a strategy called Mabam to counter Iran's activities in Syria, prevent Hezbollah's influence on its northern border, maintain neutrality in the Syrian civil war, and avoid conflicts with Russian forces.

The text argues that the United States' best course of action in the Middle East is to leave now, as continued military presence has not brought about the desired outcomes and is disconnected from American public opinion.

George H.W. Bush, the 41st U.S. president, died at 94, leaving behind a complex legacy with the Jewish community.

A recent study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies revealed that the number of Sunni Islamic militants worldwide has nearly quadrupled since 2001, reaching approximately 230,000 across almost 70 countries.

In a podcast by Times of Israel Ops & Blogs Editor Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron, the discussion covers the construction of a large wall on Israel's northern border, concerns about violence in hospitals, and the rise of co-housing in Israel referred to as Kibbutz 2.0.

In a discussion on The Times of Israel podcast, the hosts touch on three main topics and end with a heartwarming anecdote from Israel.

Iran reportedly launched 20 missiles at Israel from Syria, which were intercepted or landed in Syrian territory, with no Israeli casualties.

Dr. Isabella Ginor and Gideon Remez from Hebrew University's Truman Institute discuss their book, "The Soviet-Israeli War, 1967-1973," exploring the USSR's intervention in the Egyptian-Israeli conflict.

During the 1973 Yom Kippur War, a group of Israeli entertainers, including Oshik Levy and Ilana Rovina, planned a tour to uplift soldiers at the front lines when they serendipitously encountered the internationally renowned musician Leonard Cohen at a cafe in Tel Aviv.

Professor Chuck Freilich, a former deputy national security advisor of Israel, discusses Israel's regional security concerns on the show "Neighborhood Watch."

In "A New History and Old Facts," the author discusses the events leading up to the Six-Day War in 1967 and challenges the traditional narrative through an analysis of Israels military plans, the Cold War competition, and the influence of economic crises in Egypt and Israel.

In the face of disappointment following the Arab uprisings in 2011, a resurgence of authoritarian rule in some Middle Eastern states raises concerns about the future of liberal democracy in the region.

In a discussion on the Tel Aviv Review, Professor Itamar Rabinovich, former ambassador to the US and chief negotiator with Syria, talks about his new biography of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, for whom he served.

The article discusses the failure of the American left to effectively respond to the tragedy in Syria, drawing parallels between the Spanish Civil War and the conflict in Syria today.

In a critical analysis of Russia's involvement in Syria, the author highlights Putin's defense of his ally Assad through air strikes targeting various opposition groups, not just the Islamic State.

Two analysts, Elliott Abrams and Itamar Rabinovich, discuss the impact of the chaos in Syria on Israel's northern border.

The text recounts the personal experience of an American volunteer during the Yom Kippur War in 1973, highlighting the surprise attack on Israel by Egypt and Syria.

Mitt Romney was not planning a fundraiser in Jerusalem on Tisha B'Av, as falsely reported, but will be dining with the Netanyahus after the sacred day ends.

A farming village in central Syria was reportedly shelled by Assad's army, resulting in the deaths of about 200 people.

The article discusses the moral dilemma and inaction of the Obama Administration in response to the escalating violence in Syria, drawing parallels to the concept of the "morality of inertia" as explained by the Jewish literary critic Lionel Trilling in his essay "The Morality of Inertia."