Herb Keinon

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Diplomatic isolation and viral imagery are shaping global perceptions. Without a coherent narrative and strategy, Israel is losing control of the story.

The ceasefire deal that was thought to be imminent following the IDF's success in Iran has collapsed. Instead of giving Hamas the green light to deal, it seems that Tehran sent word to double down.

Despite the trauma of October 7, diplomats continue to push for the outdated two-state solution, ignoring new realities and Israel's security concerns.

The shift reflects a growing realization in Jerusalem that Israel’s goals cannot be achieved without preserving a degree of international legitimacy.

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: How international condemnation of Israel gives Hamas hope and a reason to keep dragging its feet.

While Edelstein has given no indication of his next political move and has remained loyal to the Likud, it is not inconceivable that he seeks a new political home.

Gaza is widely covered because it is symbolically and politically loaded. Syria is ignored because it is seen as broken, and no one cares.

While strategic considerations were still in play, the heart of the decision lay in defending the extended family of Israel’s own Druze—a gesture shaped as much by kinship as by security.

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: With Shas out of the government, Netanyahu faces a decision between taking a hit to maintain the coalition or preparing for the upcoming elections.

For over three decades, Iran has carefully cultivated the image of a fierce regional power with unstoppable momentum, but during the 12-Day War, its image took a major blow.