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Most Israelis Say Security Must Precede Territorial Withdrawal and That Buffer Zones Are Vital for Defense

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How Americans Misread Iran, Jihadism, and the Prospects for Peace

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The War for the Sea Routes: The Lesson from the Hormuz Crisis
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Most Israelis Say Security Must Precede Territorial Withdrawal and That Buffer Zones Are Vital for Defense

A new nationwide survey shows that most Israelis support maintaining buffer zones in areas like Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the Jordan Valley. They oppose withdrawing from the West Bank unless Israeli-controlled security is ensured, and do not trust international forces to protect Israel’s borders.
The Jerusalem Center

The War for the Sea Routes: The Lesson from the Hormuz Crisis

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President Donald J. Trump signs a Memorandum of Understanding between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States at the Palace of Versailles, France on June 17, 2026

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Iran Seeks to Drive a Wedge Between the U.S. and Israel

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A crowd of college students at the 2007 Pittsburgh University Commencement.

How Americans Misread Iran, Jihadism, and the Prospects for Peace

Dr. Irwin J. Mansdorf
U.S. President Donald Trump signs the Iran-U.S. MoU in Versailles

Trump’s U.S.-Iran Deal Hands Hizbullah a Lifeline, Leaving Israel Isolated and Vulnerable

Col. (ret.) Dr. Jacques Neriah
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