Opinion: Hesitation signifies vulnerability and perpetuates Iran's disruptive activities, which could lead to a steady and increasingly heavier stream of missiles and rockets launched by the Houthis, Hezbollah and pro-Iranian militias in Iraq; This is a scenario that is unfolding as we speak
Opinion: It's a vicious cycle Israel is trapped in; First someone attacks us, then we respond decisively to ensure our own survival in a rough geopolitical neighborhood, then the world blames us for everything that just happened in a weak attempt to absolve themselves of their own failings
Opinion: The decision when and how to retaliate after Iran's strike must take into account the strategic regional coalition that demonstrated its abilities as Israel came under attack, the need to avoid regional war and to preserve international support
Opinion: A war tends to evoke a sense of unity, in this case, a cultural one; Lauren Gumport saw a shift within her when it came to her relationship with her own Judaism, which took on a new meaning after Hamas decided to unleash its onslaught