After Israel’s “Pearl Harbor,” Nothing Less than Victory

Hamas’s massive surprise attack by land, sea and air has been likened to Israel’s “Pearl Harbor” moment. How could this have happened, anguished Israelis are asking, given the country’s outstanding military strength? The evident failures of military preparedness and intelligence are stunning. But there’s another, overlooked, failure that runs deeper — the failure to acknowledge … Continue reading After Israel’s “Pearl Harbor,” Nothing Less than Victory

How Cristiano Ronaldo and Joe Biden Whitewash Saudi Arabia

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Neymar, Saudi Arabia has invested hundreds of millions to recruit top soccer players, while pouring millions more into golf. In parallel the regime is offering to "normalize" relations with Israel in exchange for a U.S.-Saudi defense pact, more weapons, and a civilian nuclear program. What explains these seemingly unrelated sporting deals … Continue reading How Cristiano Ronaldo and Joe Biden Whitewash Saudi Arabia