Alon Ben-Meir
ARTICLES BY: Alon Ben-Meir
Israel-Hamas Reconciliation Is Possible
Any protracted conflict can come to an end under certain circumstances that either evolve over a period of time or are precipitated by one side,...
What Erdogan’s ‘Election’ Will Mean for Turkey — and the World
The re-election of Turkey’s President Erdogan -- falsely considered to be free, fair, and representative of the will of the majority of the Turkish population -- has dire implications,...
Why the US Must Expand, Not Withdraw, Forces From Syria
In early April, Donald Trump stated that the US should withdraw its military forces from Syria. Secretary of Defense Mattis seems to have persuaded Trump...
Decertifying the Iran Deal Is a Dangerous Mistake
The decertification of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), popularly known as the Iran nuclear deal, by President Trump is most unfortunate. It seems...
The Tragedy in Syria Rests on the Shoulders of the West
President Trump’s characterization of the US attack on specific Syrian chemical storage and research facilities as “mission accomplished” is technically accurate, as the intended targets...
Is a War Between Israel and Iran/Hezbollah Imminent? (Part Two)
This is the second part in a two-part series. To view part one, click here. The recent violation of Israel’s air space by an Iranian drone...
Is a War Between Israel and Iran/Hezbollah Imminent?
The recent violation of Israel’s air space by an Iranian drone -- and Israel’s retaliation against Syrian and Iranian targets -- prompted many observers to...
Congress Is Complicit in Mass Shootings
Once again, we are faced with another mass shooting. This time the cold-blooded killings took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing 14 innocent...
The Dangerous Erosion of US Global Leadership
Only one year after Donald Trump was inaugurated, the US has already suffered an alarming setback to its global leadership role. In short order, Trump...
When Geopolitical Conditions and Moral Values Converge
The geopolitical developments in the Middle East over the past 15 years have created new political and security dynamics engendered by the violent turmoil and profound...
Republican Party Has Lost Its Soul
As the 2018 political campaigns begin, perhaps we should pause and think where this country is headed under the leadership of President Donald Trump, and...
Trump’s First Year in Office: From A to Z
As we approach the end of Donald Trump’s first year in office, it seems appropriate to survey his performance -- and his outlook for the...
Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement Advances Two-State Solution
I was in Israel when President Donald Trump made his announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Initially, I thought that Israelis would pour out into...
It’s Time to Kick Turkey Out of NATO
The egregious violation of freedom of the press in Turkey has reached a mammoth proportion that places Turkey among the most oppressive nations for journalists....
New York Times Loses It Over Israel's 'Incendiary' Nation-State Law
Fight Breaks Out in Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City on Tisha B’Av
Israeli Military Says Rifle That Killed Soldier on Gaza Border Was Iranian-Made
What Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Means for Israel
IDF Soldier Killed on Gaza Border Laid to Rest; Father: ‘He Would Have Achieved Greatness’