Netanyahu's Former Defense Minister Gallant: Netanyahu is a ‘liar’ who undermined security chiefs, has built false narrative of Oct. 7 www.timesofisrael.com/gallant-pm-a...

Most U.S. Jews Do Not Identify as 'Zionists,' Even When They Support Israel, JFNA Survey Finds www.haaretz.com/jewish/2026-...

Simple: War with Iran is mostly about Israel. As long as Israel remains expansionist, its project will be regionally rejected, leading it to define its security as regional hegemony - a state of 10 million dominating a region of half a billion. That’s impossible without the USA – thus forever war.

After his article calling UAE a "Zionist Trojan horse" plotting with Israel against KSA, Altuwaijri doubles down in new article: "The orchestrated outcry over my article criticizing Israel and the UAE reflects a broader campaign of political intimidation" www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-...

Netanyahu will reportedly rush to Washington to meet with Trump on Wednesday, apparently accompanied by Israel's air force chief, likely to push for war with Iran. www.maariv.co.il/news/politic...

"Israeli Settlers, Military Accelerate Violent Expulsion of Palestinians Off Their Land in the West Bank: What was once creeping encroachment by settlers has escalated over the past three years into a state-backed campaign of mass expulsion." open.substack.com/pub/dropsite...

"Ultimately, the instrumentalisation of antisemitism serves one purpose: shielding Israel from accountability, and attempting to pressure states like SA to abandon principled positions on Palestine. Such efforts reflect total ignorance... of the kingdom’s history and values."

After his article calling UAE a "Zionist Trojan horse" plotting with Israel against KSA, Altuwaijri doubles down in new article: "The orchestrated outcry over my article criticizing Israel and the UAE reflects a broader campaign of political intimidation" www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-...

A compelling moral voice youtu.be/qokjOy6kdbg?...

Turkey detains two individuals suspected of spying for Mossad, trying to set up company that would have overseen Asian shell companies whose aim was allegedly to hide origins of various products that would have been supplied to buyers on Mossad’s radar. saudigazette.com.sa/article/6587...

Simple: War with Iran is mostly about Israel. As long as Israel remains expansionist, its project will be regionally rejected, leading it to define its security as regional hegemony - a state of 10 million dominating a region of half a billion. That’s impossible without the USA – thus forever war.

This is the man singularly deciding right now on war or no war restrained only by his "own morality."

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticizes a “doctrine of domination” that allows Israel to expand its military arsenal while pressuring other countries in the region to disarm. ara.tv/2vrri

This is the man singularly deciding right now on war or no war restrained only by his "own morality."

'The Chinese government bans all new investment in Israel' www.ynetnews.com/business/art...

As Trump contemplates war with Iran, he would do well remembering the resources expended in failed effort to defeat the much weaker and smaller Houthis in Yemen just a few months ago. This time around, it would be much harder to sell costly failure as victory.

Stunning: In House seat primary in NJ, AIPAC spent millions against moderately pro-Israel Malinowski for refusing to pledge 'unconditional support.' Not only did AIPAC's candidates lose, AIPAC may also end up with Mejia, a progressive more critical of Israel! www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/n...

After today's round of US-Iran talks, Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the talks will continue, as FM Abbas Araghchi says their future will depend on discussions in various capitals, describing today's talks as 'good start' aje.news/oo2w92

Global human rights and legal heroes treated like criminals: In Trump’s war on global justice, court staff and U.N. face terrorist‑grade sanctions www.reuters.com/investigatio...

Stunning: In House seat primary in NJ, AIPAC spent millions against moderately pro-Israel Malinowski for refusing to pledge 'unconditional support.' Not only did AIPAC's candidates lose, AIPAC may also end up with Mejia, a progressive more critical of Israel! www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/n...

This Is How Israeli Settlers Burned Down an entire Palestinian West Bank Community in Four Minutes www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

"Whether or not Malinowski ultimately wins, AIPAC will have failed to achieve its goal... either Essex County commissioner Brendan Gill or former lieutenant governor Tahesha Way. And if Mejia wins, AIPAC will have helped elect progressive who is less supportive of Israel."

The Hind Rajab Foundation files a legal complaint in the US against an Israeli national and former IDF sergeant, currently in the US, seeking criminal investigation for "war crimes and acts amounting to genocide committed during Israel’s war in Gaza." www.hindrajabfoundation.org/posts/hrf-fi...

"Decision Desk HQ had called race for Malinowski around 8:50 pm ET, but retracted call shortly after 10 pm as [progressive] Mejia [backed by Sanders, Warren, AOC] gradually surpassed him in vote tally — a stunning overperformance that few political observers expected" thehill.com/homenews/cam...

Worse than softball: "Should [Iran's] supreme leader be worried" can get only one answer leading to grave headlines: "Trump says Iran's leader should be worried." Question about "having Iran's protesters' back" gives impression Americans expect military action! open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...

"AIPAC fails its first test in the midterms" forward.com/fast-forward...

Exclusive: Private jet owned by Israeli-American tycoon close to Trump family has been used by ICE to deport Palestinians from Arizona to Tel Aviv - "part of secretive and politically sensitive US government operation to deport Palestinians arrested by ICE" www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

This Is How Israeli Settlers Burned Down an entire Palestinian West Bank Community in Four Minutes www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

Given AIPAC's stock among Democratic voters, I can imagine a new strategy for them: Endorse the opponent of the candidate they really want to see win

This: Brother of Israel's Shin Bet security service chief charged with ‘assisting enemy in wartime’ over Gaza smuggling www.timesofisrael.com/brother-of-s...

Exclusive: Private jet owned by Israeli-American tycoon close to Trump family has been used by ICE to deport Palestinians from Arizona to Tel Aviv - "part of secretive and politically sensitive US government operation to deport Palestinians arrested by ICE" www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

.@TuckerCarlson on American policy in the Middle East: "You fund mass murder in Gaza and there is no blowback to you? I think there's probably going to be" youtu.be/rFgLe03bVnA?...

"Pro-Trump billionaire Marc Rowan, whom the president appointed to his Board of Peace tasked with reconstructing Gaza, maintained close connections with child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein" newly released documents show www.haaretz.com/us-news/2026...

In poll we conducted in November, only 6% of Americans thought Epstein likely did not work with foreign intelligence, while 45% said he likely did. Israel was identified as most likely by Republicans while Russia was identified as most likely by Dems. open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...

Crypto Takes a Deep Slide Despite Trump’s Support: The price of Bitcoin is lower than it was the day before President Trump’s election! www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/t...

Exclusive: Luxury jet owned by Israeli-American tycoon close to Trump family has been used by ICE to deport Palestinians from Arizona to Tel Aviv - "part of secretive and politically sensitive US government operation to deport Palestinians arrested by ICE" www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

"Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel. The report did not provide a nationality of the tankers or say what flag they were flying under." abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...

.@TuckerCarlson on American policy in the Middle East: "You fund mass murder in Gaza and there is no blowback to you? I think there's probably going to be" youtu.be/rFgLe03bVnA?...

"Pro-Trump billionaire Marc Rowan, whom the president appointed to his Board of Peace tasked with reconstructing Gaza, maintained close connections with child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein" newly released documents show www.haaretz.com/us-news/2026...

Russian FM Lavrov: "Iran is our close partner and neighbor. We are not indifferent to how the situation develops. Especially since it is explosive not only for Iran itself, but also for the entire Middle East" tass.com/politics/208...

For Six Hours, Israeli Settlers Rampaged Two West Bank Villages – While Soldiers Looked On www.haaretz.com/middle-east-...

Russian FM Lavrov: "Iran is our close partner and neighbor. We are not indifferent to how the situation develops. Especially since it is explosive not only for Iran itself, but also for the entire Middle East" tass.com/politics/208...

Endless killing and destruction: Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 23, including an 11-year old girl, in one of deadliest days since ‘ceasefire’ aje.news/574y9d

Extraordinary: In audio recording, former Israeli PM Ehud Barak tells Jeffrey Epstein and Larry Summers he told Russian President Putin that he wanted a million Russians to convert to Judaism and become Israeli; seems to disparage Sephardic Jews. www.threads.com/@middleeaste...

AIPAC Targets a Former Ally in 2026's First Fight Over the Future of pro-Israel U.S. Politics; "marks the pro-Israel organization's new red lines on Democrats and calls to condition U.S. aid to Israel ahead of the 2026 midterm cycle" www.haaretz.com/us-news/2026...

"Police and the IDF are investigating an arson attack and vandalism allegedly perpetrated by settlers early this morning in the West Bank Christian Palestinian village of Taybeh, the Kan public broadcaster reports" www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-feb...

This: "A year after Vietnam elevated its relations with Washington to the highest diplomatic level, an internal document shows its military was taking steps to prepare for possible American “war of aggression” and considered the US a “belligerent” power" apnews.com/article/viet...

All Middle East correspondents and editors laid off in the Washington Post's mass firing of staff. wtop.com/local/2026/0...

Unclear if the hesitation within the administration on the next Iran move is a product of a tug of war between Israel, which prefers war, and increasingly proactive Arab leaders, or a symptom of Trump's own uncertainty about the consequences of his moves, especially politically.

"Susan Collins Is Getting More Money From AIPAC Than Small Donors: As Graham Platner handily out raises Republican Susan Collins, the pro-Israel lobby collected nearly 20% of her donations for her." open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...