Israel’s opposition voters back policy change, not just replacing Netanyahu
A new survey finds Israel's center-right opposition favors diplomacy, regional ties, and policy change, not just replacing Netanyahu.
Israel is once again returning to the status of a ‘mistress’ in the Middle East
Israel has returned to the status of a “mistress” – a relationship acknowledged privately but concealed in public – that characterized its regional position before the Abraham Accords.
Are Trump and Netanyahu drifting apart on the Middle East? – Dr. Nimrod Goren, TRT World, June 2026
“The US President is indeed the one currently dictating the level of military escalation in the wars on Iran and on Hezbollah. The Israeli Prime Minister seeks to stir US decision making towards
Despite sharp rebuke over Lebanon, Netanyahu needs Trump to be elected – Dr. Nimrod Goren, The Arab Weekly, June 2026
Nimrod Goren, the president of Mitvim, an Israeli think tank, said “the differences are now very public”, unlike in the past when they were usually quietly managed behind closed doors.
Trump’s ‘crazy’ rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment – Dr. Nimrod Goren, Reuters, June 2026
Nimrod Goren, the president of Mitvim, an Israeli think tank, said "the differences are now very public", unlike in the past when they were usually quietly managed behind closed doors.
Netanyahu’s leaks undermined Israel’s ties with Arab leaders
Secret diplomacy is becoming harder as Netanyahu repeatedly publicizes private meetings.
Israelis Don’t Feel Much Like Victors in War With Iran – Dr. Nimrod Goren, The New York Times, April 2026
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
Iran launches attacks on Israel: Nine killed by strikes near Jerusalem – Rina Bassist, France 24, March 2026
Rina Bassist, Israeli journalist, is our guest.
