Egypt Finds Itself Trapped between the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Why it matters for Israel.
February 3, 2026
Egypt Finds Itself Trapped between the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Why it matters for Israel.
The growing rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and the former’s decision to move closer to its erstwhile nemesis Qatar, has had ripple effects throughout the Middle East. For Egypt, which had good relations with both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, it has created a new strategic dilemma. A poor country with a powerful military, Egypt has depended on the largess of both oil-rich Gulf states; Cairo has also been wary of Qatar, a supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood. Complicating things further is the involvement of all four countries in various conflicts on all sides of the Red Sea.
February 3, 2026
Israel Can’t Leave Southern Lebanon Until Hizballah Is Disarmed
The lesson of decades of failure.
A 66-Year-Old Film Recalls a Bygone Israel and a Bygone Tolerance
Description of a Struggle.
As Parliament Debates Assisted Suicide, It Should Remember “Thou Shalt Not”
What Rabbi Sacks taught.
What the Numbers Don’t Say about Religion in America
Are there robust communities capable of sustaining belief and practice?