As America Gains the Upper Hand in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran Is Taking the War to Iraq
The war shifts from sea to land.
October 5, 2026
Hubris and Failure on the Morning of October 7
A recent book in Hebrew takes stock of the Israeli mistakes that made Hamas’s success possible.
With elections looming, the Israeli left has been making much of reports that Benjamin Netanyahu had been forewarned of the Hamas invasion. Meanwhile, Ronen Bar, the former head of the Shin Bet, is threatening to sue Netanyahu over allegations that he neglected to pass intelligence of an impeding attack to the prime minister. Matti Friedman reviews a book by the journalist Amos Harel (who decidedly belongs to the left) that investigates the failures of those in charge of securing Israel’s borders—and shows that there is plenty of blame to go around.
October 5, 2026
Pax Americana is Over. What Comes Next Is Still Up to America
The post-cold-war era was a respite from history. The U.S. should now focus on a smooth landing.
Hubris and Failure on the Morning of October 7
A recent book in Hebrew takes stock of the Israeli mistakes that made Hamas’s success possible.
Through Genetic Research, Ancient Negev Wines May Be in Tomorrow’s Bottles
Over 1,000 years ago, the Negev produced some of the world’s best wines. Now, those wines could be resurrected.
A Former Cellmate’s Chilling Portrait of the Man Who Slaughtered the Last Jews of Warsaw
Conversations with an Executioner.