What’s at Stake in the Upcoming Israeli Elections
Israelis disagree about a lot—but not about the basic issues of security.
July 22, 2026
Riyadh has distanced itself from Israel. Is it working?
On Monday, the Iran-backed Houthi insurgents that rule a large part of Yemen declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. While the Shiite jihadist group has framed the move as an act of retribution, it is most likely an attempt by Tehran to unleash its allies against America’s, in the hope that Riyadh will in turn pressure the U.S. to back down.
Israelis disagree about a lot—but not about the basic issues of security.
Riyadh has distanced itself from Israel. Is it working?
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Grappling with Jewish history.
A refusenik tells the story of cantonism.
On Monday, the Iran-backed Houthi insurgents that rule a large part of Yemen declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. While the Shiite jihadist group has framed the move as an act of retribution, it is most likely an attempt by Tehran to unleash its allies against America’s, in the hope that Riyadh will in turn pressure the U.S. to back down.
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