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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

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Turkey’s Gaza Flotilla: Why a military clash is unlikely

Turkey’s Gaza Flotilla: Why a military clash is unlikely

Erdogan’s Playbook: Words Versus Actions Turkey’s Constraints: Why Erdogan’s Hands Are Tied Washington: The Player Most Analysis Is Missing...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

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Israel stops settlers in Syria: Israel’s Zero Tolerance is the smart play

In the dead of night on February 16, 2026, a small band of Israeli settler activists from the far-right Bashan Pioneers group slipped across the...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

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Bibi’s US Aid Exit won’t end US leverage & a Smarter Path

The Roots of Frustration: Why Israel Craves Independence Netanyahu has publicly blamed such pauses for endangering Israeli soldiers, arguing they...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Brian McDonald