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Thoughts from Israel Ahead of Its Elections
I just returned from an AEI trip to Israel. While there, my colleagues Dany Pletka and Brett D. Schaefer and I kept a busy schedule. We visited the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in Jerusalem and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force on the Syrian border; saw kibbutz Kfar Aza and the Nova festival site, where Israelis were slaughtered on October 7, 2023; and met with Israeli and US government officials. Top of mind were the Israeli elections on October 27.
In the War Room: A Conversation with Yonah Jeremy Bob
You must register in advance if you wish to attend this event in-person. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Israel has defied the odds in its war against Iran. Time and again, it has neutralized threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran itself. In their dramatic new book, In the War Room: The Inside Story of Israel’s Fight Against Hamas and the Iranian Axis, journalists Yonah Jeremy Bob and Elliot Kaufman show that Israeli success was never guaranteed.
Don’t Count Out Netanyahu
Israelis head to the polls next month for their first parliamentary election since 2022. Polling varies, but many conclude that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an uphill battle to stay in power. Analysts doubt whether he can pull it off. “Their prime minister is in real political trouble,” writes Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer of the Israelis.
DSA’s Foreign-Policy Agenda Has One Goal: Weaken America So That World’s Worst Regimes Can Reign Instead
If politics required truth in advertising, the Democratic Socialists of America would be forced to rebrand to the Democratic Socialists against America. The far-left insurgents oppose everything that has propelled the United States to a position of global wealth and leadership. Consider its foreign policy. The DSA has a simple goal: Weaken the country so that it cannot defend itself or its allies. The world’s worst regimes will then dominate in America’s place. How?
DSA’s foreign-policy agenda has one goal: weaken America so that world’s worst regimes can reign instead
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DSA’s foreign-policy agenda has one goal: weaken America so that world’s worst regimes can reign instead
If politics required truth in advertising, the Democratic Socialists of America would be forced to rebrand to the Democratic Socialists against America. The far-left insurgents oppose everything that has propelled the United States to a position of global wealth and leadership. Consider its foreign policy. The DSA has a simple goal: Weaken the country so that it cannot defend itself or its allies. The world’s worst regimes will then dominate in America’s place. 4 Lenin and his post-mortem disciples.
Letter to the Editor: Disenchantment With Israel Began Long Ago
Mr. Galston presents several statistics indicating decreased support among Americans for Israel and places blame on the shoulders of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Yet extreme antipathy for Israel is nothing new. A 2003 poll conducted for the European Commission found that 59% of surveyed citizens viewed the world’s only Jewish state as a “threat to world peace.” Not surprisingly, the U.S. placed second (tied with Iran and North Korea).
Michigan’s Senate Primary Is About Israel
One political story transfixes the nation: today’s Senate primary in Michigan. Americans are watching intently to see who wins. Will it be Abdul El-Sayed, an insurgent left-winger, or Haley Stevens, a Congresswoman favored by the Democratic establishment? The stakes are widely acknowledged. According to one analyst, the “socialist fever rage” is on the ballot. This is true but incomplete.
Abdul El-Sayed Archives
Post AEIdeas One political story transfixes the nation: today’s Senate primary in Michigan. Americans are watching intently to see who wins. Will it be Abdul El-Sayed, an insurgent left-winger, or Haley Stevens, a Congresswoman favored by the Democratic establishment? BY Daniel J. Samet ON 4 Aug 26
Reaganism with Daniel Samet: Status Update on the US-Israel Relationship
On this episode of Reaganism, Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim sits down with Daniel Samet to discuss the latest on the U.S.-Israel relationship.
View from Israel: Q&A with Meir Ben Shabbat
The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune was pleased to speak about current events with Meir Ben Shabbat, head of the Misgav Institute for National Security & Zionist Strategy, in Jerusalem. He served as Israel’s national security advisor from 2017 to 2021. Our conversation is below. In what ways does President Trump’s decision to resume the war against Iran affect Israel’s military operations? I do not believe this decision marked a dramatic shift in Israel’s posture.
Disarm, Defund, Destroy: The Terrifying Truth Behind the DSA’s Agenda
As its candidates win races nationwide, the Democratic Socialists of America is honing its message. The DSA’s new platform, released July 14, offers Marxist nostrums that would destroy American prosperity and liberty. This is especially true on foreign policy, an often-overlooked aspect of the DSA agenda. The DSA wants a weak United States unable to defend itself or fellow democracies to the benefit of the world’s tyrannies. Such extremism cannot be overstated.
Disarm, defund, destroy: The terrifying truth behind the DSA’s agenda
As its candidates win races nationwide, the Democratic Socialists of America is honing its message. The DSA’s new platform, released July 14, offers Marxist nostrums that would destroy American prosperity and liberty. This is especially true on foreign policy, an often-overlooked aspect of the DSA agenda. The DSA wants a weak United States unable to defend itself or fellow democracies to the benefit of the world’s tyrannies. Such extremism cannot be overstated.
On Israel, Congressional Republicans and Democrats Are Far Apart
A major story these last few years has been disaffection with Israel. You can’t deny the polling, which shows that a growing number of Americans in both parties are critical of the Jewish state. According to a Pew survey released July 9, just 16 percent of Democrats and 51 percent of Republicans have a favorable view of the Israeli government, significantly smaller shares than before. Mainstream media have covered declining GOP support with alacrity.
Canada’s Jew-Hatred Problem
Americans rightly spend little time thinking about Canada. Occasionally, however, our northerly neighbor deserves our attention. In June, Dr. Emmanuel Moss, chief of cardiac surgery at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, announced that he was leaving Canada for the United States. A Canadian doing this isn’t normally newsworthy. Many upwardly-minded Canucks have taken their talents to America.
Canada’s Jew-hatred problem
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Americans rightly spend little time thinking about Canada. Occasionally, however, our northerly neighbor deserves our attention. Hawaii cited a slave code to defend its gun law.
Democratic Socialists of America
Op-Ed The Jerusalem Strategic Tribune An avalanche rocked American politics last week. Across New York City, candidates affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) won closely-watched Democratic Party primary contests. Buoyed by the support of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, himself... BY Daniel J. Samet ON 29 Jun 26 Press Fox News Senior Fellow Marc Thiessen discusses the rise of antisemitism on Fox News’ ‘Kudlow.’ BY Marc A.
The Perils of a DSA Foreign Policy
An avalanche rocked American politics last week. Across New York City, candidates affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) won closely-watched Democratic Party primary contests. Buoyed by the support of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, himself a DSA member, they romped to victory over mainstream Democrats. This is bad news for New York City and New York State, both of which face enormous fiscal challenges. It’s also bad news for national security.
No, Israel Doesn’t Run America
Shortly after being deposed by Republican primary voters last Tuesday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) took a parting shot at his Jewish bugbear: “I would have come out sooner, but I had to call my opponent and concede, and it took a while to find Ed Gallrein in Tel Aviv.” This wasn’t the first anti-Israel conspiracy Massie spewed. A few days before the election, he framed it as a “referendum” on “whether Israel gets to buy seats in Congress.” Others echoed similar arguments.
No, Israel doesn’t run America
FAILED MAGA HIJACKING: MASSIE SHOULD LOOK IN MIRROR INSTEAD OF BLAMING ISRAEL FOR POOR POLLING Beneath these remarks is one of the oldest antisemitic canards in the book: that scheming Jews run the world. It’s an ugly, contemptible charge. It’s also baseless. Massie did not lose because of Jews or Israel. He lost because he picked misbegotten fights with President Donald Trump, the most powerful man in Republican politics. Israel had little to do with Massie’s defeat.
The Pro-Israel Case Against Military Aid
The Jewish state is self-sufficient and can deprive its enemies of a convenient target. There’s a call to end U.S. military aid to Israel, and it comes from a surprising source. “I want to draw down to zero the American financial support, the financial component of the military cooperation that we have,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told “60 Minutes” on May 10. Washington should embrace the proposal.
The Pro-Israel Case Against Military Aid
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Why Rising Anti-Israel Sentiment in America Threatens the Jewish State
Over the past few years, Israel has won tremendous victories. It has neutered Hamas and Hezbollah. It has defanged Iran, which has for decades been Israel’s most powerful antagonist. And it is now unquestionably the strongest country in the Middle East. Israel’s strategic outlook has never been brighter. But Israel’s might masks vulnerabilities in public opinion. In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, anti-Israel sentiment has erupted across the West.
‘Israel made us do it’: The Democratic Party has taken a turn
The 2028 Democratic presidential primaries are still two years away, but that hasn’t stopped potential candidates from lambasting Israel, a democratic ally now fighting alongside the United States against Iran. Read more here. Daniel J. Samet is a Jeane Kirkpatrick fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
‘Israel made us do it’: The Democratic Party has taken a turn
‘Israel made us do it’: The Democratic Party has taken a turn (washingtonpost.com) ‘Israel made us do it’: The Democratic Party has taken a turn By Daniel J. Samet 2026040310320200 The 2028 Democratic presidential primaries are still two years away, but that hasn't stopped potential candidates from lambasting Israel, a democratic ally now fighting alongside the United States against Iran.
Legacy media root against US in Iran war to spite Trump
Legacy media are failing to deliver honest reporting on the war with Iran. “President Trump faces a stark choice — stay in the battle to achieve the dauntingly ambitious goals he has set, or try to extract himself from an expanding and intensifying conflict that is generating damaging military, diplomatic and economic shock waves,” says the New York Times.
Legacy media root against US in Iran war to spite Trump
Legacy media are failing to deliver honest reporting on the war with Iran. “President Trump faces a stark choice — stay in the battle to achieve the dauntingly ambitious goals he has set, or try to extract himself from an expanding and intensifying conflict that is generating damaging military, diplomatic and economic shock waves,” says the New York Times.
Discussing the Strait of Hormuz: Samet on WBAL’s ‘C4 and Bryan Nehman Show’
Senior Fellow Marc Thiessen discusses the Strait of Hormuz on WBAL’s ‘C4 and Bryan Nehman Show.’
Denying US Bases for Iran Strikes Is a Big Mistake
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he will not allow the United States to use RAF bases, including the strategically critical installations at Diego Garcia and Fairford in Gloucestershire, for an attack on Iran, The Telegraph reported Thursday. Starmer is wrong, and he is making a strategic and diplomatic mistake. The UK should enable, not hinder, any military action President Donald Trump takes against Iran. It stands to gain considerably if the Iranian regime is weakened or overthrown.
Book Review: Israel’s Activist Court
Yonatan Green’s book shows in exhaustive detail how Israel’s highest court has assumed undue powers and threatens democratic rule. Israel, as it invariably does, was getting loads of bad press before October 7, 2023. Earlier that year, mass demonstrations erupted over a proposal by the Knesset—Israel’s parliament—to remake the country’s judiciary. The narrative within polite circles abroad was that an increasingly extreme Israeli Right was removing checks on its power.
Israel’s Activist Court – Daniel J. Samet
Israel, as it invariably does, was getting loads of bad press before October 7, 2023. Earlier that year, mass demonstrations erupted over a proposal by the Knesset—Israel’s parliament—to remake the country’s judiciary. The narrative within polite circles abroad was that an increasingly extreme Israeli Right was removing checks on its power. Only the courageous protesters stood between tyranny and democracy. Mainstream media cheered the anti-judicial reform cause.
Why Trump’s Charm Offensive in Japan Worked
Your Sunday probably wasn’t as good as Sanae Takaichi’s. The Japanese prime minister romped to victory in her country’s general election, which handed the Liberal Democratic Party its biggest majority ever in the House of Representatives. President Donald Trump, who had endorsed Takaichi, sent his congratulations and called her “highly respected and very popular” in a social media post. The results in Japan demonstrate that a Trump endorsement doesn’t always doom a leader’s campaign.
Give the Board of Peace a Chance
There’s no guarantee it will solve the Gaza problem, but everyone else has already failed. President Trump unveiled the Board of Peace, an international organization tasked with implementing his Gaza reconstruction plan, at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week. “The first steps toward a brighter day for the Middle East and a much safer future for the world are unfolding right before your very eyes,” Mr. Trump said. Critics scoffed. Sen.
Opinion | Give the Board of Peace a Chance
There’s no guarantee it will solve the Gaza problem, but everyone else has already failed. President Donald Trump speaks at the Board of Peace meeting during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 22. Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone/Associated Press President Trump unveiled the Board of Peace, an international organization tasked with implementing his Gaza reconstruction plan, at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week.
No Leftist Solidarity for Iran
Why don’t Democrats stand with the protesters opposing the regime? It is arresting that those who fancy themselves champions of the downtrodden are saying little about Iran. Don’t leftists stand with the Iranian protesters opposing the regime (“The Iranian People Answer the Call,” Review & Outlook, Jan. 10)? Apparently not. Campuses formerly teeming with pro-Palestinian encampments have no such displays for another Muslim people elsewhere in the Middle East.
The Myth of AIPAC’s Power
One acronym looms large in the minds of Israel-haters nationwide. AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, is a particular target of their odium. AIPAC-bashing knows no ideological bounds. “AIPAC is the most successful foreign influence operation in U.S. history,” wrote former Democratic National Committee Vice Chairman David Hogg. “NO Democrat should accept money from AIPAC — an organization that also helped deliver the presidency to Donald Trump,” Bernie Sanders fumed.
The Right Should Reject Anti-Zionism
Anti-Zionism, or opposition to Israel, has a foothold on the American right. Podcasters and influencers bash the world’s only Jewish state with a venom reserved for no other. They decry its alleged depredations, spread conspiracies, and demand a breaking of the US-Israel relationship. If only these Israel-haters were confined to the margins. Some of the right’s most prominent commentators, such as Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens, have taken up the anti-Zionist cause.
Israel Must Be Self-Sufficient, for Its Own Sake
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently denied a report that Israel is seeking a new 20-year commitment of military aid from Washington, insisting that “I want to make our arms industry independent.” Israel, which received some $17.9 billion in defense assistance from the United States during the course of the Gaza war, is one of the most technologically innovative and capable military powers in the world. It can and should achieve self-sufficiency.
The Media Are Hamas’s Greatest Weapon
Never in the field of human conflict was so much untruth given to so many readers by so many outlets. Over the past two years, the mainstream media have bent over backward to abet Hamas’s information war on Israel.
Daniel J. Samet & Doug Bandow: What Should Be the American Strategy in the Middle East?
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about American strategy in the Middle East. First on the show is Daniel J. Samet, a Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he focuses on US-Israel relations and Middle East policy. Later, we hear from Doug Bandow, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, specializing in foreign policy and civil liberties.
Requiem for the Pro-Israel Democrat
The Democratic Party’s long-running love affair with Israel is over. Like most breakups, this one has turned ugly. The signs are omnipresent. Washington Democrats are a case in point. Prominent Democratic politicians decry Israel’s supposed sins in Gaza and spare the culprit, Hamas. Read more at Commentary. Daniel J. Samet, a Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, is the author of “U.S. Defense Policy toward Israel: A Cold War History.
Requiem for the Pro-Israel Democrat
By Daniel J. Samet The Democratic Party's long-running love affair with Israel is over. Like most breakups, this one has turned ugly. The signs are omnipresent. Washington Democrats are a case in point. Prominent Democratic politicians decry Israel's supposed sins in Gaza and spare the culprit, Hamas. In 2024, then-Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer...
Daniel Samet on the U.S.-Israel Relationship and the American National Interest
The relationship between the United States and Israel has long been the subject of intense scrutiny, very often distorted by polemic and conspiracy. One of the most influential articulations of these distortions came in 2007, when the political scientists John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt argued that American foreign policy had been hijacked by a powerful Israel lobby—an argument that, despite its weaknesses, has shaped how many Americans view relations between these two nations.
Trump must help Israel defeat Hamas to secure lasting peace
Israel’s Security Cabinet has decided to take control of Gaza City, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Aug. 10 that Israel will not attempt to “occupy Gaza.” The United States should support Israel’s move. American interests require no less. In 2005, the last time Israel left Gaza, the results were calamitous. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon devised a plan to withdrawal Israelis from the territory, which President George W.
Trump must help Israel defeat Hamas to secure lasting peace | Opinion
Washington should extend political support for Israel's actions. It should also continue selling weapons to Jerusalem. It should let Israel finish the job without counterproductive interference. Daniel J. Samet Opinion contributor Israel's Security Cabinet has decided to take control of Gaza City, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Aug. 10 that Israel will not attempt to "occupy Gaza." The United States should support Israel's move. American interests require no less.
Trump Restores Realism to Middle East Policy
A second marriage is the “triumph of hope over experience,” quipped 18th-century man of letters Samuel Johnson. We can today reverse the saying: Trump’s second term is the triumph of experience over hope. Consider his policies in the Middle East. Scarcely six months into Trump 2.0, America is scoring big wins in the region. What’s behind them? Trump’s sober view of U.S. interests. He understands when to attack and when not to.
Opinion | Western Allies’ Self-Defeating Attack on Israel
Your browser does not support HTML5 video. Three Western nations keep showing why they are in decline. Canada announced Wednesday that it would “recognize” a nonexistent Palestinian state, following similar statements by the U.K. Tuesday and France the previous week. At a time when the U.S. is questioning global commitments and challenging Western allies to step up as responsible partners, these three countries have committed an unnecessary and dangerous faux pas.
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