The Art of the (hopefully not all bad hostage) Deal The very thought of negotiating with terrorists represents a strategic disaster. Yet Israel’s willingness to trade hundreds of hardened criminals to get back a handful of hostages is a powerful message of light triumphing over darkness. Alex Traiman Jan. 19, 2025
Israeli FM mocks ICC prosecutor’s trip to meet Syrian rebel "Birds of a feather flock together," Gideon Sa'ar write about Karim Khan and Syrian jihadist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. Jan. 19, 2025
Recognizing ‘Palestine’ would create Hamas terror state, Israeli FM says in response to Blinken "A Hamas state will not only not solve the conflict, but will deteriorate security, peace and stability of the region," stated Gideon Sa'ar. Jan. 15, 2025
Sa’ar: New Lebanese PM proves international courts’ anti-Israel bias "The president of the ICJ, just appointed prime minister of Lebanon, has called Israel an enemy," said Israel's foreign minister. JNS Staff Jan. 15, 2025
Judicial reform long on compromise, short on reform, analysts say “It is not a reform and not even a start thereof. It is a superficial maneuver.” David Isaac Jan. 14, 2025
Knesset panel to debate judicial reform bill Approval in the Constitution Committee could set in motion the passage of the legislation in second and third (final) readings. JNS Staff Jan. 13, 2025
Sa’ar confirms hostage talks progress, thanks US "The Americans are making great efforts to reach a deal," the Israeli foreign minister said, adding that we will soon know if Hamas wants an agreement. Canaan Lidor Jan. 13, 2025
‘Soon we’ll know if Hamas wants a deal,’ Israeli FM tells UK Gideon Sa'ar spoke with his British counterpart David Lammy in Jerusalem about Syria, Lebanon and the need to prevent Iran from getting nuclear arms. Canaan Lidor Jan. 13, 2025
Judicial reform deal: Coalition praises, opposition pans The proposal seeks reforms to the way judges are appointed and Basic Laws function, JNS Staff Jan. 10, 2025
