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Fiamma Nirenstein

Fiamma Nirenstein

Fiamma Nirenstein is an Italian-Israeli journalist, author and senior research fellow at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA). An adviser on antisemitism to Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she served in the Italian Parliament (2008-2013) as vice president of the Foreign Affairs Committee. A founding member of the Friends of Israel Initiative, she has written 15 books, including October 7, Antisemitism and the War on the West, and is a leading voice on Israel, the Middle East, Europe and the fight against antisemitism.

The 10-day truce may open a diplomatic window, but dismantling Hezbollah remains essential for lasting stability.
Direct diplomatic talks signal a rare opportunity, yet disarming the terror group would impact both Lebanon’s future and the wider conflict.
Without resolving Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and maritime threats, diplomacy risks becoming an illusion.
Ensuring security for northern residents remains Jerusalem’s top priority.
Jerusalem’s primary responsibility is to restore security for residents of the north.
Jerusalem assesses the US pause in the Iran war as the battle against Hezbollah continues in Lebanon.
The regime’s leaders are backed into a corner as Trump weighs his next decisive move.
Despite concerns raised by critics over the new law, Israel’s legal safeguards remain among the strictest in the democratic world.
Coverage of the Cardinal Pizzaballa saga overlooks the reality of religious freedom in the Holy Land.
Continued talk of negotiations may deter dissidents while encouraging Tehran to believe it still has diplomatic room to maneuver.
A five-day delay in the U.S. ultimatum reflects strategic maneuvering—not retreat—as Washington and Jerusalem continue confronting the ayatollah regime.
Old conspiracy theories are repackaged in modern language, turning Israel—and the Jewish people—once again into the target.