A strong U.S.-Egyptian relationship is necessary for the United States to achieve its many objectives in the Middle East. And permanent estrangement, which looks increasingly likely, is not a foregone conclusion.

John Kerry’s laudable attempts at restarting the Mideast peace process appear to be in trouble. Releasing Jonathan Pollard in order to keep them limping along would be a mistake.

West Bank settlements hollow out respect for the law in the State of Israel, argues a former U.S. Ambassador.

Bloody times ahead, again, for Israel and the Palestinians.