The key question is whether the current Iran-Israel missile exchanges are over or merely a prelude to a broader round of fighting.
Iran appears intent on linking the fronts: if Israel strikes Hizbullah's stronghold in Beirut's Dahieh district, Tehran will signal that Lebanon and Iran are part of the same confrontation.
Israel, however, is likely to resist that linkage. If Iran launches another salvo of missiles, Israel appears prepared to respond with a new round of strikes.
It is notable that Israel targeted Iranian air-defense batteries - a classic precursor to more extensive operations. Israel also struck a petrochemical facility - creating speculation tied to missile production.
These do not look like purely symbolic attacks. They could indicate preparations for a more sustained campaign lasting days rather than a brief exchange of blows. Stay tuned.
Iran fired 11 ballistic missiles at Israel today. Each one of those missiles can level an entire neighborhood and kill hundreds. No self-respecting country in the world would tolerate such an attack, and neither will Israel.
Israel is now targeting Iranian surface-to-surface missile launch sites, as well as infrastructure facilities unrelated to the energy sector.
The people of Lebanon have rejected Iran’s proxy, Hizballah, and have told Iran to get out of their country.
If Hizballah fires at Israel, its command centers in the Dahiya will be hit hard.
This has nothing to do with Iran.
Everyone has had enough of this maniacal Iranian regime.
Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Chair @betsyberns Korn and CEO William @Daroff met today with Israeli President @Isaac_Herzog in Jerusalem.
Grateful for President Herzog’s friendship, leadership, and partnership. 🇮🇱🇺🇸
Conference of Presidents Chair @BetsyBerns Korn and CEO William @Daroff met today in Tel Aviv with Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Israel, @MammadovMukhtar, for a thoughtful discussion on the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Israel, regional developments, and opportunities to further strengthen ties among Azerbaijan, Israel, and the United States. 🇦🇿🇮🇱🇺🇸
Wonderful for @BetsyBerns Korn and me to meet with longtime friend and colleague, @IsraelinGreece Ambassador @NoamKatz_ , while in Athens, to discuss multilateral issues of mutual concern.
Honored to join @Conf_of_Pres Chair @BetsyBerns Korn, @USChargeEgypt Robert Silverman (@silverrj99), and the diplomatic community in Cairo this evening for @USEmbassyCairo’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence.
A meaningful opportunity to mark this historic milestone abroad and reflect on the enduring values of freedom, democracy, and opportunity that have guided our nation for 250 years.
🇺🇸 #America250 #US250
Today, I am proud to announce that Israel will open its first-ever embassy in Ljubljana.
The election of Prime Minister @JJansaSDS marks a new chapter in relations between Israel and Slovenia. After years of the hostility of the previous government- we now have an opportunity to rebuild, strengthen, and deepen a real partnership.
An Israeli embassy is more than a diplomatic mission. It is a statement of friendship, dialogue, and a shared belief in freedom, democracy, and security.
We are turning today a new page.
When Israel’s friends return to power - Israel returns.
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Mapping Qatar’s $400 Billion Footprint in the United States.
Here is @FDD’s new report authored by the dogged and talented @NatalieEcanow with a foreword from yours truly. https://t.co/mTeBZ9smnm
Some news: I’m utterly delighted to announce I’m @haaretzcom’s new U.S. bureau chief. Much, much more to come but we are making a major push into America. Watch this space 👀
In the meantime: looking for a new Washington correspondent. Reach out if interested or have a rec!