Dan Perry is the former chief editor of The Associated Press in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the former chairman of the Foreign Press Association in Jerusalem, and the author of two books about Israel. Follow his newsletter “Ask Questions Later” at danperry.substack.com.
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By Dan Perry
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Opinion In interviews on Arab and Israeli TV, a tale of two completely different beliefs about the war
A debate about starvation in Gaza exposes a gulf in perceptions
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Opinion The return of Trump diplomacy, and a reckoning with the ICC: What does 2025 have in store for Israel?
The Jewish state is at a pivotal point in its history — here are 3 predictions for how things might unfold
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Opinion Netanyahu throws cold water on hostage deal prospects, and reminds us what a curse he is for Israel
Here are the two sad reasons Netanyahu wants a forever war
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Opinion Houthis could have killed Israeli children. Israel can’t quell the Islamist threat alone
The Yemen-based group is flailing after regime change in Syria — and the moment is ripe for international action
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Opinion Why a hostage deal is imminent
Hamas is beaten, Netanyahu is ascendant, and Trump is coming
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Opinion Israel accidentally helped spark regime change in Syria — what’s next?
Israel has a chance to reshape the order of the Middle East. But its leadership must be wise enough to seize it
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Opinion We’re watching Israel self-destruct — at the hands of its own leaders and citizens
Netanyahu's government relies on three groups whose aims would destroy the country as we know it (and possibly altogether)
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Opinion Netanyahu was right to end the war in Lebanon — now Gaza must follow
Prolonging the Gaza War only serves Netanyahu’s political aims
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