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 Why don’t ceasefire talks ever go anywhere? Ask Netanyahu.
To hold onto power, Netanyahu has to appease the US — without ending the war
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Politics What would Biden’s potential replacements mean for Israel?
Biden's decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race might have dramatic consequences for the Middle East — depending on his replacement as Democratic nominee
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Opinion As ceasefire talks continue and protests rage, here are the 5 biggest questions facing Israel
Israel has rarely faced a situation of so much internal and external pressure
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Opinion Israel can dig in — or declare victory and gain advantages
This is a pivot point in the war. The path that Netanyahu chooses will have far-reaching implications across the globe
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Opinion The hostage rescue brought unity to Israel — and underscored a great paradox about the country
Internal divisions continue to rock Israel. But Saturday was a day of nationwide joy
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Opinion Hamas’ leaders hold Netanyahu’s political future in their hands. The outcome will remake Israel
If Hamas accepts President Biden's ceasefire plan, the consequences for Israel's political makeup will be profound
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Opinion Will the IDF’s ‘tragic mistake’ in Rafah spell the end of the war?
An airstrike that killed at least 45 civilians, which even Netanyahu has decried, could take pressure on Israel past the tipping point
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Opinion Israel made a terrible tactical blunder in targeting the AP — one it’s made many times before
Want to damage your global standing, domestic approval and credibility with the press? Target one of the most trusted journalistic brands around
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