Ryan Jones

Popular uprisings alone do not topple totalitarian regimes, and an Iranian regime fearing for its survival could turn its gaze outward. For Israel, this means that the closer the ayatollahs feel to the abyss, the greater the danger of escalation. The deci... See more

(JNS) The assertion that “Israel’s presence in Gaza must be permanent” was the prevailing sentiment at a half-day conference, held on Monday in the Knesset auditorium, titled “Gaza: The Day After—The Right’s Political Plan.” Several hundred activists from... See more

(JNS) The Israeli Supreme Court, in the 2004 case of Gershon Salomon v. Minister of Police, held that Jews have the legal right to pray on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, though it could be limited if the public order is threatened. The decision was writte... See more

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu caused something of a stir in Nigeria when he announced late last month that Israel would take action to protect the African nation’s embattled Christian population. The remark, made at the tail end of Netanyahu’s visit t... See more

The Philippines is looking to significantly increase the number of Israelis visiting the southeast Asian country in the coming year, with the nation’s ambassador saying this is a top priority for her government. Philippine Ambassador to Israel Aileen Mend... See more