Friends of Israel Initiative

Israel stands on the front line of the war against Islamist extremism. Israel's fight is our fight.

— José María Aznar

OPINION ARTICLES

  • Hamas needs dead Palestinians at Israel's borders

    Conservative Home, May 15

    Hamas needs dead Palestinians at Israel's borders

    This week's operations, which are larger in scale than any seen previously, could result in greater numbers of Palestinian casualties than we have already seen. If they do, it is important to remember that Hamas is not only the party responsible, but one one that wanted such an outcome in the first place.

    2018-05-15 by Rafael Bardaji and Davis Lewin

  • Israel's Strategic Challenges

    Libertad Digital, May 14

    Israel's Strategic Challenges

    If the Europeans had treated Israel as a regular partner, with its strengths and weaknesses, but fully capable of making its own decisions, the conflict with the Palestinians would have ended years ago.

    2018-05-14 by Rafael Bardaji

  • Expected Upsurge in Gaza Violence

    Gatestone Institute, May 13

    Expected Upsurge in Gaza Violence

    The true and malevolent purpose of Hamas's plan is to incite violence in such a way that the IDF has no choice but to respond with lethal force, killing Gaza civilians.

    2018-05-13 by Colonel Richard Kemp

  • Statement on President Trump's decision to leave the JCPOA

    Statement on President Trump's decision to leave the JCPOA

    We urge all Western parties involved in the deal to take advantage of this new situation and to work together to create a new framework and a coherent strategy to deal with Iran comprehensively.

    2018-05-09 by Friends of Israel Initiative

  • War between Iran and Israel is coming - and Britain must take a stand against the former's terrorist proxies

    The Telegraph, April 24

    War between Iran and Israel is coming - and Britain must take a stand against the former's terrorist proxies

    Britain and her allies must understand Israel's position, making clear to Iran and Hezbollah that their campaign of terror against Israel will be met by international condemnation and an acceptance of Israel's fully legitimate military reaction.

    2018-04-25 by Lord General Richard Dannatt

  • Congratulations!

    Ambassador John Bolton's appointment as National Security Advisor

    Congratulations!

    2018-04-09 by Friends of Israel Initiative

  • Gaza

    La Gaceta, April 5

    Gaza

    Israel may be the last Western nation on the face of the Earth.

    2018-04-05 by Rafael Bardaji

  • Iran: The Europeans Are Wrong Once Again

    La Gaceta, March 22

    Iran: The Europeans Are Wrong Once Again

    There are some who believe that the Europeans will be able to respect and sustain the agreement with Iran without the United States, but that is just an illusion.

    2018-03-22 by Rafael Bardaji