October 26, 2021 — The consulate, closed when the US Embassy was opened in Jerusalem under then-president Donald Trump, had long served as an American effort to assist Palestinians from eastern Jerusalem, just as the American Consulate in the western part of the then-unacknowledged capital served that end of town.

October 22, 2021 — The current political environment has changed greatly since 2019. Instead, leaders in Israel and the US continue to walk much more cautiously in their efforts to maintain strong relations while serving the diverse peoples under their leadership.

October 20, 2021 — The “alternative reality” of imagined victories influencing Iran’s leaders and proxies continues, despite calls to negotiate a new nuclear deal. Israel’s potential reality of making a preemptive strike to thwart Iran’s goals of its destruction and achieving regional dominance through nuclear blackmail is a last resort, although signs point that it may become necessary, as Iran’s leaders refuse to consider peaceful options.

October 19, 2021 — The gathering offers a look at what a future Middle East, with closer coordination among its neighbors, could resemble. However, lingering problems, such as the rejection of normalization with Israel by the Palestinian Authority, remain to pose challenges as the new coalition seeks to pursue progress in the midst of many political agendas.

October 18, 2021 — The Jerusalem Prayer Team has been deeply involved in the battle of online antisemitism. In May, Facebook shut down the Prayer Team’s page after it was flooded by myriad antisemitic comments for three consecutive days during the 11-day Gaza War. The ultimately failed shutdown was triggered by a concerted campaign that aimed at overwhelming Facebook’s control logarithms.

October 15, 2021 — The combination of Iran’s complaints against Israel and America’s increasing compliance with UN policies doesn’t help the already tense situation over Iran’s ongoing nuclear development. Opposing the proliferation of nuclear weapons is one thing the nations agree on, as diplomatic efforts continue and “all options” remain on the table.

October 14, 2021 — Both US President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Bennett agreed during their initial meeting that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. As Blinken and other leaders throughout the region concluded, it is becoming clear that other options may need to be considered.

October 13, 2021 — “The road to peace goes through Jerusalem," David Friedman said. “The key to the Abraham Accords was the trust between a small group of people. The Friedman Center is committed to expanding that trust beyond a small group of people."

October 12, 2021 — The numbers are something to be celebrated. They show that return to the Jewish homeland has become a high priority for many Jews during the pandemic.

October 11, 2021 — Since November 2020, "Squad" activist Rashida Tlaib has been calling for a Palestinian state “from the river to the sea,” a well- known Arab war cry meaning the elimination of the State of Israel.

October 8, 2021 — The Abraham Accords continue to leave their mark on Israel and nations across the Middle East. In addition to Israel, Bahrain, and the UAE, Morocco and Sudan have joined. Others may also soon follow, as the success of the accords reveal benefits for all parties involved.

October 7, 2021 — This expansion will help Israel grow, retain, and recruit the most talented people of the startup nation. Microsoft is not alone among tech companies expanding in Israel. Google, Nvidia, Amazon, Oracle are among other companies helping to build a strong Israel.