By Philip C. Johnson, writing from Rome, Italy October 15, 2025—The world held its breath as the Peace 2025 Summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on October 13, birthed a ceasefire heralded as a "historic dawn" by U.S. President Donald Trump. With signatures from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, … Continue reading Israel-Gaza: The Fragile Dawn of Peace 2025:
By Philip C. Johnson October 9, 2025 Dateline: Rome – It's 9:12 PM CET here in the Eternal City on October 9, 2025, just two days past the second anniversary of October 7, 2023. I’m sitting near the usual chaos at the Spanish Steps, but my thoughts are a few thousand miles to the east … Continue reading Peace at Last? The Israel-Gaza War Ends—Two Years After the Nightmare Began
By Philip C. Johnson—August 15, 2025 I’ve spent years working in the Middle East and Muslim-majority countries, navigating the heated controversies that erupt whenever Israel enters the conversation. From diplomatic circles to local communities, I’ve seen firsthand how polarized and complex these discussions can be. But Tucker Carlson’s August 11, 2025, interview with Mother Agapia … Continue reading Tucker Carlson’s Interview with Mother Agapia: A Masterclass in Unchecked Narrative
By Philip C. Johnson - July 23, 2025 Israel’s global image is under siege, with media often amplifying the harshest narratives about its actions. Yet, the Jewish state retains strong allies, especially the United States. Let’s cut through distorted reporting, clarify recent events, and provide a balanced counterpoint to one-sided portrayals of Israel’s challenges. Israel’s … Continue reading Does Israel Have Any Friends Left?
By Philip C. Johnson - July 17, 2025 What’s Happening in Syria?The Middle East is burning again, and it’s throwing a wrench in President Donald Trump’s Abraham Accords, his push for regional peace. As of July 17, 2025, Israel is hammering Damascus with airstrikes, targeting the Syrian Defense Ministry, military convoys, and areas near the … Continue reading Israel Bombs Damascus: Druze Protection or a Bigger Play?
By Philip C. Johnson - June 27, 2025 A recent phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked intrigue, with Israel Hayom - Israel’s most widely distributed yet often distrusted newspaper - reporting a multi-point plan to end the Gaza war within two weeks. The call, held late … Continue reading Is the Israel-Gaza War Almost Over? Here’s the Gossip About Trump and Netanyahu’s Recent Phone Call
Philip C. Johnson, June 6, 2025 The Israel Summit, a pro-Israel conference scheduled for June 9-11, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, was canceled due to credible threats from American-based, pro-Hamas jihadist groups. Organized by The Israel Guys and HaYovel, the event expected over 1,000 attendees, including former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman and survivors of the October … Continue reading Pro-Israel Summit in Dallas Canceled Amid Rising Anti-Semitic Threats
June 2, 2025 On June 1, 2025, Boulder, Colorado, erupted into chaos when Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, unleashed a horrifying assault on a pro-Israel vigil. Armed with Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower, Soliman targeted the “Run for Their Lives” event, a peaceful gathering advocating for the release of 101 Israeli hostages … Continue reading Global Flashpoints Ignite: Boulder Terror Attack, Gaza Tensions, and Iran’s Nuclear Advances Threaten Catastrophic Escalation
Philip C. Johnson May 16, 2025 Alright, folks, buckle up—it’s May 16, 2025, and I’m just back from Japan, but I’ve been watching Donald Trump work the Middle East like a deal-making machine, hitting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE in a very “Trumpian” way. The U.S. President is inking massive trade agreements, but Israel … Continue reading Trump’s 2025 Middle East Blitz: Deals, Drama, and Israel’s Jitters
Philip C. Johnson, Ph.D. March 27, 2025 Israel has been in conflict with her neighbors for 538 days. For a short time, ceasefires held. A few Israeli hostages have been returned. Hundreds of Palestinian terrorists were released from Israeli prisons, some of whom will undoubtedly return to their old habits. But ceasefires do not last. … Continue reading Israel’s Complicated Multifront Defense: Here’s Your Summary of the Current Conflicts
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