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 - 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 16, 2025 If you’re just tuning in, allow me to recap where we are regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. As of June 16, 2025, the Israel-Iran conflict has reached a fever pitch, with recent Israeli airstrikes, codenamed “Operation Rising Lion,” targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and military infrastructure. On … Continue reading The Israel-Iran Conflict: A Ticking Eschatological Time Bomb
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
May 26, 2025 Philip C. Johnson For two decades, my work with Global Next has immersed me in the Middle East and Muslim-majority countries, training American students in leadership and geopolitics from a biblical perspective while engaging in journalism and mentoring university students in Iraq, Afghanistan, and especially Egypt through the Arab Spring, the Egyptian … Continue reading I found an Egyptian Zionist: Here’s his story of how he came to understand the truth about what’s going on in the Middle East
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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