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Gershon Baskin on Hamas Backchannels, Uneven Prisoner Exchanges, and Gaza Reality

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By Philip C. Johnson January 26, 2026 – Jerusalem In a wide-ranging conversation in Jerusalem, veteran Israeli peace activist and backchannel mediator Gershon Baskin offered a candid assessment of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict’s current state. Baskin, who has spent nearly four decades building unofficial dialogues with Palestinians—including Hamas—remains a rare voice advocating for pragmatic engagement amid deep … Continue reading Gershon Baskin on Hamas Backchannels, Uneven Prisoner Exchanges, and Gaza Reality

Does Israel Have Any Friends Left?

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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?

U.S. Bombs Iran’s Nuclear Sites: America is at War

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Philip C. Johnson June 21, 2025 Today, the U.S. unleashed a seismic strike on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, targeting three key sites - Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan - with B-2 stealth bombers dropping bunker-busting GBU-57s. President Trump hailed the attack as “very successful,” claiming a “full payload” obliterated Fordow, Iran’s most fortified nuclear facility. This bold … Continue reading U.S. Bombs Iran’s Nuclear Sites: America is at War

The Israel-Iran Conflict: A Ticking Eschatological Time Bomb

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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

Update on Israel’s Strike on Iran: Good for Israel; Good for Iranian Christians

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Philip C. Johnson June 13, 2025 Operation Rising Lion: Targets and Impact On June 13, 2025 (Iran-time), Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” deploying 200 fighter jets and 330 munitions against Iran’s nuclear and military sites. The Natanz uranium enrichment facility suffered severe damage to its underground centrifuge halls, with nuclear sites at Khondab and Khorramabad … Continue reading Update on Israel’s Strike on Iran: Good for Israel; Good for Iranian Christians

Pro-Israel Summit in Dallas Canceled Amid Rising Anti-Semitic Threats

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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

Trump’s Travel Ban: An Overreaction or Good for American Security?

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Philip C. Johnson June 5, 2025 On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation banning entry to the United States from 12 countries and imposing partial restrictions on seven others, effective June 9, 2025. This move, rooted in national security concerns, aims to protect Americans by enhancing border controls and vetting processes. … Continue reading Trump’s Travel Ban: An Overreaction or Good for American Security?

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

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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

Israel’s Complicated Multifront Defense: Here’s Your Summary of the Current Conflicts

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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

Did Israel’s Prime Minister, Netanyahu, Let October 7th Happen?

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February 14, 2025 Philip C. Johnson, Ph.D. It sounds like a crazy conspiracy theory. Of course Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu would never knowingly allow harm to come to Israeli citizens. Right? But, recent reports have raised concerns about potential financial connections between Netanyahu’s administration and Qatar, particularly regarding the funding of Hamas as well … Continue reading Did Israel’s Prime Minister, Netanyahu, Let October 7th Happen?