Joel Braunold

For Israel, Syria Intervention is Both a Security Imperative and Risk

For both ethical and security reasons, Israel cannot allow the use of chemical weapons on its doorstep. But backing U.S.-led military retaliation on Bashar al-Assad's regime poses a real security risk Israel.

Kerry’s Task: Close the Incredulity Gap

Despite promising developments, the Israeli and Palestinian publics are no closer to believing that peace is on its way. Here's what Secretary of State John Kerry must do to close the 'incredulity gap.'

Settlers' 9-Step Plan To Kill The Two-State Solution

Joel Braunold on the Yesha Council's initiative to put a million settlers in the West Bank and scuttle any prospect for peace.

British House Of Lords Versus U.S. Senate

Joel Braunold argues that the British House of Lords is far better at discussing Israel and Palestine than the U.S. Senate.

Terrified of Each Other