The Obama administration’s credibility with ceasefires remains badly damaged.

The case for preemptive action.

Will the U.S. apologize for criticizing Israel’s conduct in Gaza?

Giving an advantage to unscrupulous terrorists.

The fruits of instantaneous criticism of Israel.

Israel is held to a different standard, as usual.

It can no longer pretend otherwise.

It’s shifting toward offensive action.

“As though the drafters of the report believe that any civilian death in war must be illegal.”

A massive new inquiry wanders through bizarre linguistic and moral alleyways.

More shenanigans at the State Department.

Claims of excessive civilian casualties become even more untenable.

Neither side wants one, but that might not stop it.

What’s wrong with Breaking the Silence.