The Media Line
Israel Police arrest twenty-one as anti-war protests grow despite broad support for Iran war
Protests took place in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Beersheba, as a survey found broad but uneven support among Jewish Israelis for Operation Roaring Lion.
Many Jewish Americans have holiday plans canceled as others seek path home from Israel
Protests erupt in Syrian Christian city Al-Suqaylabiyah, demand security accountability
Iran issues directive to counter potential US ground operation
Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron
The discovery was made in an ancient shipwreck in the Dor Lagoon near the Carmel Coast, where archaeologists recovered nine pieces of unprocessed iron known as “blooms.”
Iran risks renewed protests as citizens reach 'breaking point' amid war-stricken economy
Over 40% of Iran's population lives below the absolute poverty line, with that figure exceeding 50% in the capital. Economists warn, however, that the real poverty rate may have climbed above 60%.
Voices from the Arab press: Hezbollah in state of crisis, Strait of Hormuz paralyzed
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Pakistan says US-Iran backchannel talks continue despite Tehran rejecting 15-point plan
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Dar said Pakistan remains fully committed to promoting peace and is making all possible efforts to ensure stability in the region and beyond
Iranians feel 'deceived, abandoned' as Trump weighs striking deal with Iran's old guard
A resident of Isfahan told TML that if reports of a deal involving Ghalibaf were true, many Iranians would feel “deceived and abandoned, moving from one dictatorship to another.”
Europe within Iran missile range, but experts question real strike capability
Iran’s indirect retaliation could blend cyber sabotage, arson, and proxy hits on soft targets like energy grids, Jewish sites, and dissidents, alongside an ongoing missile threat.
‘If Iran keeps its uranium, everything was for nothing,' experts say on Trump's war pause
A five-day halt in strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, following what President Donald Trump described as “productive” talks, is fueling debate over whether pressure is easing too soon.
Israelis in Cyprus report strong sense of safety despite rising crime concerns
Security remains high for Israelis and Jews on the island even as officials note a modest increase in reported crime and shifting demographics.
Pakistan positioning itself as intermediary in US-Israel-Iran tensions - analysis
Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces, called US President Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss the Iran crisis and offered mediation, according to The Financial Times.
Syria shows security, economic gains, UN council says, urging caution on Israel
This development shows some countries are beginning to change their approach to Syria, while still stressing the need to respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
