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Iran less likely to compromise in US talks as its isolation grows, analyst warns
The collapse of US-Iran talks is casting doubt on the ceasefire, suggesting it may be a fragile pause rather than a path to diplomacy.
Hormuz closure cripples fertilizer trade, causing ripple effect on food security - analysis
International Christian Embassy condemns burning of Netanyahu effigy at Spain Easter ceremony
France, Spain's anti-Israel bias push Israel-Europe relations to new heights
Syrian Jews in Damascus donate meat for iftar, support Muslim families in need during Ramadan
Needy families receive Ramadan support as a small remaining Jewish community highlights longstanding ties with Muslim neighbors.
Eid, Nowruz, Nisan converge in 2026, blending faith, culture, renewal across the region
The convergence creates a layered period of celebration that reflects the region’s complex identity, where religious practice and ancient cultural traditions coexist and often reinforce one another.
Expert warns Haifa refinery is ‘time bomb’ despite limited damage in Iranian strike
The Bazan refinery in Haifa Bay has long been a source of environmental concern. The latest round of Iranian missile fire has now placed those concerns in a wartime context.
Israel ranks eighth in World Happiness Report despite war, young Israelis place third globally
The report shows Israel continuing to post high levels of life satisfaction even as the country faces prolonged conflict on multiple fronts.
Gulf states seek to balance diplomacy with deterrence policies as Iran war threatens region
Israeli and US actions against Iran, including strikes on key facilities such as Kharg Island, which hosts a large portion of Iran’s oil exports, have widened the confrontation.
Lebanon war widening divide within Shi'ite community as frustrations with Hezbollah grow
After Hezbollah launched rocket fire into Israeli territory on March 2, Israel responded with a large-scale offensive that again displaced many Shi'ite residents and reignited debate over the group.
Christians in Lebanon navigate fear and neutrality amid ongoing regional conflict
Christian communities are opposing Lebanon’s involvement in the conflict while weighing whether Hezbollah’s weakening could open space for stronger state authority.
Pakistan denies deadly Kabul hospital attack, says it struck Taliban military site
Conflicting accounts over a disputed airstrike leave questions about the target and reported civilian deaths unresolved.
'After the cluster opens, it’s too late:' Israeli expert explains Iranian cluster warhead challenge
Dr. Uzi Rubin tells The Media Line that stopping missiles at high altitude remains the only effective defense once submunitions are released.
Israeli retail tech funding more than doubled to $463 million in 2025, report finds
The report counts 502 active companies operating in Israel’s Retail & Commerce space, representing 7.05% of the country’s 7,125 startups.
