Middle East
Winning battles against Iran is not winning the war - opinion
From Tehran’s perspective, political constraints on US President Donald Trump and the United States ultimately work in Iran’s favor, reinforcing its belief that it can outlast Washington’s resolve.
What's next for Netanyahu, Trump as PM returns to Washington amid new Middle East order - analysis
Israel Navy could upend Turkish maritime threat by flipping Egypt to its side - exclusive
Why Iran will not be another Libya if the regime is overthrown - opinion
Israel, US, and Lebanon have different visions for pilot zones - and Hezbollah is why - analysis
Lebanon, Israel, and the US all support Lebanese Army pilot zones in the south - but each side appears to have a different idea of what success means and how to deal with Hezbollah.
IDF says it fired warning shots at Lebanese troops who crossed pilot zone boundary
"The IDF demands that the LAF continue to operate within the agreed areas," the military warned. "Any deviation without prior coordination could endanger its forces."
Pentagon confirms some 100 soldiers wounded since US-Iran fighting renewed, majority back on duty
Parnell stated that updates regarding wounded and killed soldiers would be posted to the Pentagon’s online database, which currently shows 14 dead and 427 injured since the beginning of the war.
CENTCOM begins eleventh consecutive day of strikes, Iran warns of retaliation if nuclear sites hit
US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far • IDF confirms building massive sand barrier dividing Gaza after satellite imagery emerges • Trump eyes expanded Iran campaign
Turkey’s new role: How Erdogan is supporting Hamas, challenging Israel - opinion
The Turkey that once welcomed Israeli tourists with warmth has been fundamentally transformed. Under Erdogan, successive governments have strengthened the country’s Sunni Islamic identity...
The answer to Mamdani’s Jew-hatred is more George Deeks - opinion
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city’s second-youngest mayor, sits at the opposite end of the spectrum from George Deek and preaches hate.
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya, former wartime negotiator, as new head of political bureau
He is the first person appointed to the position since Yahya Sinwar's death in October 2024.
Explosions heard near Eilat as Iranian missiles launched towards Jordan
IDF unit shares process of dismantling Hezbollah's 'crazy, Iranian' terror tunnels • Sirens sound in Kuwait, Bahrain • IRGC claims two vessels in Hormuz had 'accident' amid US strikes
The IDF is not enough: Israel needs an expeditionary force to fight beyond its borders - opinion
Israel has gradually adopted the logic of a fortress: defend the center, harden the perimeter, and intercept whatever penetrates it. But a fortress cedes the initiative to the besieger.
The new enemies of the ‘fair go’: Israel is a symbol in the battle for liberal values - opinion
Many commentators understandably focused on whether equating a Jewish organization with “monsters” echoed one of history’s oldest antisemitic tropes. The real issue is not the word but the vision.
