Middle East
IDF uses Ro'em self-propelled howitzer artillery for first time in southern Lebanon
The firing was declared an operational success and even served as a basis for developing new artillery fire responses while fighting, the military wrote in a press release.
Netanyahu's coalition struggles to close gap against opposition for third week - poll
Lebanese civilians force past barriers to reach southern Lebanon despite IDF warnings
Peace talks between US, Iran could take six months, officials tell Bloomberg
Between two camps: Iran war forces the Arab world to pick a side - opinion
A war that will decide the Middle East’s next alignment
Kurds allegedly forced to register as Syrian Arabs to receive citizenship, NGO claims
NSVH reported that the failure to provide an option to register as Kurdish, which was flagged during field monitoring, has raised serious concerns about Damascus’s compliance with the legislation.
Why the Iran ceasefire leaves Israel facing harder questions than before - opinion
A two‑week ceasefire allows for a momentary assessment, and raises new questions about the region post‑war.
WATCH: Netanyahu claims Israel was not surprised at last second with Trump's ceasefire
Netanyahu also added that Israel and the US had changed the face of the Middle East.
Syria, Israel, and the regional war – what lies ahead?
Syria has kept out of the war; its president pledged a stable Syria that could offer partnerships in energy and economy. But all of that might change as Syria may vote to join a war after all.
Israel needs strategic buffer zones with hostile territories - opinion
For long-term security, Israel needs strategic depth in the form of buffer zones within enemy or potential adversary territories.
As war reshapes the region, Kurds returns to center stage - opinion
As war with Iran deepens, the long-ignored Kurdish question emerges as a decisive factor in the region’s future.
The US and Israel must target the Islamic Republic, not Iran’s future - opinion
The Islamic Republic of Iran wants the outside world to erase the distinction between Iran and the regime.
Houthis decided to attack Israel independently of Iran, to uphold US ceasefire, official tells CNN
Senior Houthi leader Mohammed Ali Al Houthi, also said that the group will uphold its ceasefire with the United States, as long as the US “adheres to its commitment to halt its aggression."
Rabbis hold key to safety in Israel's haredi society - opinion
In haredi society, religious authority matters more than warnings when it comes to missile safety.
