War

Archaeologists uncover evidence supporting reality of Trojan War

Burned ruins, broken weapons, and hastily buried human remains confirm signs of a sudden, violent attack, challenging the notion of a slow decline.

 Woman traveler exploring sculpted busts of Iliad heroes at archaeological site of Troy.
 REGARDING THE potential renewal of nuclear talks with the US, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian faces criticism internally from conservative and radical-conservative factions, says the writer.

Staying alert: A new strategic phase in the Israel-Iran confrontation - opinion

 IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi speaks at a meeting with foreign ambassadors in Tehran on Saturday. Israel’s most pressing strategic challenge today is Iran, states the writer in his open letter.

Open letter to Thomas Friedman: Calls for diplomacy with Iran have poor timing - opinion

 SUDAN’S SOVEREIGNTY COUNCIL head, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, addresses the UN General Assembly last year. In 2020, he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and they agreed to normalize ties.

Sudan seeks closer ties with Israel - opinion


How stress affects pregnancy: Israeli study finds war may lead to obstetric complications

A new study by Bar-Ilan University shows how war-related stress may lead to complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

Pregnancy (Illustrative)

Iranian official claims Israel used 'the occult and supernatural spirits' during 12-day war

Abdollah Ganji, former editor of the IRGC-linked newspaper Javan, told his 150,000 followers on X that a “strange phenomenon” had taken place during the 12-day war.

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

As thousands stay away, Ethiopian Israelis pay a heavy price in Gaza war - opinion

Israelis of Ethiopian origin enlist in higher numbers than the national average, despite facing institutional neglect, racism, and economic hardship.

 Deep grief at the funeral of Sgt. Shahar Manoav at the Ashkelon Military Cemetery last month: He served in a combat engineering unit in Gaza, and to his commanders, he was dependable, brave, and inspiring.

Russia downs 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, gains control of Ukraine settlements

More than three years into the war, Ukraine has increasingly been using drones to attack targets deep inside Russia.

 Ukrainian military soldiers rest at a position on a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine July 5, 2025

Why Hamas can keep fighting without Iran, and what that means for Israel - opinion

Victory requires more than military power. It demands moral clarity, strategic restraint, and a commitment to the values that underpin the Jewish state.

Palestinian Hamas terrorists keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip February 20, 2025.

Who donated more than half a ton of meat to hospital staff?

The Salah Dabah & Sons chain joined the wartime effort and donated more than half a ton of high-quality meat to Rambam Hospital.

 From right to left: Nissim Chaim, Deputy Director of Rambam Hospital; Lior Shachori, VP of Commerce; Prof. Miki Halberthal, Director of Rambam; Louay Omari, Marketing Director of the Salah Dabah chain; and Amir Ben Yosef, Deputy CEO of the hospital

Will US back Israeli preemptive actions? - opinion

Will the US support Israel’s new post-October 7 doctrine of preemption and deterrence, or will Washington revert to urging Israeli restraint once ceasefires are established?

 ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR to the US Yechiel Leiter departs after a visit to the US Capitol last week. If Washington signals restraint or pressures Jerusalem to temper its response to provocations, Iran will interpret it as a green light to escalate, the writer warns.

Middle East arms race: IDF readying for another multi-front war with Iran, terror proxies

The IDF and Defense Ministry are focusing on launching technological and military upgrades with an emphasis on operational ranges of 2,000 km.

 F16 jets fly above the Herzliya airport on November 15, 2019.

When war breaks out, so do messages from friends of years past - comment

It's nice to know that someone out there is thinking about you and wishing you well.

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12 Observations Following the Twelve-Day War

A speculative post-war briefing.

 Destruction at the site where a missile fired from Iran into the central Israeli city of Rishon leTzion a few days ago. June 25, 2025.

Pelephone announced: Free phone repairs for those affected by the Iranian missile attack

The company will operate a mobile repair unit that will travel between the sites where evacuees whose homes were damaged by the missile fire have been relocated.

 Pelephone