Opinion


Louder than noise: Noam Bettan let music, not politics, define his performance - editorial

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, who represented Israel at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna and finished in second place, is seen after arriving at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, May 17, 2026.

The controversy over mixed-gender IDF units still ruffles Israeli society - opinion

IDF forces during the “Sulfur and Fire” readiness exercise on May 15, 2026.

Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports - opinion

A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026. 2026