Israel
Passover, war and faith: Moral clarity matters in Israel’s defense - opinion
As Passover begins, a rabbinic voice challenges the Pope’s remarks on war, arguing that Jewish ethics demand moral clarity and the obligation of self-defense.
When miracles demand courage: A moral reading of Exodus for our time - opinion
Passover reimagined: How Jews reinterpret freedom at the Seder table
Hezbollah resumes intense rocket fire on northern Israel, Trump says Iran war 'nearing completion'
Israeli chess player expected a forfeit, her Iranian opponent showed up
Yarden Bloch said she had assumed the game would not take place because Iranian athletes have often been prevented from competing against Israelis.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticizes Gaza ‘genocide’ discourse ‘litmus test’ for Democrats
Beshear's remarks come as Democratic candidates increasingly grapple with their stances on Israel amid record-low support for Israel among their base.
Netanyahu: Israel causing 'billions of dollars' of damage to Iranian infrastructure, scaring regime
Netanyahu also addressed the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the US can “handle this by force. They can be bypassed by diverting the energy pipelines from Iran to Israel via Saudi Arabia.
Turkey’s intel chief lays out country’s vision for Middle East, world - analysis
In the Middle East, Turkey seeks to play a key role if and when the Iran conflict winds down. Ankara will seek to grow its influence as Iran’s influence declines.
Exposing the hidden forces in the Iranian war
Shir Perets debunks viral claims and examines the narratives driving the conversation around Israel and the war.
Israel’s military victories spark anxiety in Jordan despite security cooperation - opinion
Israel’s “peace through strength” approach reassures some allies but fuels anxiety in Jordan over regional ambitions.
Iran pushes Houthis toward Red Sea attacks as Israel keeps restrictions unchanged
The Houthis' further actions could depend on whether or not the United States escalates its own strikes against the Iranian regime as a part of Operation Epic Fury.
Iran’s endless war, the West’s illusion of de-escalation - opinion
Western de-escalation fails against Iran’s endless war; lasting security requires bold measures.
‘Axis of terror is beginning to collapse’ Zamir says as IDF, US continue strikes across Iran
The IDF also stated that as it conducted the strikes on weapons production facilities, parallel strikes were conducted on missile launch sites and surface-to-air missile launch positions.
All critical, essential targets within Iran to be destroyed before Passover, IDF announces
The IDF deemed "critical" targets as those that immediately threatened Israel, such as ballistic missile industry targets, as well as targets that were at the heart of the mission goals of the war.
