Countries failed to speak with clarity about the Australia attack - analysis
The Bondi Beach attack was not confusing. It was absolutely clear that gunmen were shooting at people. And it was absolutely clear that the target was a Jewish Hanukkah event.
Israel faces multiple challenges in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria for last weeks of December
The problem for Israel is that ceasefires on two borders are not bringing calm. Israeli leaders and officials appear to think that new rounds of conflict are only a matter of time.
Syria at crossroads as it scrambles to hunt down terrorists behind attack on US forces - analysis
The full details of the attack are still being investigated, with concerns that the perpetrators were able to gain access to Syrian security forces and infiltrate to carry out their attack.
Bondi Beach massacre proves antisemitism is now global contagion - analysis
The Bondi Beach attack was not confusing. It was clear very quickly that these were gunmen shooting at people. It was also very quickly made clear that the targeted event was a Jewish Hanukkah event.
How is Iran responding to the attack on Jews in Australia? - analysis
After the Bondi Beach mass murder, Iranian state media avoided praise but sought to link the antisemitic attack to the Gaza war, while pro-Iran commentators justified the killings.
'Now a normal country': UN set to end Iraq mission UNAMI after two decades
The UN will close its assistance mission in Iraq after more than two decades, ending a presence launched following the 2003 US invasion, as Baghdad says it is now self-reliant.
What lessons were learned after attack on US forces, civilians in Syria - analysis
Cooperation between the US and Syria must be based on professional operations, without letting extremists infiltrate, and with the objective of stopping reliance on former militias.
Attack on US troops shows ISIS threat in Syria is still deadly despite waning influence - analysis
There are many ISIS detainees in eastern Syria, including many families of ISIS fighters. These detainees will need to be addressed, and the families de-radicalized.
Iraq must free itself from Iran or risk losing US aid, Congressman Joe Wilson warns
The Congressman shared, “Iraq has an opportunity to thrive if it changes its behaviour. Congress is ready to back up President Trump with new provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act."
US deepens cooperation with Syria as CENTCOM expands anti-ISIS operations - analysis
The US and Damascus have been cooperating against ISIS since 2025, especially after Syria said it would join the coalition against ISIS in November.
