Iraq
'Last plane to leave Tehran': Mossad's final Iran chief Eliezer Tsafrir dies at 92
Tsafrir, a veteran Mossad and Shin Bet official and Israel’s last station chief in Tehran before 1979, played a central role in Israel’s early regional intelligence efforts.
CENTCOM says up to 7,000 ISIS detainees could be moved to Iraq from Syria
'October 7 moment for Kurds': Israel must assist Syria's Kurds amid attacks, analysts tell 'Post'
Iran escalates regional response to protests with strike on Kurdish forces - report
Economically boosting the KRG with resumed oil exports will benefit region - analysis
Oil is flowing again from Iraq’s Kurdistan Region to Turkey, a move hailed as “historic” and expected to boost Iraq’s federal budget by up to $500 million monthly.
Syria risks rupturing as armed camps face off across the Euphrates
A lawless frontier under the control of armed groups with scores to settle, local tensions that confound leaders’ hopes for unity, and soldiers prepared to kill each other before they give ground.
The US sanctioned Iraqi militias, but will the militias be affected? - analysis
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps is suspected of funding and aiding non-state militias responsible for multiple violent attacks and raids in Iraq.
Kataib Hezbollah believes Russian-Israeli researcher Tsurkov started becoming liability as hostage
US and Iraqi officials told the Arabic source that the terrorist group was pressured by the two countries to release her.
Hostage families rally across Israel, Rubio says Trump disapproves of Doha strike
IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in Aitaroun, southern Lebanon • Mossad opposes plan to kill Hamas officials in Doha • LAF begins new stage of Palestinian disarmament
'Reprehensible and contrary to human norms': Iraq arrests man who went viral for painting dog blue
The man, identified by Rudaw as Haidar al-Aboud, later published an apology video on social media where he assured the public the dog was not painted with a normal harsh chemical paint.
Israel at War day 707: What's going on in Gaza, Yemen?
US CENTCOM head, US Amb. to Syria meet Syrian president in Damascus • Hostage families meet Rubio • Two wounded in Jerusalem stabbing attack • Security cabinet discusses Gaza war
Netanyahu speaks to Elizabeth Tsurkov day after her release from Iraq
Tsurkov described to Netanyahu the harsh conditions of her captivity and expressed her hope for the return of all the hostages held in Gaza.
Netanyahu rules out Palestinian state, Israel uncertain of success of strike on Hamas leaders
Israel offers Syria channel to send aid to Gaza in closed-door meetings • Syrian authorities reportedly arrest Hezbollah cell • Hamas to return to negotiating table
After 903 days in Iraq captivity, Elizabeth Tsurkov lands in Israel
The Prime Minister's Office and Mossad welcomed her return, stating, "Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was held hostage in Iraq and released last night, has landed in Israel."
