Middle East
Denying Jews their history is the modern form of antisemitism - opinion
Modern antisemitic rhetoric shifts to questioning Jewish identity and history.
Israel will use 'unimaginable' force if Iran attacks, Netanyahu warns at Knesset
Iran’s 400% espionage surge in Israel: Rising threats and societal vulnerabilities - opinion
USS Gerald R. Ford expected to dock in Haifa as US sends cargo, refueling aircraft to Israel
Iran's IRGC Navy launches maritime drill in Strait of Hormuz, one day before US nuclear talks
The drill, named "Smart Control of Hormuz Strait," aimed at testing the readiness of operational forces in the face of "possible security and military threats," Tasnim reported.
Araghchi, IAEA chief talk uranium enrichment as Rubio says making deal with US will be 'difficult'
Making a deal with Iran will be difficult, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a visit to Budapest.
Lebanese Sunni leader Saad Hariri signals political comeback ahead of Lebanon elections - analysis
Hariri is angling to return to politics as he marks the 21st anniversary of the assassination of his father, former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
Rubio’s Munich speech offers glimpse into Trump-era rethink of global order - analysis
The speech was widely expected to hammer home themes the Trump administration was known for, such as its skepticism about the current world order.
British Museum removes the term Palestine from certain Middle East exhibits
The museum told The Jerusalem Post that the term Palestine no longer holds a neutral designation and may be understood in reference to political territory.
Gaza’s real reconstruction problem isn’t concrete, it’s culture - opinion
After the October 7 massacre, Gaza faces a choice: rebuild with realism and deradicalization, or pave the way for the next war.
Iran mirrors Trump’s playbook, sending mixed signals for nuclear talks - opinion
Iran has learned from Trump’s 2025 tactics, using contradictory signals to control nuclear talks and keep the US off balance.
Pahlavi or Khamenei: Iran is at a crossroads - opinion
The West keeps mistaking regime survival tactics for reform; the Iranians know better and have paid with their lives.
Iraq's Kurds emerge as Middle East's key diplomatic players at Munich Security Council - analysis
The KRG has helped smooth the transition in eastern Syria by working with Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, also hosting US forces and other anti-ISIS coalition forces.
‘Death to Khamenei’ chants ring out across Iran, diaspora as unrest continues to grow
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the ongoing protests as “unimaginable,” urged authorities to “treat this disease” rather than “erase the issue.”
