Middle East
Turkey’s new role: How Erdogan is supporting Hamas, challenging Israel - opinion
The Turkey that once welcomed Israeli tourists with warmth has been fundamentally transformed. Under Erdogan, successive governments have strengthened the country’s Sunni Islamic identity...
The answer to Mamdani’s Jew-hatred is more George Deeks - opinion
Hamas names Khalil al-Hayya, former wartime negotiator, as new head of political bureau
Explosions heard near Eilat as Iranian missiles launched towards Jordan
As Iran fades, Turkey emerges as Israel's biggest strategic threat
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Netanyahu’s campaign against selling F-35s to Ankara reflects a growing conviction in Jerusalem that Turkey is shaping up to be Israel’s principal long-term challenge.
Israel willing to assist US against Iran if Trump requests, despite no plans to join war - report
“We’ve proved that we stand with the US. I’m not sure it will be of interest to the US that Israel will join on this - but, you know, we realize that we need to stretch our muscles,” a source said.
To disarm Hezbollah, Lebanon must first dismantle its parallel state - analysis
Why disarming the weapons without dismantling the parallel state will remain an illusion
US imposes new Tehran-tied sanctions as Qatari mediators visit Iran to deescalate regional tensions
Iran reportedly rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites • US, Iran technical teams to reportedly meet in Pakistan on Saturday • Saudi crown prince speaks to Trump on issues involving Iran, Hormuz
Haredi leadership and Netanyahu are facing the same dilemma - opinion
Haredi leadership is throwing everything at the wall: a Basic Law, road-blocking protests organized by the party, voting boycotts in the Knesset – anything to convince their base they can deliver
Trump floats Syrian re-entry into Lebanon, reviving decades of trauma
US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Damascus return to confront Hezbollah has reopened old wounds, exposing deep fears that one foreign occupier could simply replace another
A new Middle East begins on the Israel-Lebanon border
"Israel and Lebanon are capable of moving from forced coexistence to good-neighborliness based on mutual respect, security, economic partnership, scientific cooperation, and cultural exchange."
White House preparing for prolonged Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz - report
US officials believe the conflict could last from several days to weeks, depending on whether Iran continues attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported.
Netanyahu, Trump hold phone call about Iran conflict, F-35s to Turkey
US strikes Iran's defense systems • Sirens sound in Gulf states • CENTCOM says US has helped hundreds of vessels, oil barrels through Hormuz since May
Saudi Arabia explores IMEC route through Syria, sidestepping Israel, sources tell 'Post'
The war in Gaza and the collapse of momentum toward Israeli-Saudi normalization have forced Riyadh to reassess the route of the project.
