Middle East
A rare chance for peace between Israel and Lebanon must not be missed - opinion
We write this from opposite sides of a border that has too often been defined by fear, conflict, and missed opportunities. Our experiences are different, but our hope is shared.
Trump eyes expanded Iran campaign as Israeli officials warn Tehran may strike Israel
Taiwan has the playbook Israel needs to win the eighth front - opinion
Swedish doctor alleges antisemitic abuse, claims his contract was ended after he complained
Syria arrests senior ISIS leader, exposes criminal financing network
According to Syria's Interior Ministry, an investigation found that the ISIS cell financed its activities through assassinations and armed robberies targeting gold merchants in Daraa province.
Iran rehabilitating damaged nuclear sites, satellite imagery shows - report
While CNN reported that repair efforts were identified at sites in Iran's Parchin and Pickaxe Mountain, imagery of sites at Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz did not indicate any restoration efforts.
US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz, American officials say
Iran has told Washington that recent attacks on shipping in the strait were from "an errant part of their system," one senior official said.
China halts helium exports amid renewed Middle East conflict
Beijing said the temporary ban is intended to prevent domestic shortages as renewed Middle East fighting threatens supplies of the gas used in semiconductor manufacturing.
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
