Operation Rising Lion

Iran war means larger Israeli influence among Arab states, top defense sources say

Future wars with Iran are likely to be longer in duration, while Israel's defense sales record breaks its record again, reaching USD 19 billion.

(From L-R) The Defense Ministry's International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) Chief Brig.-Gen. Yair Kulas, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Defense Ministry Director-General Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram.
People take cover in a bomb shelter from incoming missiles fired from Iran in Holon, March 17, 2026; illustrative.

IDF: Even after two Iran wars, will take Israel 30 years to provide nationwide shelters

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Trump tells Netanyahu no agreement with Iran without dismantling nuclear program, removing uranium

Neora and E. moved to Ramat Gan together two years ago and are looking forward to starting a family. Here, Neora sits in a narrow hallway as her partner stands above her in uniform, the weight of absence lingering even in proximity.

The quiet home front: The loneliness and love of Israel’s husbands at war


Iran’s unrest ups the ante with regional tensions, but risk of war remains - opinion

It is still too early to assess whether the current protest will succeed and what Israel should do or not do in the face of provocative declarations suggesting interference in Iran's internal affairs

People gather during protest on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iranians 'have fallen in love with Netanyahu,' Tehran resident tells KAN - report

An Iranian protester told KAN Reshet Bet that many Iranians admire Netanyahu and Israeli strikes, while blaming economic collapse, repression, and inflation for the unrest.

An illustration of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of a backdrop of Iranian flags flying amid fire from an Israeli strike on Sharan Oil depot, Tehran.

Netanyahu vows to block Iran's nuclear ambitions, accuses opposition of courting Muslim Brotherhood

PM defends haredi conscription bill, backs politically appointed probe into October 7 massacre.

Netanyahu addresses Knesset at 40-signature debate on ‘extremist government’ in Jerusalem, January 6.

‘Do not mess with us,’ - Herzog issues stern warning to Israel's enemies

“This is also a message to our enemies,” declared Herzog. “We suggest that you simply not mess with us, and understand that Israel is an existing fact..."

President Isaac Herzog visits Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in northern Israel.

Vicious cycle of alarmism could lead Israel into unwanted war with Iran - analysis

While neither side wants war, both Jerusalem and Tehran suspect each other of being ready to suddenly launch a surprise attack.

 Rescue personnel stand next to damaged vehicles as they work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Rishon LeZion, Israel, June 14, 2025

Iran’s operations in Venezuela and the looming threat to US security - opinion

The CIA faces a growing challenge as Iran’s deepening presence in Venezuela threatens US interests.

 CIA Director John Ratcliffe receives updates in the Situation Room of the White House, in Washington, June 21, 2025.

Oil’s geopolitical premium vanished in 2025 and may not return - opinion

Oil futures in 2025 have oscillated within a relatively narrow range, with the high coming in January before the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries began production increases.

An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa), a vessel being investigated by French authorities and suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the Russian oil trade, off the coast of the western France port of Saint-Nazaire, France, October 2, 2025

Israel launched Operation Narnia on Iran's nuclear scientists with US backing - Washington Post

At least 71 civilians were killed during Operation Narnia, a series of strikes on Iranian nuclear scientists, about which the US was informed before it began.

Smoke rises from a location allegedly IRGC's Sarallah Headquarters in north of Tehran, Iran after being targeted by Israel on June 23, 2025.

Iran's army lied about downing Israeli F-35s in June war, media chief admits

Jabali said IRIB was not directly observing the crash or monitoring defense systems and received conflicting information from military officials.

 F-35's arrive in Israel after being purchased from Lockheed Martin, November 13, 2022

Iran authorities summon Jewish rep. over community's pro-Israel likes on social media

After being summoned by Iranian security bodies, the country’s Jewish MP Najafabadi called on Jewish Iranians to delete Israel-linked posts and unfollow IDF and other “hostile” channels.

Homayoun Sameyah Najafabadi vists the Beheshtieh Jewish cemetery in southern Tehran, January 9, 2015