Operation Rising Lion
Israel successfully tests improved Arrow system as defense upgrades accelerate
Since its inception in the 1980’s, the development of the program has been led by the Defense Ministry, through the IMDO and Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D).
Israel requests to stop Rome talks as IDF launches strikes in southern Lebanon
US, Iran, Oman edge closer to deal that could temporarily reopen Strait of Hormuz - report
Behind the Netanyahu-Trump talks: What will the next steps on Iran be? - analysis
Lebanon’s Bassil urges neutrality as Hezbollah-Israel clashes escalate
Gebran Bassil warns that Hezbollah’s actions and the Israel conflict could split Lebanon, urging neutrality and caution to protect the country from regional wars and internal strife.
Iran’s textbooks promote violent martyrdom, normalize militarization, IMPACT-se finds
IMPACT-se says Iran’s Khomeinist ideology is deeply embedded in schools, with textbooks reflecting the regime’s political values, narratives, and agendas.
Iran nears three weeks offline as regime braces for renewed demonstrations
The blackout rendered it impossible to make phone calls or text locally or internationally, suppressing all attempts at communication.
KKL-JNF approves NIS 6 million aid package for northern border communities ahead of Passover
The aid is aimed at communities located within 0–2 kilometers of the border fence, including Shlomi, Metula, and Kiryat Shmona, as well as several regional councils along the confrontation line.
Iran demands compensation from UAE over alleged role in US strikes
In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAE’s decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted "an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility."
Kremlin confirms Ukraine talks paused, Zelensky says time to resume
Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause. Zelensky said that it was time to resume peace talks and that Ukrainian negotiators would travel to the US on Saturday.
WATCH: Eretz Nehederet portrays Quentin Tarantino heading for shelter, other tales of resilience
Tarantino, the Oscar-winning Pulp Fiction director living in Israel with his wife Daniella Pick and their children, was portrayed in the opening skit showing how people head to shelters.
UAE crypto sector shows resilience amid war in the Middle East
"Daily life hasn't dramatically changed," Fernández said of the United Arab Emirates, which has emerged as a crypto hub in recent years, with the government investing in and promoting the industry.
Pressure building on Houthis to act as group stays on sidelines amid Iran war, expert tells 'Post'
An expert on Yemen from the Open University and the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University explained that the Houthis have a different relationship with Tehran than other proxies.
What is Basij? The Islamic Republic's 'iron fist' to suppress protesters - explainer
Basij, a key paramilitary militia under the IRGC, has a violent history of suppressing protests, enforcing morality laws, and committing human rights abuses, including torture and sexual abuse.