Middle East
Ex-top Mossad official: Barnea led agency to unprecedented operational reach - interview
Former senior Mossad official Ilan Rom says Barnea’s leadership expanded the agency’s capabilities, allowing dozens of operations at once and boosting Israel’s regional influence.
Iran’s ethnic groups could alter the balance of power - opinion
The moment for a Saudi peace initiative has arrived, but on new terms - opinion
Iran’s dangerous shift from deterrence to destiny - opinion
The boycott of Israeli academia - opinion
The Hamas massacre shattered Israeli society in ways that many outsiders struggle to grasp. Since then, another reality has taken shape: the quiet academic boycott of Israelis.
Japan’s ambassador to Israel: Why the new Middle East matters to Asia - opinion
As Israel and Gulf states build deeper strategic and economic ties, Tokyo has a growing interest in regional stability and cooperation.
Now is the time for a multilateral Abraham Accords framework - opinion
A multilateral approach to defense cooperation is therefore essential and should be a pivotal part of deepening the Abraham Accords.
IDF kills leader of central Hamas funds network who transferred millions to military wing
The IDF killed Ihab Khrizim, leader of a central Hamas funds transfer network, in a strike on Khan Yunis, the military announced on Thursday.
Quick killing of two Hamas heads shows IDF transforms enemy leaders into target practice - analysis
Israel has killed two top Hamas military chiefs in 11 days, demonstrating near-total surveillance, air supremacy, and intelligence capabilities across Gaza and the Middle East.
Jewish perspectives on God and parenting after October 7 trauma - opinion
From authoritarian to distant God beliefs, Jewish trauma responses influence how parents raise children today.
Iran restores connectivity to create ‘limited amount of relief,’ censorship remains
Both Netblocks and Kentik reported a "partial" restoration of connectivity on Tuesday, following a NYT report estimating nearly two million people had lost work due to the shutdown.
The new Israel and the new Palestine: ‘Kairos’ and peace in the Middle East - opinion
True peace is not a static political treaty; it is a dynamic, evolutionary process that creates the conditions for human flourishing, reflection, and moral perfection.
Israel receives first KC-46 aircraft from US, boosting options for independent strikes on Iran
The KC-46 is outfitted with a kitchen, oven, bathroom, and temperature controls that allow it to better regulate the temperature levels.
‘People will lose hope’: Iranians smuggle messages to ‘Post’ begging Trump to return to war
“The people of Iran are in a very bad psychological state and have little hope for the future,” Z., an older Iranian professional, wrote.
