Military
EU pledges €100M to Lebanese army to reinforce state against Hezbollah threat
Kaja Kallas announced the EU is giving €100M to Lebanon’s military to reinforce its forces, empower institutions, and reduce Hezbollah’s influence in the country.
IDF chief during Second Lebanon War urges current commanders to challenge gov't Lebanon policy
IDF Operations Directorate Brig.-Gen. resigns following sexual misconduct investigation
Aurelius Capital director-general warns of a military revolution as wars grow longer, deadlier
Turkish F-16 crashes during training flight in western Turkey, pilot killed
An F-16 crash in western Turkey led to the temporary closure of the Istanbul-Izmir highway as officials probed the cause of the incident.
Modi’s visit to Israel is a strategic turning point for global security - opinion
Why the India-Israel partnership is the strategic insurance both nations need in a volatile global landscape.
Pentagon Pizza Index: How late-night pizza orders can signal impending military action - analysis
The Pentagon Pizza Index (PPI) has become a quirky tool for OSINT enthusiasts, linking spikes in pizza deliveries to imminent military operations. But how reliable is this food-based forecast?
For regime change in Iran to work, include Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi - opinion
Washington needs a politically credible Iranian counterpart, and Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi offers a clear path to transition.
US moves dozens of F-35, F-15 fighter jets to Jordanian airbase - report
More than 60 jets were pictured parked on the Muwaffaq Salti base in central Jordan, which is three times more than the usual number of US attack aircraft present on the base.
US arsenal gathers in Middle East as experts warn of extended conflict with Iran
According to the Washington Post, flight-tracking data show that tanker planes, fighter jets, and other US military aircraft have been repositioned in recent days, including advanced F-35s.
Role of the media in Israel’s national security psychological crisis - opinion
Israel’s media may be eroding the psychological resilience that underpins its national security.
One Palestinian child killed, two injured while playing in IDF live-fire zone - report
The incident occured in the Tirza area of the Jordan Valley. IDF forces were dispatched to the scene and provided medical treatment.
Gaza’s real reconstruction problem isn’t concrete, it’s culture - opinion
After the October 7 massacre, Gaza faces a choice: rebuild with realism and deradicalization, or pave the way for the next war.
Iran mirrors Trump’s playbook, sending mixed signals for nuclear talks - opinion
Iran has learned from Trump’s 2025 tactics, using contradictory signals to control nuclear talks and keep the US off balance.
