Middle East
Trump defends Iran MoU after Republican-led Senate votes to curb war powers
UN inquiry accuses Israel of genocide as talks begin with Lebanon in Washington • S. Korean ships leave Strait of Hormuz • Trump, IAEA claims Iran agreed to inspection of nuclear facilities •
Are Israeli ‘settlements’ illegal? - opinion
When diplomats can’t read the shadows - opinion
From Trump’s strength to Vance’s retreat: Regime change is the only path to peace - opinion
Morocco, Albania, and Greece join Gaza International Stabilization Force for Phase II peacekeeping
A small number of Moroccan planning officers have already arrived to take part in discussions related to the future International Stabilization Force for Gaza (ISF).
US, Iranian delegations express optimism as technical talks in Switzerland conclude
“When implementing a ceasefire and ending the war becomes difficult, we can resolve it either through missiles or through negotiations,” Ghalibaf told reporters while leaving Switzerland.
IDF expands control to approx. 70% of Gaza Strip as Southern Command prepares for next steps
Military officials say operational control could expand further while forces strengthen defenses and prepare for possible renewed fighting.
The headlines we didn’t write: Why the crisis with Trump was lost in translation - opinion
The backlash to Trump's ceasefire push reflects a wider crisis: Israel and the West are no longer speaking the same strategic language.
Why mutual assured destruction will not work with Iran - opinion
The success of mutual assured destruction during the Cold War does not automatically guarantee its success in every geopolitical context.
The Iran peace plan, and what it means for Israel’s upcoming elections - opinion
If the opposition coalition is still unable to reach the 61-seat threshold for a governing coalition, it will have to make a painful decision.
Erdogan’s grip on Turkey deepens as NATO gathers in Ankara - opinion
Erdogan’s NATO spotlight comes as opposition figures face prosecution, economic turmoil grows, and democracy erodes in Turkey.
Netanyahu: IDF has 'full freedom of action' in Lebanon, will remain there 'as long as necessary'
Earlier on Monday, CNN reported that Israel is contemplating announcing a "symbolic" withdrawal from certain territories in southern Lebanon as part of the upcoming round of talks.
Former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar evacuated from UAE security conference following Iranian threat
Bar was in the UAE with his wife, Dafna Bar-Agassi, to attend a special security conference hosted by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (AbZ).
Israel’s long-term challenge requires strategy beyond military power in Iran rivalry - opinion
Israel has already demonstrated that it can strike Iran; the harder task is building the coalition needed to outlast it.
