Middle East
The campaign ends with Iran, and the question of trust - analysis
Netanyahu says the danger is too great to replace him. His opponents say it is too great to leave him in place. On Tuesday, Israelis will decide which warning they believe.
How is the Muslim world reporting on Israel’s election?
Mossad’s sacred mission: Defeating Islamic terrorism - opinion
US ready to strike Iran 'within 96 hours' of Trump's order, Israel pushes for joint attack - report
Could Trump's allies push Netanyahu into unity gov't without his far-right partners? - analysis
Foremost among these plans is the possibility of a historic normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia, a prospect difficult to envision advancing while Ben-Gvir and Smotrich sit at the cabinet table.
Saudi Arabia intercepts three Houthi missiles, IDF kills four terrorists in Gaza operation
Trump tells election rally that Iran, not US, started war • Hebron business demolitions carried out without prior hearing, state tells High Court • UKMTO reports vessel on fire off Iraq's coast
CENTCOM chief flies over Strait of Hormuz during Middle East visit, affirms waterway clear of mines
"We remain intensely focused on keeping commercial traffic flowing as we work with our teammates in the US interagency, Gulf Cooperation Council, and shipping industry," he said.
Saudi-signed statement blaming Israel for instability doesn't rule out Abraham Accords, expert says
The statement signed on Sunday by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt shows a regional alignment among major powers whose “strategic priorities do not always align."
Ex-Mossad chief Barnea intended for Iran to see Israel's operations to overwhelm IRGC
On June 13, 2025, the Mossad released sensational and rare video footage of its co-lead role with the air force in Israel's preemptive strike on Iran's ballistic missiles and air defenses.
Israel cannot promote democracy while sidelining Arab voters - opinion
Israel’s Arab misrepresentation by government officials and the disparaging rhetoric they face stain Israeli democracy and allow Israel’s adversaries to portray the country as their caricature.
Fourteen years after genocide, Yazidis may see stability in Iraq - analysis
The Yazidi region was largely abandoned by Iraq. The Yazidis remained, but they were divided.
Jared Kushner, the Bank of Israel, and the difference between allegations and facts - opinion
No one should be above criticism or scrutiny. But criticism must be grounded in facts, and serious journalism must distinguish between evidence and speculation.
Saudi says Riyadh airport partly reopens despite ongoing fighting with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis
The Houthis said they attacked the airport and Saudi oil facilities on Saturday. Saudi authorities did not comment directly on the Houthi statements.
Israel on alert for renewed attacks on Syria's Druze, security source says
Damascus has conveyed messages to Jerusalem asserting that its actions are intended to establish sovereignty over all Syrian territory rather than target civilians.
