Middle East
Trump says US will not return to war against Iran unless American troops are killed - report
The report came just after Netanyahu told CNBC that the US and Israel would resume military action against Iran if needed
Trump-Netanyahu call, restraint on Beirut strike signals 'Iranian victory,’ INSS researcher warns
US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links
Iran’s ring of fire collapses: Why Oct. 7 was Tehran’s greatest strategic miscalculation - opinion
Trump heads to situation room to 'make final Iran decision,' as Netanyahu says IDF crossed Litani
Bessent: US has seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets • Iran's Ghalibaf says Tehran has no trust in words, will judge by actions • EU adopts further sanctions against Hamas and PIJ
Qatar invested over $65 million to manipulate US education, new report reveals
According to the report, the funds were funneled through Qatar Foundation International, which worked with schools, universities, teacher-training programs, and national education networks.
Iran’s extremist ideology raises global security concerns - opinion
From Israel to South Asia, fears are growing that Iran’s ideological influence is fueling extremism and instability.
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.
