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
Indian delegation says India, Israel ‘civilizational partners,’ ties only to get stronger
“India understands terrorism. Israel understands terrorism,” Nikhil Chandwani said. “That is perhaps why Modi and Netanyahu came together and signed a lot of pacts."
WATCH: IDF confirms new Hamas military wing chief Muhammad Ouda killed shortly after predecessor
He joined al-Hadad, Yahya Sinwar, Muhammad Deif, Muhammad Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, and other top Hamas officials who Israel has assassinated since October 7, 2023.
IRGC claims it shot down MQ-9 reaper drone, fired at F-35 and intel drone over Iranian airspace
The IRGC added that it reserved the "legitimate and definite" right to retaliate against any ceasefire violations by the US, state media reported.
Deadly Hezbollah drones could reach Jerusalem, Tel Aviv if gov't doesn't act, Liberman warns
According to Liberman, the government must “come to its senses” and make “real decisions” rather than continue what he described as an unclear military approach in the North.
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem reportedly targeted twice as Beirut braces for escalation
The report came shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement that he had instructed the IDF to intensify attacks against the terrorist organization.
Iran orders internet restored after 87-day wartime blackout cuts off millions - report
The mechanism for how and when Iran would reconnect to the global web following the decision was unknown.
Why the next wave of global fintech innovation may come from the Middle East
From the Abraham Accords to the Abraham Alliance - opinion
History will not remember the diplomats who managed decline. It will remember the leaders who built the future.
Why Saudi Arabia is still resisting Trump's pressure to join Abraham Accords - analysis
Gulf countries tend to be cautious, and they care about protocol, respect, and ceremony - they don’t want to be seen as being used. They want to feel like partners.
Syria’s limited Kurdish election exposes limits of Damascus’s democratic transition - analysis
Syria had already held types of limited elections in other areas of Syria last year. However, areas outside government control did not hold a vote.
