Middle East
Mideast security lobby calls to 'take advantage of window' for regional security
"Opportunities like this come once in a century in the Middle East, but the window won't always be open," Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said.
Amid the chaos: A Palestinian reflection on Trump's strategic opportunity for the Mideast - opinion
IDF announces soldier killed in Gaza, Netanyahu: Good chance we will reach a ceasefire
The first Zionist diplomat: How Theodor Herzl changed Jewish and world history - opinion
Israel's ‘kalaniyot’ still bloom: A symbol of enduring resilience - opinion
A teen’s journey from LA to Nir Oz – loss, hope, and Jewish roots
China’s power play with the US is tested by the Israel-Iran crisis - opinion
If the Israel-Iran conflict drags on, despite US President Donald Trump’s attempts at an extended truce, and the Chinese leadership comes to the Iranians’ aid, it will end up fueling global disorder.
Widespread hatred: The cost of Israel's victory over Iran - opinion
Thinking of our accomplishments against Iran and its proxies brings a smile to my lips. At the same time tears wet my eyes when I ponder the more than 430 soldiers who gave their lives.
French intelligence chief: No certainty on whereabouts of Iran's uranium stocks
Nicolas Lerner, who heads the DGSE, said all aspects of Iran's nuclear program had been put back by several months following the air strikes.
Iranian-backed Houthis publish video of Red Sea attack on Magic Seas ship
This is a complex raid, and it demonstrates that the Houthis are sending a message to shipping. The Houthis remain undeterred and believe they can attack any ship they want.
Kurdish PKK militants to begin handing over arms in Iraq on Friday, NTV says
The PKK, in a conflict with Turkey for over 40 years, decided in May to disband after a public call from jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan in February.
Israel denies claim that Syria's Sharaa met top Israeli official Tzachi Hanegbi in Abu Dhabi
Syrian outlet Al-Jumhuriya claimed the meeting took place on Monday, Israel responded that Hanegbi is in Washington as part of Netanyahu’s delegation visiting the White House.
Iran denies requesting meeting with US, state media reports
US President Donald Trump's Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff said he would meet with Iranian diplomats "next week or so."
Netanyahu, Trump meeting ends, Qatari delegation visits White House to discuss hostage deal
New report details extent of Hamas's sexual violence on Oct. 7 • IDF kills Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist • IDF explains how five IDF soldiers were killed
Deterrence to diplomacy: Can Israel’s military might facilitate Middle East peace? - opinion
It overestimates the appeal of military might while ignoring the real motivations that have historically led Arab states to normalize relations with Israel.
UN slams Israel in the name of rights - opinion
When institutions that claim to uphold universal values cannot call out a regime that propagates terror, represses its own population, and denies women’s basic rights – something essential is broken.
