Opinion & Analysis
פדרו סנצ'ס, ראש ממשלת ספרד
Spain fights jihadists at home—then shields Iran abroad
Opinion: Pedro Sanchez’s refusal to allow US aircraft to use Spanish bases exposed a deeper contradiction in Madrid’s policy: confronting Islamist extremism domestically while taking positions that undercut Israel and US strategy against Iran
Amine Ayoub | 21:45 | 05.10.26
Qatar built its foreign policy on Islamism; Iran blew it up
Opinion: Qatar’s balancing act collapses as the Iran war exposes the cost of its ties to Hamas, Tehran and Washington
Amine Ayoub | 20:44 | 05.09.26
טקס האזכרה הממלכתי לחללי פעולות האיבה בהר הרצל
Netanyahu’s biggest election threat may come from inside Likud
Analysis: Likud frustration is rising as opposition parties explore alliances, Netanyahu seeks reserved slate spots and Gantz faces a collapse of support in his own camp
Sima Kadmon | 15:09 | 05.09.26
החיים בטהרן. הפסקת האש לא תפתור את בעיות היסוד שהחריפו בצל המחאות והמלחמה | צילום: רויטרס, Majid Asgaripour
The war may end, but Iran’s internal crisis is just beginning
Opinion: The end of the war will force Iran’s leadership to confront deepening domestic crises, with growing questions over whether the conflict accelerated the forces that could eventually drive political change
Raz Zimmt | 01:35 | 05.09.26
המאמץ של הלוחמים בשטח גדול, לפעמים גם הירואי. לוחמי גבעתי בדרום לבנון
Israel's southern Lebanon operations look like Gaza all over again
Opinion: we are copying Gaza in Lebanon: a legitimate operation, heroic troops, heavy destruction — and no clear strategy to stop Hezbollah from rebuilding
Nahum Barnea | 20:44 | 05.08.26
טראמפ באירוע לכבוד יום האם בוושינגטון
No deal yet, but Trump builds expectations as Iran bargaining tactic
Commentary: Trump’s public optimism, threats and leaks about a possible Iran deal appear aimed at pressuring Tehran, calming energy and stock markets and preserving US leverage while negotiations remain unresolved and the blockade continues
Ron Ben-Yishai | 20:59 | 05.06.26
טהרן איראן הפגנה הפגנת תמיכה במנהיג העליון החדש מוג'תבא חמינאי
Killing flies, the Islamic mafia
Opinion: Iran’s regime is ideologically dangerous and incapable of reform; the only effective way to deal with it is through aggressive economic and strategic action aimed at weakening or toppling it
Mike Evans | 14:44 | 05.05.26
Evangelical Christians march in a demonstration of support for Israel in Jerusalem in 2016
God is a Zionist
Opinion: It may surprise many to learn that the vast majority of Zionists in the world are not Jewish; Israel’s right to the land has been hallowed by history, by sacrifice, by prayer and by an unbroken yearning for peace
Dr. Mike Evans | 13:57 | 05.05.26
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
Trump rewrites global alliances, signals new era of conditional US ties
Opinion: The US president saw it early, warned and threatened — and is now proving his simple equation: if allies do not act when asked, there is no reason to keep providing a full security umbrella
Kobby Barda | 12:32 | 05.05.26
Trump
Trump’s Iran dilemma: no good options between nuclear talks and Hormuz
Analysis: Trump’s claim of victory over Iran is undercut as Tehran rejects key nuclear demands and talks stall; Hormuz risk rises, leaving US stuck between weak deal escalation or prolonged talks giving Iran time; Israel fears Iran retains nuclear capacity
Eldad Shavit | 04:58 | 05.05.26
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Egypt spent a decade killing Islamists; now it's selling gas to one in Syria
Opinion: Egypt is rapidly normalizing ties with Syria’s new leadership, despite its jihadist roots, as President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi prioritizes economic and strategic interests; it is a confession of strategic bankruptcy dressed up as statesmanship
Amine Ayoub | 03:30 | 05.05.26
ירי איראני לכיוון ספינות אמריקניות
Iran strikes UAE and Oman: it looks like this is only the beginning
Analysis: Iran strikes the UAE and Oman to protect its final bargaining chip, as a clash with US forces could endanger the regime — and Israel may be next
Ron Ben-Yishai | 00:52 | 05.05.26
מצר הורמוז סירה צבא איראן מתקרב לספינה
Follow the money
Opinion: Iran’s economic lifeline, not just its nuclear program, should be the focus, with Kharg Island and frozen assets at the center of the fight over the regime’s survival
Mike Evans | 10:33 | 05.04.26
גידול קנאביס רפואי בצפון הארץ
Israel got hooked on medical cannabis. Now it faces a hard road back
Analysis: Israel’s bid to rein in medical cannabis marks a sharp reversal after years of rapid growth, but politics, patients and a powerful market could make reform difficult
Adrian Pilot, Calcalist | 07:47 | 05.04.26
העיר עזה
Efforts to disarm Hamas, which seeks to be ‘Hezbollah of Gaza’
Analysis: Hamas is willing to discuss phased limits on heavy weapons but refuses full disarmament, leaving Trump’s Gaza plan stalled and Israel weighing renewed military action
Ron Ben-Yishai | 22:36 | 05.03.26
במסגרת ציון יום השנה להולדת האימאם רזא, תושבי איראן יצאו לרחובות להראות תמיכה במשטר ובמנהיג העליון מוג'תבא חמינאי
Make no mistake: Iran is far from breaking point
Opinion: Iran believes time is on its side, using Hormuz and economic pressure as bargaining chips while Washington bets sanctions and military pressure will force a deal
Dr. Haim Golovenzits | 20:54 | 05.03.26
Iran's main oil port Kharg Island
Why the Iran-US ceasefire may be delaying, not preventing, the next war
Analysis: It's difficult to see a way out of deadlock in negotiations between the US and Iran: each side is confident that it can outlast the other, steps to escalation are already ready, and the leadership in Tehran refuses to reach agreements on the nuclear issue
Dr. Raz Zimmt | 18:47 | 05.03.26
Israel's economy needs fast, sharp interest rate cut
Analysis: Bank of Israel faces a high-stakes choice: boost growth with a bold rate cut or avoid risking a weaker shekel and renewed inflation
Gad Lior | 18:14 | 05.03.26
מצרי מלאקה. הסכם הגנה היסטורי בין ארה"ב למדינה המוסלמית הגדולה בעולם | צילום: שאטרסטוק, Wulandari Wulandari
The world order as we knew it is over
Opinion: A direct line connects the Strait of Malacca, Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace and Anthropic’s headquarters; three events in the past week show how a new world order is taking shape before our eyes
Jonathan Adiri | 05:59 | 05.03.26
בינה מלאכותית AI
AI saves us time, but who gets to keep it?
Opinion: AI was meant to reduce workload and free time, but evidence suggests the opposite; faster tools raise expectations, boost communication, and cut deep focus; not every tool that increases output actually improves quality of life
Judith Katz‏ | 18:27 | 05.01.26
בנימין זאב הרצל
Zionism was a choice and Israel must keep choosing what it becomes
Opinion: Zionism was never inevitable but a product of debate and choice; as Israel faces divisions over conscription, religion and democracy, historical perspective shows multiple paths once existed, raising enduring questions about the state’s identity and future
Guy Miron | 17:07 | 05.01.26
רגע אחרי הפגיעה אתמול של רחפן נפץ בנגמ"ש בסוללת התותחנים
The 'strategic drone' era has arrived — and Israel is dangerously unprepared
Analysis: The emergence of FPV drones is reshaping the northern battlefield and could spread to other fronts, yet years of inaction have left Israel exposed — and now military leaders warn: defense alone is not enough, the rules must change
Yossi Yehoshua | 12:02 | 05.01.26
S H A M E, as strategy
Opinion: Shame, not sanctions, may be the decisive weapon against Tehran’s leadership; a cultural fault line, personal over personal pride, driving chaos at the top; from battlefield pressure to psychological warfare, a path toward internal collapse
Rami Simani | 08:50 | 05.01.26
דונלד טראמפ מוג'תבא חמינאי מצור נמל איראן
The deep divide that keeps US-Iran talks going nowhere
Opinion: Despite a decisive battlefield victory with Israeli support, the United States is pushing for a win-lose outcome in talks and rejecting any deal that grants Iran gains, given Trump’s stated goal of eliminating the regime
Doron Hadar | 07:36 | 05.01.26
נשיא המדינה, יצחק הרצוג בביקורו הרשמי בקזחסטן
Israel looks beyond the Middle East in strategic turn to Central Asia
Opinion: President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Kazakhstan reflects a broader shift in Israel’s foreign policy, as the Abraham Accords evolve into a platform for pragmatic cooperation beyond the Middle East and middle powers seek flexible partnerships in a changing global order
Dr. Mordechai Chaziza | 05:44 | 05.01.26
Gaza flotilla
Taking all the wind out of the Gaza flotilla’s sails
Opinion: Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla showed discipline, restraint and intelligence-led precision, but lawmakers must turn that operational success into lasting deterrence against future blockade-running efforts
Nitsana Darshan-Leitner | 14:56 | 04.30.26
Hormuz as a warning sign: globalization gives way to local, innovative manufacturing
Opinion: The war with Iran and the turmoil in the Gulf are disrupting oil exports and global logistics; at a time when the world economy is already moving toward deglobalization and industrial self-reliance, Israel could play a decisive role
Yoni Heilbronn | 13:34 | 04.30.26
האם יתרחש שינוי בהנהגה העליונה של איראן
When war becomes wager: The moral risk behind Polymarket
Opinion: Who can assure us that criminal elements will not interfere in politicians’ decisions, just as happens from time to time in sports?
Avi Shilon | 10:37 | 04.30.26
Moroccan army vehicle drives past car wreckages in Guerguerat located in the Western Sahara
Designating Polisario as terrorists won't win the Sahara for Morocco
Opinion: As US senators push to designate the Polisario Front a terrorist group, Washington must target Algeria’s support for the group and lock in Morocco’s autonomy plan as the basis for a lasting settlement
Amine Ayoub | 22:34 | 04.29.26
Israel was built by engineers and it will be secured by them too
Opinion: Israel’s wartime resilience depends on engineers — from missile defense and intelligence systems to the classrooms training the next generation while hundreds of students serve in uniform
Prof. Yossi Rosenwaks | 20:31 | 04.29.26
קארים חאן והאג
Another nail in the coffin for ICC’s case against Israel
Opinion: ICC faces allegations of political influence in its Israel case; Wall Street Journal report cites claims involving former prosecutor Karim Khan and Qatar, raising doubts about impartiality in warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant
Nitsana Darshan-Leitner | 10:29 | 04.29.26
תיעוד מהשמדת המנהרות בלבנון
Israel must avoid a return to the 'security zone' trap in Lebanon
Opinion: The exposure and destruction of the massive tunnel mark a key step in clearing the area, but without progress on the diplomatic track, fears of a prolonged stalemate in Lebanon are growing as Hezbollah fights for its survival, much like in Gaza
Elisha Ben Kimon | 04:05 | 04.29.26
מוחמד בן זייד בנימין נתניהו
The UAE just broke OPEC — Israel must not squander this opening
Opinion: Abu Dhabi’s break with the Saudi-led oil cartel exposes a shifting Gulf order, giving Jerusalem a chance to deepen energy, security and trade ties with the UAE beyond the symbolism of the Abraham Accords
Ilan Levinsohn | 17:13 | 04.28.26
Trump holds the switch: Lebanon’s bloody deadlock awaits Iran decisions
Analysis: Hezbollah is fighting for survival and still striking northern Israel, while Trump limits Israel’s military moves and diplomacy stalls; two paths could end the deadlock
Ron Ben-Yishai | 15:55 | 04.28.26
נבטייה דרום לבנון תקיפות צה"ל
Peace between Lebanon and Israel is not a fantasy; it is a strategic and moral imperative
Opinion: A Lebanese voice from southern Lebanon argues that civilian normalization, restraint and historical perspective offer a credible alternative to perpetual escalation
Mostafa Geha | 15:07 | 04.28.26
ביג מיוחד נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ ו נשיא סין שי ג'ינפינג
The grand transaction: Trump, Xi and the Iranian wildcard
Analysis: Both leaders head into a high-stakes summit where Iran, energy security, Taiwan and trade are converging, with any breakdown risking escalation in the Middle East and Pacific
Amir Gal Or | 06:03 | 04.28.26
זאותר א-שרקיה
Israel must not return to a policy of containment
Opinion: We have already tried to look the other way from ceasefire violations and isolated shooting incidents, and on October 7 it ended in a murderous disaster; Today is not an isolated incident - Hezbollah is testing us again and again and we must not fail.
Davidi Ben Zion | 17:09 | 04.27.26
רגע פיצוץ הרחפן ליד המסוק שפינה פצועים
IDF's weak point in the north: the drone threat is getting out of control
Opinion: Despite incredible capabilities over Tehran, the IDF is unable to stop Hezbollah's FPV attack drones; the most serious danger right now is indifference: Israel must respond to the aggression and to the threat of unmanned aerial vehicles
Yossi Yehoshua | 09:17 | 04.27.26
Melilla
Abraham Accords reach the Strait: how Israel can help Morocco reclaim its north
Analysis: US-Spain tensions over NATO, Iran create opening for Morocco to press claims on Ceuta and Melilla, with Israel positioned to back Rabat diplomatically within US-led alliance that increasingly favors cooperative partners over European holdouts
Amine Ayoub | 18:29 | 04.26.26
שליט צפון קוריאה קים ג'ונג און מפקח יחד עם בתו ג'ו אאה על ניסוי שיגור טיל בליסטי
Kim Jong Un inherits Iran's proxies under nuclear umbrella
Opinion: North Korea's latest missile test shows Pyongyang is drawing lessons from Israel's last bout with Iran, calibrating its arsenal to defeat Western defenses, while vowing to provide a nuclear deterrent if asked by Tehran or its allies
Jeshurun Hight | 13:56 | 04.26.26
‘Who breaks first?’ Trump’s economic war of attrition against Iran
Trump’s plan to squeeze Iran: blockade, frozen crypto and a test of who breaks first
Analysis: Trump is trying to avoid renewed fire while Iran plays for time, using a naval blockade, crypto freezes and sanctions to squeeze Tehran’s economy; Israel, meanwhile, is watching from the sidelines and preparing in case fighting resumes on several fronts
Ron Ben-Yishai | 08:09 | 04.26.26
Trump’s ‘Anaconda Plan’: the US plan to strangle Iran into signing deal
Analysis: Trump is trying to avoid renewed fire by choking Iran’s economy through a naval blockade, crypto freezes and sanctions, while Tehran plays for time and the IDF prepares in case fighting resumes
Ron Ben-Yishai | 22:45 | 04.25.26
Divided and vulnerable: How Europe's internal fractures empower the terrorist threat
Analysis: The EU’s fragmented laws, uneven intelligence sharing and political divides over migration, civil liberties and security leave gaps that extremist networks can exploit
Rami Al Dabbas | 11:37 | 04.25.26
תצוגת טילים בטהרן
Hudna: Why a Middle East ceasefire just means 'reload'
Analysis: Western diplomacy misreads truces with Hamas, Hezbollah and Tehran, treating them as paths to peace while Islamist actors use them as tactical pauses to regroup, rearm and prepare the next round
Amine Ayoub | 08:46 | 04.25.26
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
Big smile, America: A decade later
Opinion: Ten years after Trump’s political earthquake, the 'reality correctness' revolution he promised did arrive, but not in the way many imagined; the world didn’t abandon political correctness, it fractured into competing realities
Rami Simani | 18:01 | 04.23.26
סירה קטנה שטה ליד מכלית ספינה סמוך לאי האיראני קשם מצר הורמוז שנחסם על ידי איראן
Iran’s unprecedented monetization of the Strait of Hormuz
Analysis: Tehran has turned the strategic waterway into a tool of maritime extortion, using the ceasefire lull to impose transit fees, demand crypto or yuan payments and tighten control over one of the world’s most critical oil shipping lanes
Amine Ayoub | 13:44 | 04.23.26
סא"ל ג'
We cannot survive if we only seek peace and not security
Analysis: The Israelis who live in the north are tired of wars, but they know that they will only have true peace when Hezbollah is truly dismantled; We need to return to seeking a solution, and use an effective threat: the conquest of territories
Yair Kraus | 06:22 | 04.23.26
Trump receives gift from Netanyahu
Maintaining independence in relationship with US now more important than ever
Opinion: The alliance with America is one of the foundations of Israel's strength; Therefore, and precisely when it is at its peak, Israel must preserve its independence so that this honeymoon with Washington does not become a double-edged sword
Avi Shilon | 02:28 | 04.23.26
Donald Trump and Iran’s leader Mojtaba Khamenei; Trump forced the Iranians to swallow the same bitter tactic they used against the US
Trump flips the script, adopts Iran-style tactics in strategic shift
Analysis: Trump sees the naval blockade as a winning tool, with Iran acknowledging its impact, but it may take time as US midterms near and the energy crisis persists; Tehran awaits Mojtaba’s decision as four scenarios emerge, including possible moves in Lebanon
Ron Ben-Yishai | 12:48 | 04.22.26
ילדים עם דגל ישראל, באר שבע, שנות החמישים
From pain to strength: Israel’s enduring spirit after October 7
Opinion: After the Oct. 7 massacre, Israel faces deep challenges, but stresses a unique resilience and ability to rise from devastation despite ongoing weaknesses
Hanoch Daum | 10:57 | 04.22.26
פרידריך מרץ גרמניה חץ 3
How Germans view the Jewish state: a moral reckoning over war, settlements and democracy
Opinion: As Berlin grapples with rising criticism of Israeli policy and shifting public sentiment, long-standing political commitments are increasingly tested against concerns over human rights, security and the future of the conflict
Werner Sonne | 08:49 | 04.22.26
Gadi and Gal Eisenkot
Gal, the understanding I will not see you again sears my soul
Former IDF chief of staff Lt. Gen. (res.) Gadi Eisenkot writes to his son Gal, a 25-year-old IDF reservist killed Dec. 7, 2023, during an operation to recover the bodies of abducted victims in Gaza
Gadi Eisenkot | 04:00 | 04.21.26
ארכיון 2015 תרגיל של הצי צי של משמרות המהפכה של איראן עם סירה מהירה סירות ב מצר הורמוז המפרץ הפרסי
Gulf fears US-Iran talks may cement Tehran’s grip on Strait of Hormuz
Analysis: Shift in talks toward enrichment and Hormuz control alarms Gulf states and Israel, as missiles and proxies sidelined; officials warn deal may stabilize tensions without addressing key security threats or Iran’s regional influence
Reuters | 22:49 | 04.20.26
טקס הצדעה לנופלי מערכות ישראל בהר הרצל
Yom Hazikaron: between the sacred and the profane
Opinion: On this day we stand before the sanctity of human beings — not angels, but flesh-and-blood people who chose to serve their nation, chose to fight, chose to defend the State of Israel, and chose to lay down their lives for us
Davidi Ben Zion | 15:32 | 04.20.26
פעילות כוחות אוגדה 162 בדרום לבנון
Why Israel’s IDF is becoming a global outlier as other militaries struggle to survive
Analysis: A comparison of global militaries argues that Germany, Japan, China and Turkey face challenges in recruitment, readiness and doctrine, while Israel remains an operational outlier
Jonathan Adiri | 08:41 | 04.20.26
סירה קטנה שטה ליד מכלית ספינה סמוך לאי האיראני קשם מצר הורמוז שנחסם על ידי איראן
Iran just shot at India; Israel should be paying attention
Opinion: Iran fires on Indian ships in Hormuz, signaling tighter control over the strategic waterway despite ongoing US talks and raising concerns that Tehran is using maritime access as leverage in high-stakes negotiations
Amine Ayoub | 02:50 | 04.20.26
Lost in translation: the most important line in Iran’s ceasefire proposal
Opinion: Iran’s ceasefire proposal said one thing in Farsi and another in English, building in the perfect ambiguity for later: when it falls apart, each side can point to its own version and deny blame
Hadar Galron | 18:07 | 04.19.26
ראש ממשלת איטליה ג'ורג'ה מלוני עם נשיא אוקראינה זלנסקי ברומא 15 באפריל
Israel must rethink its dependence on Europe as ties erode, hostility rises across the continent
Opinion: From halted defense ties to surging antisemitism, Europe is no longer a reliable partner; Israel should pivot toward Asia, Africa and new alliances instead of seeking approval from increasingly critical European governments
Michael Oren | 17:22 | 04.19.26
טראמפ לאחר חתימת צו נשיאותי לקידום מחקר בפסיכדליים, הבית הלבן, 18 באפריל 2026
How Trump became Israel’s de facto prime minister
Opinion: Trump’s ceasefire announcement on Lebanon underscored that Netanyahu now leads only a diminished Israeli autonomy, while authority over foreign and security policy has effectively shifted to White House
Daniel Friedmann | 13:57 | 04.19.26
ג'וזף עאון, דונלד טראמפ, בנימין נתניהו
The price of peace: how a deal with Israel could reshape Lebanon's economy
Analysis: fragile ceasefire may not bring peace, but it could lower risk, unlock aid and investment, and give Lebanon a chance to shift from survival to recovery, while Israel stands to gain from reduced economic strain along its northern border
Doron Paskin, Calcalist | 09:42 | 04.19.26
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