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עבד אל-מלכ בדר א-דין אל-חות'י, נעים קאסם

Iraq backtracks after briefly labeling Hezbollah and Houthis as terror groups

Baghdad reverses unprecedented Justice Ministry decision after uproar from Iran-aligned factions as Iraq struggles to balance Washington’s demands with powerful militias at home

Lior Ben Ari | 12.04.25

Dick Cheney, powerful former US vice president who pushed for Iraq war, dies at 84

War hawk and champion of expanded executive power, Cheney shaped modern American conservatism and left a legacy of controversy, from waterboarding to Halliburton; his later years marked by shifting stance on gay rights and fierce opposition to Trump

Reuters | 11.04.25

Iraq can disarm factions only when the US withdraws, prime minister says

Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says full disarmament of militias hinges on US coalition exit by 2026; defends ties with Iran, courts US investment and touts record infrastructure push ahead of Nov. 11 election, vowing continued reforms

Reuters | 11.03.25

זיינב עכלה א-סאעדי, יועצת במשרד החוץ העיראקי

Iraqi diplomat accused of stealing towels in Jordanian hotel sparks public outcry

Iraqi Foreign Ministry adviser is accused of stealing towels and other items from a hotel in Amman, triggering a diplomatic scandal, an internal probe, and a wave of online debate over the conduct and accountability of Iraq’s diplomats abroad

Lior Ben Ari | 10.21.25

שיחת הטלפון בין ראש הממשלה נתניהו לאליזבט צורקוב

Freed Israeli researcher faces backlash over pro-Palestinian post

Elizabeth Tsurkov, recently released after more than two years in captivity in Iraq, says flooded with hateful messages from Israelis accusing her of betrayal after expressing sympathy for Gaza civilians on October 7 anniversary

Itamar Eichner | 10.08.25

תיעוד מרגעי הפשיטה של לוחמי שייטת 13 בלבנון

Report: Hezbollah officer captured by IDF swapped for Israeli scholar held in Iraq

Iranian state media claims Imad Amhaz, seized by Israeli commandos in Lebanon, freed with another terrorist in exchange for Elizabeth Tsurkov, now hospitalized under protocols used for Gaza hostages; Lebanese press cites Iraqi fears of Israeli strikes

Lior Ben Ari, Or Hadar | 09.11.25

Elizabeth Tsurkov returns to Israel after 2.5 years in Iraq captivity

Following months held by pro-Iranian terror group in Iraq, Israeli-Russian scholar returns home to Israel following a high-stakes diplomatic rescue led by U.S. officials

Ynet | 09.10.25

Elizabeth Tsurkov's mother celebrates her release: 'I wish this for all hostage families'

Irina Tsurkov describes 'madness of joy' upon learning of her daughter's release after 2.5 years in captivity in Iraq; she’s expected in Israel soon; pro-Iranian militia that held her says release came under certain conditions, including US pullout

Ynet | 09.10.25

Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov freed, now at US Embassy in Iraq, Trump says

US president announces Tsurkov, kidnapped in Baghdad in 2023 by the Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah, released from captivity after being 'tortured' for many months, calls on Hamas to free Israeli hostages

Lior Ben Ari, Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.09.25

'Missiles coming': Iraq arrests Shiite pilgrims over anti-Israel social media trend

IDF's Arabic spokesman, Col. Avichay Adraee, responded online with a video highlighting recent Israeli strikes in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza

Lior Ben Ari | 08.16.25

Coca-Cola cans from Palestinian Authority, Jordan and Iraq sell in Israel

Small, cheap drinks appear in Israeli stores, drawing budget-conscious customers but raising legal and health concerns; Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Authority issues warning

Meirav Crystal | 08.07.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ועידת הנשיאים של הארגונים היהודיים

Drone strikes rock Iraqi Kurdistan as accusations fly — with Israel in the crosshairs

A wave of drone attacks on oil and gas infrastructure in northern Iraq has disrupted exports and deepened political rifts, and while no group has claimed responsibility, suspicion increasingly falls on Israel and its regional interests

Lior Ben Ari | 07.22.25

Iraq reports drone strikes on its military bases ahead of Trump-mediated ceasefire

Authorities reopen airspace after a security review, as tensions remain high following the Israel-Iran ceasefire declared by US President Donald Trump

Lior Ben Ari | 06.24.25

עיירה טזה ליד כירכוכ עיראק אל-חשד א-שעבי PMF מיליציות שיעיות הגיוס העממי

Hezbollah sits on the sidelines and the Houthis barely fire: Iran's friends appear to have abandoned her

After almost a week of war, the weakened Lebanese terror group is content with statements and condemnations, and the rebels in Yemen are threatening but not acting; The pro-Iranian militias in Iraq are also encountering difficulties, after being expelled from Syria; But things could change when the U.S. enters the campaign

Lior Ben Ari | 06.18.25

Sara Saleem, the Kurdish US citizen facing trial in Iraq

Kurdish-American woman faces trial after return to Iraq to rebuild life

Sara Saleem returned to Iraq seeking justice for her abduction and stolen business; Instead, she's being prosecuted in a court system orchestrated by Iran-backed forces in Iraq

Jacob Wirtschafter/The Media Line | 06.18.25

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