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בנימין נתניהו ג'ו ביידן מוחמד בן סלמאן עלי חמינאי

Saudi Arabia provides helpful intel to thwart Iran attack, report

Although not allowing use of its airspace to counter the Iranian drones and missiles targeting Israel, actions of Gulf kingdom are first example of successful regional defense alliance established to respond to Iran threat to region

Ynet, News Agencies | 04.16.24

Iranians anxious as Israel weighs strike response

Iran's leaders warned that they would respond to any Israeli retaliation by escalating further, potentially triggering yet more attacks

Reuters | 04.15.24

Tehran synagogue hosts captivating Book of Esther reading

Watch: Just like Jews worldwide, the Jewish community in Iran gathered in major cities to read the Book of Esther and celebrate Purim

Itamar Eichner | 03.24.24

Eilat port struggling to keep afloat due to Houthi threat, CEO says

The Houthi attacks in Bab el-Mandeb strait have completely halted the trade activities of the Port of Eilat, placing it in a complicated financial situation

The Media Line | 03.19.24

Biden gambles with Israeli security

Opinion: Biden and his colleagues are first and foremost politicians, not strategists, with the primary objective of getting reelected; to that end, they are willing to pay in Israeli security currency

Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn | 02.19.24

Blinken sees 'extraordinary' opportunity for Israel to normalize ties with neighbors

Top US diplomat says Arab countries lead genuine efforts to revitalize Palestinian Authority so it can be more effective in representing Palestinians; Herzog replies Israel must first complete job of 'eradicating' Hamas

Reuters, Ynet | 02.17.24

איראן חשפה מערכת הגנה אווירית חדשה נגד טילים בליסטיים

Iran unveils new air defense weaponry amid regional tensions

Iranian Defense Minister reveals two vehicle-mounted systems claiming new anti-missile array could intercept up to six rockets simultaneously

Reuters | 02.17.24

אליפות אסיה ב קטאר בנו של אסמעיל הנייה פינה יא אללה של ליאור בן ארי

Ismail Haniyeh's son, Hamas spokesperson spotted at AFC Asian Cup

Throughout the championship, VIPs from around the world, including from Arab states and those linked to Hamas, were seen in stadiums in Qatar enjoying themselves while the war in Gaza continues

Lior Ben Ari | 02.13.24

שלטי החוצות סביב בניין מערכת בניו יורק טיימס שפרסם ארגון CAMERA לגינוי אופן סיקור תלישת כרזות החטופים

New York Times pins lackluster 2023 earnings on war in Gaza

Influential news outlet says marketers want to avoid topics including 'the Middle East conflict' and attribute most losses to print edition

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.08.24

U.S. attack in Iraq against Iranian proxies

De-escalating to disaster: Why the West can't deter Iran

Analysis: The West’s obsession with a diplomatic solution is part of a larger problem, that experts labeled as 'policy of non-confrontation'

Dan Zamansky | 02.07.24

Waiting for Tehran to enter the fray

Analysis: Two days of continuous attack by the US, UK against pro-Iranian targets in Yemen; Houthis vow response, Iran threatens: 'Don't test the patience of the region'; US says will press on

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 02.06.24

Vital communication lines at risk from Houthis, report

Countries relying on this critical infrastructure warned to be concerned, as the potential attack on the undersea cables could jeopardize worldwide communication networks and economic stability

Lior Ben Ari | 01.31.24

Waging limited war is accelerating the crisis facing Israel and the West

Opinion: Israel and the US's lack of decisive actions against Hamas and the Houthis prolongs the war and causes more issues than it solves

Dan Zamansky | 01.19.24

תיעוד: תקיפות באל-בוכמאל שבגבול סוריה-עיראק

Air strikes hit Iran-backed militia facilities, truck convoy in Syria

local commander with Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces says four people were killed in the strikes, without giving details of their nationalities

Reuters | 12.30.23

As Gaza breaks down, Hamas rulers hide underground

Analysis: A slow and growing stream of condemnation is heard in the Strip after Hamas steals humanitarian aid including fuel leaving displaced Gazan's without solutions

Avi Issacharoff | 12.07.23