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US planes cleared Iraq’s skies and nearly exposed Israel’s opening strike on Iran, IDF general says

A retired IAF brigadier general recounts the opening moves of Operation Rising Lion in ‘12 Days in June,’ a new book based on 52 interviews with senior defense figures

Ron Crissy | 07.13.26

Khamenei’s funeral draws masses, but Iran’s real crisis begins now

Analysis: The regime used the funeral of the ‘martyred leader’ to project resilience after the confrontation with Israel and the US, but Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence, missing former presidents, regional pressure and a worsening economy point to a far harder test ahead

Raz Zimmt | 07.07.26

פעילות כוחות צוות הקרב החטיבתי 551 במרחב הכפר

1,000 days on: Israel wins battles in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran but enemies regroup and deterrence fades

Israel has achieved major battlefield victories across Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, but deterrence is eroding and no decisive outcome has been reached; The conflict is shifting form as enemies regroup and adapt across all fronts

Yossi Yehoshua | 06.26.26

Netanyahu says informed Trump of Iran strike, didn’t seek approval

PM says he only informed the US president of Israel’s plan ahead of 2025's 12-day war, arguing the attack prevented an immediate nuclear and missile threat from Iran

Nina Fox | 06.24.26

‘Real alien sh*t’: US pilot downed over Iran describes ‘jellyfish’ drone swarm

CNN says the F-15 pilot’s account sparked debate inside US intelligence, with officials unsure whether he saw a new Iranian capability, an experiment or an illusion

ynet | 06.23.26

מטוסי F35 של חיל האוויר. מחד שיתוף פעולה צבאי היסטורי, מאידך ניצחון תודעתי לאייתוללות

What Israel achieved in Iran, and what threats remain

Analysis: Iran’s nuclear program was delayed 3-5 years, its missile plan and air defenses were hit, and defense industries devastated; but uranium remains, threats persist and Trump’s MOU left Israel at a strategic low

Ron Ben-Yishai | 06.20.26

Israel’s Iran victory was undone at the negotiating table

Opinion: Trump’s negligent handling of talks with Iran has returned Israel to a reality of limited freedom of action and weakened deterrence, exposing the gap between brilliant military execution and failed strategy

Yossi Yehoshua | 06.16.26

דונלד טראמפ ביבי בינימן נתניהו ומיצר הורמוז

Trump ended the war on his terms, leaving Israel with the consequences

Analysis: The understandings with Iran may give Trump the victory image he wanted, but they leave the nuclear program intact, Hezbollah’s future unclear and Israel’s freedom of action increasingly dependent on Washington

Eldad Shavit | 06.15.26

Total victory? After two and a half years of war, all Israel’s fronts remain open

Despite major military gains, Iran’s regime, missiles and nuclear program remain in play, its proxies are rebuilding, Israel is sidelined from US-Iran talks and Trump’s deal push is exposing the limits of Netanyahu’s strategy

Itamar Eichner | 06.14.26

אחמד וחידי מונה למפקד החדש של משמרות המהפכה

Pushed missile fire on Israel, complicates Trump deal: Iran’s new strongman

Ahmad Vahidi, wanted over the 1994 AMIA bombing, has emerged as a key power broker in Tehran, pressing for missile strikes on Israel and tougher terms in US talks

ynet | 06.14.26

Europeans turn to electric cars amid Iran war gas shock

Renault says the war in Iran and surging oil prices have pushed electric vehicle demand beyond its production capacity, with sales of small EV models rising sharply across key European markets

Roy Zuckerman | 06.12.26

מפגינים חות'ים בצנעא, בירת תימן, בתמיכה באיראן ובחיזבאללה

Iran clash emboldens Houthis as Yemenis warn of dangerous return to war

Yemeni sources say the Iran-backed group sees the clash as proof Tehran still backs its proxies, while civilians fear deeper isolation and retaliation

Lior Ben Ari | 06.10.26

המרכז הרפואי לגליל בנהריה ירד שוב אל מתחם תת-קרקעי

Four days up, then back down: years of upheaval at Galilee Medical Center

Since the war began, Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya has moved wards underground and back five times; this week, just four days after returning up, staff had to move them below again; 'We may be the world’s most practiced,' says Dr. Tsvi Sheleg

Yair Kraus | 06.09.26

Iran boasts after clash with Israel, threatens renewed attacks: ‘We broke the ceasefire equation’

Iranian officials claim the brief exchange with Israel created a new regional deterrence balance and warn of harsher retaliation if Israeli strikes resume, while Trump says Washington is close to a deal with Tehran

Lior Ben Ari, Sharon Kidon | 06.09.26

בנימין נתניהו בזירה בה נפל טיל מאריאן בבית שמש

Five rounds with Iran in two years expose the gap between victory claims and reality

Analysis: Israel and the US have inflicted real damage on Iran’s military industries, but repeated missile rounds expose the gap between Netanyahu’s victory declarations and a reality in which Tehran still fires first and Hezbollah keeps fighting

Nina Fox | 06.08.26