Middle East
Lebanon to propose extending ceasefire with Israel in next round of Washington talks
Israeli ambassador Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese ambassador Nada Hamadeh Mouawad will return to meet at the US State Department after meeting for the first time last week.
Jews must stop attacking Christianity - opinion
The Iran War: De-Europeanization opens a path to peace - opinion
Nepal restarts Gulf work permits after Iran conflict halted labor migration
The qualitative advantage: How Israel became a defense-tech powerhouse
The war has shown the strength of Israel’s defense-technological ecosystem; symbiosis between the IDF, the high-tech sector, & the defense industries, so ideas can be turned into operational systems
Iran’s poisoned chalice: can economic pressure end the regime? - opinion
The poisoned chalice is not forced; it is chosen when there is no other option left.
Hezbollah remains the central barrier in israel-lebanon negotiations - opinion
Peace with Israel hinges on whether Lebanon can reclaim sovereignty from Hezbollah’s parallel structures.
Turkey-Israel tensions deepen amid Erdogan’s confrontational policy - opinion
Ankara’s anti-Israel campaign under Erdogan signals a deeper strategic confrontation and rising Middle East tensions.
From Erbil to Rojhilat: A new Kurdish political alignment emerges - opinion
After decades of fragmentation, Iranian Kurdish groups form a new coalition with strategic implications for the region.
US 'more coordinated' with China amid Hormuz struggle than people assume, fmr. Navy chief says
He also said Iran’s longstanding claim that it controls the Strait of Hormuz is being challenged by American military superiority in the area.
Israel must be more than just the nation-state of the Jewish people - opinion
Beyond security, Israel must serve as an anchor for Jewish identity, culture, and global engagement.
Israel projects strength abroad but struggles to protect its citizens at home - opinion
Israel shows power in wars abroad but struggles to have clarity and consistency in the West Bank, where civilians face ongoing terror.
Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz control, accuses US of breaching terms - report
Additionally, two merchant vessels reported being hit by gunfire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to three maritime security and shipping sources.
Small nations, strong ties: Fiji’s ambassador talks faith, friendship, and Israel - interview
In an interview with the Magazine, Ambassador Jesoni Vitusagavulu explained the strategic - as well as spiritual - reasons behind Fiji’s support for Israel.
