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Months into Lebanon combat, Israel seeks new solutions for Hezbollah drones

Despite the announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, the IDF must still find a solution to the drones, which have killed 14 soldiers since the start of the campaign

IDF chief condemns far-right MK's visit to West Bank religious site due to diversion of troops

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir sent a letter to Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz stressing that holding a daytime tour to Joseph's Tomb in Nablus 'under the guise of a security assessment, requiring operational resources during wartime, is fundamentally inappropriate and must not be repeated'

'Server in the Sky': How Israeli drones became a 'target and intel generator' over Gaza

Documents expose how AI software and military hardware have given Israel's fleet of unmanned aircraft unprecedented surveillance and offensive prowess

Police increasingly believe killing of Israeli couple was criminal, not nationalist

Investigators said there is growing suspicion of a criminal – rather than a nationalist motive – after determining that the main suspect in the killing of Ruslan and Olga Prihodko last month, an Arab Israeli teenager, may have known the victims before the shooting

It was Netanyahu-sponsored anarchy that enabled the attack on an Israeli High Court Justice

The Israeli prime minister and his partners undermine the rule of law and violate every norm and value, but occasionally find time to condemn violence ■ The polls are giving joy to Eisenkot, but not to the bloc ■ Yair Golan backed out of a meeting with the French president, mainly to avoid being see

Trump laid down the law for Netanyahu in Lebanon – only for Hezbollah to ruin the celebration

Behind the high-profile dispute between Netanyahu and Trump lies a disagreement between Israel's political and military leaders ■ IDF chief Zamir is forced to plug the holes that have recently opened up in the army's top brass

Report: Israel secretly deployed IDF soldiers to Azerbaijan amid Iran war, sources say

Why did you let you son be a combat soldier? 'I was naive. I truly believed Israel sought peace'

On the line with Yael Lee, a psychologist whose son is an IDF soldier serving in Lebanon. 'I gave him a patriotic education. I taught him the world is a good place, that he would be taken care of. I'm educating my younger son more cynically'

Who will stop Smotrich, if not The Hague?

In a world in which the UN and international law have replaced God, who permits Smotrich and Israel to commit a genocide against Palestinians and deprive them of freedom, justice and peace?

Could Lebanon become Netanyahu's political graveyard - for a second time?

Only Gadi Eisenkot, by virtue of his military experience, can offer Israelis a way out of the Lebanese quagmire and turn Lebanon into Netanyahu's political grave, like Ehud Barak did when Israel withdrew from Lebanon in 2000

62 Haredi arrested in violent protests outside Supreme Court Justice's home

The suspects arrested after a mob targeted Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg's home will appear in court for remand hearings on Thursday. A police source said many detainees are refusing to cooperate and are attempting to obstruct the investigation

Israel and Lebanon agree to renew cease-fire, create Lebanese security zones

The joint statement, co-signed by Washington, Jerusalem and Beirut, demands Hezbollah withdraw from southern Lebanon and halt cross-border fire. The deal is described as 'progress toward a comprehensive peace and security agreement'

The don, the underboss and the consigliere: Israel is officially run by a mafia

The tainted election of Israel's new state watchdog, a position meant to safeguard integrity and fight corruption, was anything but. Michael Rabello joins an orgy of dubious and deeply flawed appointments by Benjamin Netanyahu

As Iran provokes the Gulf, Trump still lacks a counter to its tit-for-tat strategy

While Gulf states continue to pursue a policy of containment regarding Iranian attacks, the responses they trigger could escalate into a region-wide war

NYU student draws hate crime charges for flying flag with swastikas, Star of David over campus building

An NYU spokesman said the school would 'immediately pursue our disciplinary procedures, which carry the most severe consequences'

IDF overnight strike in Gaza City kills nine, wounds 15

Sara Netanyahu interviews candidate for husband's top military aide role

As first reported by Channel 12 News, Sara Netanyahu spoke with an IDF general being considered for the position while PM Netanyahu was absent. It was not the first time she had participated in interviews for the role

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'Dad, the IDF hates secular Jews'

How the U.S. Air Force is turning Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport into its own base

Some 75 U.S. refueling planes occupy more than half of Ben-Gurion Airport's parking spots and fill up takeoff and landing slots. Airport officials warn: For lack of a solution, 1.5 million passengers may have their flights canceled this summer

US and Iran launch new strikes, as Kuwait says airport hit by Iranian drones

Kuwait says its international airport has been badly damaged by Iranian drones, and traffic is suspended.

Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade

The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.

Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold

Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.

Netanyahu's corruption trial continues amid pending delay requests

The cross-examination section of the trial is in its final stretch. The hearings come on the backdrop of the fragile developments with Iran.

US weighs expanding nuclear deployments in add'l European NATO states - report

US officials have signaled openness to deploying nuclear weapons in additional European NATO states, though an agreement is not imminent, the Financial Times reported.

Trump's Iran negotiations walk him into a $300 b. extortion scheme by the IRGC - opinion

Terrorism is a business. Bombing Iran is significant, but bankrupting Iran is even more significant.

Deputy mayor among 14 arrested in massive northern Israel corruption raid

Following the police's announcement, the Nahariya Municipality released a statement confirming that its personnel were involved in the investigation.

Four killed in Lebanon as Trump says Israel and Hezbollah to de-escalate

According to the reports, four were killed in Israeli strikes in the country's south, hours after the Israeli military said it intercepted two of three projectiles launched from Lebanon. Trump said overnight that hostilities between the sides would be scaled down

Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears

Huge Messi statue taken down in India over safety fears.

Nigerian drifters build track, dream of Formula One

Nigerian drifters build track, dream of Formula One

France bans Israel from defense exhibition, Israeli Defense Ministry says

According to the Israeli Defense Ministry, France would ban Israeli government representatives, pavilions and offensive weapons from Eurosatory, the world's largest defense trade show, in protest of its actions in Lebanon

Norway salvages 18th-century shipwreck, recovers porcelain and chandelier

Archaeologists recovered Chinese porcelain and European goods from an 18th-century shipwreck found in southern Norway.

Hailstorm hits Denver and causes widespread disruption

A powerful hailstorm swept through the US city of Denver, bringing hailstones reportedly as large as golf balls.

Mozambique says 5 citizens killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa

The violence prompted 300 Mozambicans to return home over the weekend.

China opens its markets to African exports. Who benefits?

China's tariff-free access for many African products has renewed hopes of industrial growth. But trade remains uneven.

Outgoing Mossad chief Barnea urges Israel to topple wounded Iranian regime

If in the past, Barnea's promise seemed to be to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, this was an additional time that he doubled or even tripled down on regime change for Iran.

Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan

A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.

Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival

Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.

If Muhammad will not go to the mountain, Trump will find him from space

If Muhammad will not go to the mountain, Trump will find him from space Submitted by Hamid Dabashi on Mon, 06/01/2026 - 08:47 The US president's claim that most Iranian nuclear worker

'Government-linked people suggested I not translate "A Historian in Gaza" into Hebrew'

Original Hebrew and translated books on Gaza are beginning to appear in Israel, but will Israelis read them? Also: the hottest queer Arab party from Haifa to Jaffa

At least 12 people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Russia launches 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's air force.

Israeli strikes and shelling continue across southern Lebanon

Israeli strikes and shelling continue across southern Lebanon Israeli forces continued attacks across southern Lebanon on Tuesday, with artillery shelling reported near Nabatieh and air strikes targeting the villages of Shukin and Kafr Tib

South Africa’s World Cup delegation departs for Mexico without coach

Bafana Bafana's departure was delayed due to non-issuance of visas for several players and support staff.

Iran war day 95: Trump pushes Lebanon truce after Tehran vows to end talks

Trump says he persuaded Israel and Hezbollah to halt attacks, seeking to prevent a wider war in Lebanon.

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, US President Donald Trump says diplomacy is gaining momentum on two fronts, claiming Hezbollah agreed to stop firing on Israeli forces and expressing optimism about reaching an agreemen

Oxford Union raises free speech concerns over speakers' entry denial

Oxford Union raises free speech concerns over speakers' entry denial Arwa Elrayess, president of the Oxford Union, said she was “deeply concerned” after US political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker had their authorisation to visit

Video: Israel plans military-controlled area near Litani River, Katz says

Video: Israel plans military-controlled area near Litani River, Katz says Israeli defence minister Israeli Katz, speaking in Tel Aviv on Monday, vowed to establish a military-controlled zone in the area of south Lebanon’s Litani River. Ka

Israeli opposition attacks Netanyahu after Trump announces Lebanon ceasefire

Israeli opposition attacks Netanyahu after Trump announces Lebanon ceasefire US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon and the reported cancellation of an Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs sparked critici

Forcing the IDF to leave Lebanon is a betrayal of Israel's citizens - editorial

The ceasefire is dead. Israel should stop pretending otherwise before more Israelis pay the price for this diplomatic fiction.