Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum: the familiar dilemma between bluster or prelude to action - analysis
The question of whether or not US President Donald Trump will act on his threats is now front and center as his latest deadline regarding the Strait of Hormuz is set to expire Monday night.
By claiming total failure, Israel's opposition hurts itself - and helps Netanyahu
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The opposition’s critique of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government may be undermining its own credibility.
Freedom under fire: What Passover means in a time of war - comment
In a year of war, Jewish holidays reflect reality, where freedom is less about ideals and more about safety and survival.
When individual acts become a national indictment - analysis
When one man drills a hole, the danger is real, but it is still only one man drilling. The rest of the passengers are not holding the drill. In Israel’s case, that distinction frequently collapses.
Israel's fractured opposition hands Netanyahu a full term - analysis
With the budget set to pass, Netanyahu’s government is poised to complete its term, as opposition infighting continues to undermine efforts to unseat him.
Why Israelis living through this moment may be the lucky ones - opinion
The going is rough. But those who go through rough times that lead to much better days are – when people look back decades later – often considered the lucky ones.
Iran war reshapes diplomacy as old dealmakers are sidelined - who replaces them?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The month-long war now under way has done more than degrade Iran’s air defenses and cripple parts of its military-industrial complex - it has upended the diplomatic cast.
Israel has clear objectives south of Litani River, but will face difficulty up north - analysis
The current campaign in southern Lebanon is designed to neutralize the most immediate threats – cross-border infiltration and anti-tank missile fire – while containing long-range Hezbollah fire.
Iran conflict sees controlled uncertainty as Trump mixes diplomacy with pressure - analysis
Trump’s Iran approach mixes escalation and diplomacy, creating controlled ambiguity that calms markets while keeping Tehran and observers off balance.
Patience, not speed: key to Israel’s Iran war strategy - analysis
As Israel’s war with Iran drags on, experts urge patience, warning that military gains are gradual and time is critical to weakening Tehran’s capabilities.
