World news

Hamas is rebuilding, and Israel faces the same dilemma again - opinion

As Hamas rebuilds, Israel faces the same unresolved question: what comes after the fighting ends?

|ByYAAKOV KATZ
Smoke rises from a fire, following an Israeli strike on a tent camp sheltering displaced Palestinians, earlier this year.
President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun during a news conference in the White House briefing room about the war in Iran on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The Iran speech the American people need to hear from the president - opinion

Confronting Iran carries risks, but failing to act may prove far more dangerous for US and global security.

|ByERIC R. MANDEL
WE MUST strive for unity and peace.

Civilizations collapse from within, not from enemies at the gates - opinion

External enemies expose weakness, but internal division and inaction are what ultimately bring civilizations down.

|BySHMUEL LEGESSE
LT.-COL. NADAV SHOSHANI: Israel’s face to global media.

Information warfare is shaping the Israel, US war with Iran in real time - opinion

Modern warfare is no longer only about territory or firepower; it is about controlling the narrative that people believe.

|ByLINDA ARGALGI SADACKA

Trump, Netanyahu and the irony of Responsibility to Protect in Iran - opinion

Trump and Netanyahu may unintentionally act in line with the UN’s Responsibility to Protect principle.

MARCH 7, 2026ByDAN PERRY
US first lady Melania Trump presides over a United Nations Security Council meeting, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, March 2, 2026.

Israel should back South Azerbaijanis in Iran’s fight for rights - opinion

South Azerbaijanis risk their lives to oppose Tehran, seeking friendship and support from Israel.

MARCH 4, 2026ByAHMED OBALI
A funeral is held for late Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran.

Iranians, this is your chance: Take action, decide your country's future - opinion

Freedom is not given; it’s taken. Iranians must act boldly to decide their nation’s path.

MARCH 2, 2026ByELI AVIDAR
People drive by a mural featuring images of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini on a building, in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2026.

For regime change in Iran to work, include Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi - opinion

Washington needs a politically credible Iranian counterpart, and Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi offers a clear path to transition.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026BySIAVASH GHOLAMI
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, attends a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.

Europe struggles to matter in a chaotic Middle East today - opinion

Once a key player, Europe now risks being viewed as a marginal player in the Middle East.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026BySHARON PARDO
European Union, Israeli and German flags flutter near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, September 5, 2022

'No deal with mullahs': Trump must finish the job in Iran - opinion

One thing is for certain: The moment President Trump steps out of the White House, even the best deal will unravel.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByKHOSRO ISFAHANI
Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)

Iran mirrors Trump’s playbook, sending mixed signals for nuclear talks - opinion

Iran has learned from Trump’s 2025 tactics, using contradictory signals to control nuclear talks and keep the US off balance.

FEBRUARY 15, 2026ByAVIRAM BELLAISHE
US President Donald Trump gestures after returning early from the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 17, 2025

From hostages to heritage: Defending Diaspora Judaism's modern world - opinion

Young Jews face a new kind of captivity: cognitive warfare eroding identity, purpose, and resilience across Israel and the Diaspora.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026ByJEFFREY KAHN
Participants hold up posters of hostages as thousands of people attend the March for Israel on the National Mall in November 2023 in Washington, DC. Following October 7, American Jews mobilized more than $1 billion for Israel’s relief and recovery.

China’s disappearing elite: The high-stakes gamble behind Xi’s crackdown - analysis

Empty seats define President Xi’s rule, as China’s political elite faces a relentless purge.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN
PRESIDENT OF CHINA Xi Jinping reviews troops during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, in Beijing, Sept. 3, 2025.

Trump-Netanyahu effect: Iran caught off guard and off balance - opinion

Tehran struggles to respond as Trump and Netanyahu disrupt Iran’s usual strategic strategy for control in the region.

FEBRUARY 9, 2026ByMICAH HALPERN
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.