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Commentary

Israel weighs response to Iranian fire without triggering open war

June 8, 2026

The Israeli strike in Beirut was the first sign of independence from Washington, but the real test will be whether it changes the reality over time. Iran is signaling that it will not continue firing if Israel does not respond, and the question is how and on what scale to hit back without being dragged into open war.

AFP

Iran War

Missiles fired from Iran at northern Israel after Dahiyeh strike

Lilach Shoval

Travel

Will Ben Gurion Airport close amid tensions with Iran?

Liat Mofaz Milchan

Lebanon War

IDF strikes Hezbollah command centers in Beirut's Dahiyeh after cross-border fire

Lilach Shoval

Turkish minister's Ottoman fantasy: Jerusalem will be ours again

by Dudi Kogan

June 7, 2026

Exclusive

'Too fat to fit in the ovens': the congressman facing down Dan Bilzerian

by Or Shaked

June 7, 2026

Is Lebanon heading for another civil war?

AFP

Middle East

US sees Lebanese army as key to disarming Hezbollah

by Shachar Kleiman

June 7, 2026

Europe

France pushes new Europe-wide sanctions on Israelis over Judea and Samaria violence

by ILH Staff

June 7, 2026

Terrorism

One killed, 6 wounded in shooting attack in Sharon region

by Yaron Doron

June 7, 2026

Europe

Hamas terrorist arrested in Greece over plot to attack Israeli cruise ship

by Nissan Shtrauchler and Sahar Avrahami

June 7, 2026

Entertainment

Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed

by Noam Lev

June 7, 2026

Magazine

Iran's shadow network takes root in Israelis' favorite getaway

A new Hudson Institute report reveals how Tehran has systematically infiltrated Georgia through religious institutions, student recruitment pipelines, and IRGC-linked operatives – all while the Georgian government looks the other way.

June 6, 2026

Magazine

How Hezbollah's Oct. 7 was foiled at the last moment

While the Israeli public is feeling despondent over the situation in the north and the terrible news from the drone battlefield, some are talking about a huge achievement and the possibility of years of quiet.

June 6, 2026

Magazine

The secret mechanism that left the IDF asleep on the night of Oct. 7

It was a method developed by former IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi and designed for one purpose: to prevent the "burning" of sensitive intelligence sources. But in the early hours of Oct. 7, it lulled the system to sleep. Now, what was going through Herzi Halevi’s mind in those fateful moments is revealed.

June 6, 2026

Magazine

Turkey's rise exposes Israel's strategic blind spot

While Netanyahu boasts of "breaking the fear barrier," threats to Israel are emerging from every direction. Alongside the preservation of the Iranian-led Shiite axis' power, there are signs of the rise of a Sunni axis led by Turkey. It is time to prepare accordingly, especially in one branch of the military.

June 6, 2026

Explainer

How the deal with Lebanon will weaken Hezbollah and Iran

With deployment of government forces, removal of armed militias and continued direct negotiations under US auspices, Israel sees the move as a long-term strategic step.

June 4, 2026

Magazine

The reason Herzi Halevi was called on the night of Oct. 7

Shortly before Oct. 7, a vague piece of intelligence reached the chief of staff’s office: “Hezbollah will assassinate Ya’alon.” The team saw no reason to wake Herzi Halevi, who held the position at the time. Hours later, an explosive device went off in Yarkon Park. Also: The notes he wrote to himself moments before the Hamas attack.

June 2, 2026

Analysis

Beaufort's capture won't bring quiet

The capture of the Beaufort ridge is not expected to bring immediate quiet to northern Israel, but it contributes to encircling the enemy, destroying infrastructure and strengthening deterrence. The true significance of the move is far broader than a narrow tactical achievement.

May 31, 2026

Magazine

Did the war against Iran fail? A forgotten historic moment may prove otherwise

Cooperation with a world power, an existential threat and an ending that looked like an Israeli climbdown. This is not Operation Roaring Lion, but a completely different war. And despite the disappointment over the emerging agreement with Iran, the current campaign has produced one strategic achievement that should not be underestimated.

May 30, 2026

Explainer

Hezbollah drones emerge as deadliest threat on Lebanon front despite ceasefire

From improvised nets to rifle-mounted interception sights, the IDF’s temporary responses do not provide an adequate solution. Of the 12 people killed since the ceasefire announced on April 16, those killed by Hezbollah drones represent an exceptional share. The Israeli security establishment has acknowledged: We knew the threat from Ukraine and were not prepared.

May 30, 2026

Magazine

Secret Mossad branch revealed: 'We are not done with Iran. We are just getting started'

When David (Dadi) Barnea became Mossad chief, he established another arm to destabilize Iran. Now the head of the branch, O., reveals what happened behind the scenes: how senior regime officials are forced out from the outside ("it is cheaper than eliminating them"), and why there is still good reason to believe the regime will fall.

May 28, 2026

Netanyahu against the backdrop of a burning Iran

Analysis

This is how Netanyahu's Iran doctrine collapsed

For years, Netanyahu built his political identity around the image of “Mr. Iran,” the leader who argued that only pressure, deterrence and force could stop the regime in Tehran. But, a long series of impressive tactical achievements ultimately led to a resounding strategic failure.

May 25, 2026