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Iran War

The truth behind the dramatic Israeli Air Force sortie toward Iran

October 22, 2026

The recent aerial maneuver over the Middle East is not an election-season stunt, but rather a calculated strategy designed to lull Tehran into complacency. These incursions double as vital intelligence-gathering missions while steadily conditioning Iranian defenses to frequent regional air traffic, carefully setting the stage for a future strike.

Iran War

NYT: Massive Israel, US post-midterms Iran campaign in the works

Erez Linn

Fear of collapse could push Iran toward a nuclear bomb

Explainer

How Iran's strategy has shifted from nuclear denial to bomb threats

Danny Citrinowicz

United States

Netanyahu vs. Eisenkot: Israeli expats bring the election battle to New York, Miami

Or Shaked

US orders nonessential embassy staff, families to leave Gulf states

by ILH Staff

October 22, 2026

Only one man has an interest in warmongering – and the IDF chief must stand in his way

Oren Ben Hakoon; Reuters; ilia YEFIMOVICH / AFP

Commentary

Only one man has an interest in warmongering – and the IDF chief must stand in his way

by Yoav Limor

October 21, 2026

United Airlines pilot's provocative posts land him in hot water in Israel

Social media

Terrorism

United Airlines pilot's provocative posts land him in hot water in Israel

by Sahar Avrahami and Erez Linn

October 21, 2026

'Oleh and ma'aleh': Aliyah is a two-way relationship

Rabbi Sid Slivko

The 11th Million

'Oleh and ma'aleh': Aliyah is a two-way relationship

by Batsheva Shulman

October 21, 2026

Israel detains Democratic congressional nominee Brad Lander

Getty Images via AFP

Judea and Samaria

Israel detains Democratic congressional nominee Brad Lander

by Erez Linn

October 21, 2026

Miriam Mattova

Antisemitism

Miriam Mattova faces death threats for defending Israel, refuses to be silenced

by Batsheva Shulman

October 21, 2026

US, Gulf States push UN resolution targeting Iran over Hormuz disruptions

US-Iran Talks

Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz within 7 days

by Shachar Kleiman

October 21, 2026

Explainer

How Iran's strategy has shifted from nuclear denial to bomb threats

For years, Tehran invoked a religious decree banning nuclear weapons even as it pursued a clandestine program to develop them. Now, following the war and the elimination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, calls for Iran to acquire a nuclear bomb are growing, and even withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is no longer taboo.

October 22, 2026

Explainer

Israel faces a political tsunami in Washington

Jewish settler violence is further damaging Israel's standing in American public opinion. If Democrats take control of Congress on November 3, the consequences could extend to annual US military aid and arms sales. With support for Israel also eroding among Republicans, maintaining the status quo could backfire on Jerusalem if a Democrat wins the presidency in 2028.

October 19, 2026

Report: Israel abducted former officer linked to Ron Arad

Magazine

Ron Arad marks 40 years in captivity, but fresh clues emerge

The technical malfunction that led to his capture by the Amal movement, the signs of life that ceased, the missed opportunity, and the development revealed just months ago: How one of the most painful affairs in Israeli history unfolded.

October 17, 2026

Magazine

Inside Israel's secret intelligence gold mine

It's called "liaison intelligence": Sharing information with foreign intelligence agencies, sometimes even those of hostile countries, to expand intelligence-gathering capabilities or establish and strengthen diplomatic ties. Since Oct. 7, Israeli intelligence has dramatically stepped up its efforts in this field, providing sensitive assistance to Middle Eastern countries, warnings that foiled terrorist attacks in Europe and tips that prevented assassinations.

October 17, 2026

Magazine

Even before the elections? Growing signs of an impending strike on Iran

Iran does not want to escalate tensions ahead of Israel's elections, and Trump does not want an escalation ahead of the US midterms. Yet one thing is clear: Something dramatic is unfolding between Washington and Jerusalem.

October 17, 2026

Magazine

'A radical left-wing government in Berlin would threaten Jewish life'

Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner warns against the radical Left taking power, accuses Die Linke of fostering antisemitism and lashes out at the woman who could succeed him. His warnings come amid his party's election defeat, a tennis scandal that led him to step aside and growing fears among the city's Jews. In an interview with Israel Hayom marking the opening of an exhibition commemorating the victims of October 7, he vows to continue fighting antisemitism even after leaving office.

October 20, 2026

Magazine

'European Jews want a connection to Israel – but certainly not most of them'

In an exclusive interview with Israel Hayom, CEO of the Conference of European Rabbis Foundation says EU offers close relationship but no real change, as Muslim Brotherhood financing goes uninvestigated and Jews abroad are blamed for Israeli government policy.

October 15, 2026

Explainer

Is the 'mother of all bombs' suited for use against Iran?

CNN reports that Washington is considering using its most powerful conventional bomb, MOAB, against Iran. However, the depth of Tehran's underground facilities and its advanced air defense network could make deploying the massive weapon difficult.

October 15, 2026

Magazine

The man who woke Netanyahu at 6:29 a.m. breaks 3 years of silence: 'A pattern of criminal behavior'

Falsification of October 7 transcripts, attempts to portray Netanyahu as the only official who functioned and promote claims of betrayal, warnings ignored before the massacre, and an Egyptian visit that "is still being concealed". Maj. Gen. (res.) Avi Gil, Netanyahu's former military secretary, speaks out.

October 10, 2026