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

Iran & The Gulf

New Iran-Oman plan for Strait of Hormuz alarms US

August 6, 2026

A Tehran-Oman agreement could restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but at the cost of Iranian oversight and possible transit fees. Washington warns that recognizing state control over an international shipping lane would set a troubling precedent.

US Navy escorts ships through Hormuz as Iran threatens escalation

Middle East

Israel, Gulf states pursue secret energy corridor to bypass Hormuz

Danny Zaken

Commentary

El-Sayed's Michigan win signals a deeper Democratic shift on Israel

Rotem Oreg-Kalisky

The US having no victory image is bad news for Israel

Iran & The Gulf

US, Iran and Oman near 60-day deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

ILH Staff

Israel, Lebanon make no progress in Rome talks

by Shachar Kleiman

August 5, 2026

Education

New study finds nearly 1 in 5 Israeli students highly dependent on AI

by Noam Dvir

August 5, 2026

Injured and isolated, Mojtaba Khamenei rules Iran through a tight inner circle

Commentary

The US needs a different Iran strategy

by LTC (Ret.) Or Horvitz

August 5, 2026

Trump's Gaza Plan

Hamas' historic concession comes with major risks for Israel

by Danny Zaken

August 5, 2026

Israel

Despite escalation threats, thousands of young Jews gather for Taglit-Birthright Israel event

by ILH Staff

August 5, 2026

United States

Report: US used nearly all missile stockpiles in Iran war

by Dudi Kogan

August 4, 2026

'We fought to live here': New olim prepare for first, critical Israeli election

The 11th Million

'We fought to live here': New olim prepare for first, critical Israeli election

by Adi Nirman

August 4, 2026

US reinstates Iran oil sanctions after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Explainer

The consequences of canceling the US strike on Iran

The cancellation of the US strike gives Iran time to rebuild its missile arsenal and advance its nuclear program. Postponing action on these issues could allow Iran to attain nuclear weapons capability.

August 3, 2026

Magazine

The real reason for Netanyahu's trip to Washington

Everyone is talking about the fact that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump did not meet one-on-one, while overlooking the question that really matters: What was the meeting actually intended to achieve? One expert familiar with developments on both sides of the Atlantic has a theory: Netanyahu is betting on how Iran will respond, and is presenting Trump with a plan.

August 1, 2026

Worse than you thought: Inside look at Qatar's hidden brutality

Analysis

Qatar's quiet war against Israel

It does not fire missiles, but Qatar wields extensive influence that endangers Israel by funding, propaganda and its ties with terrorist organizations. Experts warn Qatar poses a strategic threat.

August 1, 2026

Explainer

How Iran is preparing to influence Israel's elections

Iranian influence operations are already underway, and Israeli security officials warn of an attempt to deepen divisions within Israeli society. Experts identify growing use of artificial intelligence, fake accounts and recruited Israelis to spread messages aimed at undermining public trust and the democratic process.

July 28, 2026

Analysis

The Syria deal: An opportunity Israel cannot afford to trust

In the Middle East, a good agreement is measured not by the intentions expressed on the day it is signed, but by its ability to withstand violations the next day. From the jihadists who still threaten the Israel-Syria border, through Iran and Hezbollah, to the Druze: The points Israel must insist on, and why time is not on its side.

July 27, 2026

Explainer

Why Trump put a wider Iran offensive on hold

Trump has, for now, frozen plans to expand the campaign amid concerns over the depletion of Patriot interceptor stocks and a broader Middle East war, as Iran is increasingly using the Kheibar Shekan missile, which challenges air defense systems through maneuvers and shifting flight paths.

July 26, 2026

Magazine

Assad's road to collapse revealed

The new book “The Syrian Revolution” charts Bashar Assad's downfall: “He simply did not have the qualities needed for the job.” Also: The ironic mistake that came back to haunt him more than 20 years later, and is Israel missing out al-Sharaa?

July 25, 2026

Magazine

Netanyahu's insistence offers a clear hint of what lies ahead

For now, events in the Gulf are being treated as “foreign news,” with Israelis chiefly concerned about the impact on flights, but that appears likely to change soon. And there is no denying it: Something is amiss in relations with the White House.

July 24, 2026

Why Bin Salman's visit to Washington matters

Explainer

Inside Trump's nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump has approved a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia worth tens of billions of dollars that could include the construction of a US uranium enrichment facility in the kingdom. The agreement is intended to bolster US companies and keep China and Russia at bay, but it has sparked controversy in Congress and fears of a regional arms race.

July 22, 2026

Explainer

Turkey's rising regional ambitions put Israel on alert

Iran’s weakening opens a window for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to expand his regional influence, seeking to block Israel’s integration into the Middle East and undermine its emerging alliances. Experts warn: “Jerusalem must prepare for an era of competition with the Sunni axis, reduce its dependence on the US and build new alliances.”

July 21, 2026

Magazine

Hezbollah now has reason to worry

A new Lebanese initiative signed by more than 400 people from across the country’s sectarian and political spectrum, including Shiites, is offering fresh hope to Hezbollah’s opponents. How it could dismantle one of the terrorist organization’s main “weapons” for maintaining its grip on power, and what could still cause it to fail?

July 18, 2026