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Judea and Samaria

Security officials warn: Rising settler-Palestinian friction could ignite Judea and Samaria

August 13, 2026

The Qusra incident is only a microcosm of what is happening across Judea and Samaria. The IDF is dealing with dozens of incidents and more than 100 farms, while officials on the ground accuse the police and Shin Bet of ineffectiveness. Concern is mounting that growing friction could trigger a renewed wave of Palestinian terrorism.

US-Iran showdown nears as Israel is pulled deeper in

United States

Report: New US aircraft carrier headed to Middle East

ILH Staff

Travel

EL AL cancels Hanoi flights after failing to secure security approval

Sahar Avrahami and Liat Mofaz Milchan

US, Israel preparing secret plan for 'day after' Iran's ayatollah regime

Magazine

Rare glimpse inside Iran: The plan to topple the regime without Israeli help

Shachar Kleiman

'Israeli terrorists': Why the Qusra controversy angered the US

by Yotam Deshe

August 13, 2026

Israel

Bank of Jerusalem shares plunge amid Vienna disappearance case

by Nitzan Cohen

August 13, 2026

AI has learned to trick us. This could end like Chernobyl

Magazine

AI has learned to trick us. This could end like Chernobyl

by Dr. Sharon Haleva-Amir

August 13, 2026

182% surge in NY antisemitic crimes during Mamdani's first month in office

United States

Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric spills over into hostility toward NYC Jews, rabbi warns

by Or Shaked

August 13, 2026

Culture

Israeli Journalist Oren Nahari dies at 70

by ILH Staff

August 13, 2026

Politics

Ousted before the election? The scenario rattling Netanyahu

by Eli Zilberberg

August 13, 2026

Europe

Missing Israeli mother and daughter in Vienna may have left voluntarily

by Nissan Shtrauchler and Elinor Shirkani Kofman

August 13, 2026

Magazine

Rare glimpse inside Iran: The plan to topple the regime without Israeli help

The regime in Tehran is trying to convince the world that it emerged from the war stronger than ever, but testimony from inside Iran paints a different picture. In a special interview with Israel Hayom, an Iranian opposition activist reveals what is happening behind the ayatollahs’ iron curtain.

August 13, 2026

Magazine

'Israeli terrorists': Why the Qusra controversy angered the US

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stunned Israeli officials when he described Israelis who had pitched tents near the Palestinian village of Qusra as "terrorists" suspected of "disgusting" and "criminal" behavior. How did the Tel Talpiot outpost go from a local flashpoint to a diplomatic incident involving direct intervention by the US Embassy? Israel Hayom breaks down the affair.

August 13, 2026

Magazine

AI has learned to trick us. This could end like Chernobyl

Lies, circumvented safeguards and secret instructions for operating under our noses. From bots that developed coded language to agents that concealed information, a string of incidents is raising fears that humanity is losing control of artificial intelligence. Would an AI version of “gun reform” help? Perhaps, if catastrophe is the goal.

August 13, 2026

Analysis

All roads lead to Tehran: Israel's 4 fronts await the next turning point

Nearly three years into the war, Israel remains locked in open conflict on four fronts: Iran, Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. All are interconnected and, to varying degrees, directed from Tehran. In the near term, every scenario is looking toward two dates: Israel’s elections in late October and the US midterm elections in early November.

August 11, 2026

Magazine

A few concrete blocks will shape the fate of the entire Middle East

The Yellow Line is at the center of the debate over Gaza’s future, but its effects will be felt across the region. Meanwhile, a war lasting just a few weeks against Iran depleted US stockpiles, leaving the US military in a position similar to that of the IDF before Oct. 7.

August 7, 2026

Magazine

'To be a good Arab and a good Muslim, part of it is to hate the Jews'

Within five hours, Dalia Ziada was forced to flee Egypt, leaving behind her family and homeland. The Arab street’s response to Oct. 7 exposed a reality she had not wanted to believe, and when she spoke out against it, she became an enemy. In an interview with Israel Hayom, she says: “If I were an Israeli, I don’t know how you can sleep at night.”

August 6, 2026

Analysis

Inside Trump's reversal on Iran

The US can inflict unprecedented damage on Iran, but that would not necessarily deal a strategic blow. The regime in Tehran, for its part, is prepared to pay a heavy price. These are the three options Trump considered, and the calculation that led him to cancel the strike, at least for now.

August 6, 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