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Iran prepares for renewed conflict and issues regional invasion threats

Commentary

After two wars with Iran, Israel still faces the same threats

October 20, 2026

Following two military campaigns and sweeping claims of historic achievements, Tehran is still rebuilding its capabilities, the missile threat persists and the nuclear issue remains unresolved. The question is whether Israel has learned the necessary lessons ahead of another confrontation.

How Iran is preparing to influence Israel's elections

Middle East

Iran unlikely to attack Israel directly, may seek to disrupt elections

Danny Zaken

Miriam Mattova

Antisemitism

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

Batsheva Shulman

Trump vows US response after Iran downs Apache helicopter

Iran & The Gulf

Third US aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran weighs compromise deal

Shachar Kleiman and Dudi Kogan

Israel warns of illegal election polls ahead of vote

by Elinor Shirkani Kofman

October 20, 2026

500,000 US voters in Israel targeted ahead of midterms in Republican campaign

EPA/ALBERT PENA

United States

500,000 US voters in Israel targeted ahead of midterms in Republican campaign

by Adi Nirman

October 20, 2026

Middle East

Will Iran's nuclear facilities be attacked before the elections?

by Danny Zaken

October 20, 2026

Lecornu to expand curfews nationwide as riots rattle France

REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Europe

Lecornu to expand curfews nationwide as riots rattle France

by ILH Staff

October 20, 2026

Crime

21 arrested in suspected multimillion Gaza war fraud scheme

by Carmi Yogev

October 20, 2026

Democratic Senate candidate declares Israel 'not our friend'

United States

Democratic Senate candidate declares Israel 'not our friend'

by ILH Staff

October 20, 2026

'We knew that we had to build again': Olim honored for contributions to Israel

Sivan Shachor

The 11th Million

'We knew that we had to build again': Olim honored for contributions to Israel

by Batsheva Shulman

October 20, 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

Magazine

Israel has two years left to act. After that, it will be too late

The issue most critical to Israel's future is nowhere to be found in the election campaigns. The real story is Gaza. That's where everything started, and that's where everything will be decided.

October 9, 2026

Analysis

Behind the Yellow Line, Hamas is already preparing for the next phase

Three years after the October 7 attack, Hamas is fighting to survive the war to face the day after. As the IDF continues to push back the terrorist organization and weaken its capabilities, Hamas is preserving fighters and weapons for the moment the situation in Gaza changes. Israeli assessments suggest the road to defeating Hamas remains long.

October 8, 2026