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Analysis

Where has Egypt been since October 7?

April 2, 2026

Since the war began, Egypt has walked a tightrope: attacking Hamas with one hand while fueling anti-Israel propaganda with the other. It is struggling to preserve its status, yet drifting into Qatar's orbit. Weakened, but somehow strengthened too. What will be the price of its silence and avoidance?

Only one man knows whether a US attack is coming

Iran War

Trump clouds path to ceasefire with conflicting messages on Iran

Danny Zaken

Iran launches Strait of Hormuz drill ahead of Switzerland talks

Middle East

Gulf revives oil export plans to bypass Hormuz

ILH Staff

US survey finds majority opposes sending troops to defend Israel

United States

Report: US weighs 2 ground operations in Iran

Dudi Kogan

'If we start underestimating them, we'll make mistakes. That must not happen'

by Yoav Limor

April 1, 2026

Quiet US-Iran talks show signs of Iranian flexibility under pressure

United States

Trump: Seriously considering quitting NATO; they're a paper tiger

by ILH Staff

April 1, 2026

IDF prepared a pre-emptive strike, but Hezbollah fired first

Commentary

How Hezbollah prepared for the IDF entry into Lebanon

by Maj. Gen. (res.) Gershon Hacohen

April 1, 2026

The last thing the world needs is Western 'activists'

Getty Images via AFP

Commentary

The last thing the world needs is Western 'activists'

by Adi Nirman

April 1, 2026

New Trump strategy shifts US focus from Middle East

United States

Federal court blocks Trump's White House ballroom construction

by ILH Staff

April 1, 2026

Macron announces France will recognize Palestinian state

Reuters

Defense & Security

Israel halts all defense trade with France

by Lilach Shoval

April 1, 2026

Israel weighs offensive in Lebanon to curb Hezbollah resurgence

Commentary

Israel braces for increased fire from Lebanon on Passover Eve

by Yoav Limor

April 1, 2026

Analysis

Where has Egypt been since October 7?

April 2, 2026

Explainer

Trump faces four military options as US reinforces near Iran

Thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division have begun arriving in the Middle East, joining about 2,500 Marines who arrived over the weekend and hundreds of special operations troops. On the table are seizing Kharg Island, breaking the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, extracting Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, and launching a final wave of strikes on energy infrastructure as a signal the campaign is ending.

March 31, 2026

Explainer

Why Iran's struck nuclear sites matter

Israel attacked the heavy water facility in Arak and a plant in Ardakan. The reactor in Arak, which was also struck in June, is capable of producing weapons-grade plutonium, while the nearby plant in Ardakan produces “yellowcake,” the raw material used in the uranium enrichment process.

March 27, 2026

Magazine

Inside the Israeli Air Force's hunt for Iran's launchers

The mission: hunt down Iranian missiles in real time, before a ton of explosives hits Israeli homes. The time allotted: only seconds. The "launcher hunters" offer a glimpse into the fateful chase, and admit: "The Iranians are no pushovers. We are not fooling ourselves into thinking we can reduce launches to zero."

March 27, 2026

Analysis

Qatar vs. Hamas: The fallout is real, the breakup is not

The Iranian attack on Qatar has brought the emirate's ties with Hamas and its mouthpieces to a crossroads. Those who echoed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps propaganda instead of backing their host were silenced. Doha is promising a reckoning, but removing the terrorist organization's leadership is still a long way off.

March 27, 2026

Analysis

The three conditions missing for an uprising in Iran

Amid reports that the Mossad chief presented removing the ayatollahs as an achievable goal, it is worth to remember that uprisings are not sparked from the outside. To mobilize a mass opposition, one must identify an existing crack, then widen it. How is that done, and why has it not yet worked in Iran?

March 27, 2026

Magazine

Netanyahu cools talk of regime collapse

Extreme threats, surprise direct talks and a barrage of clichés about Israel being thrown under the bus and an unstable leader: everything Israel went through with Hamas in Gaza is now repeating itself with Iran. Still, there is one significant difference between the smaller enemy and the larger one, and it will determine what the endgame looks like.

March 27, 2026

Magazine

Inside the assassins serving Iran in Israel

Long before the war against Iran, Tehran marked its target: Israel’s leadership. A covert and persistent Iranian effort, from sophisticated explosives to recruiting agents, has turned Israel into a hunting ground, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top military officials in the crosshairs. At times, disaster was avoided only by chance.

March 21, 2026

Magazine

Israel's new border, pending Trump approval

Remarkably, instead of Israel needing American assistance against Iran, it now finds itself helping its closest ally achieve its overarching goal: eliminating the ayatollah regime’s threat to the global energy market. The ramifications of this upheaval are only beginning to emerge, and they could ultimately lead to dramatic border changes across the Middle East.

March 20, 2026

Explainer

This is Iran's propaganda machine

A new report reveals Tehran combines a narrative of victory with one of victimhood to shape public opinion. The use of footage from Israel, edited videos and artificial intelligence is intended to spread messages on a broad scale, aiming to build international legitimacy and exert diplomatic pressure.

March 20, 2026

Analysis

Trump's move on Hormuz – the front where Iran is winning, for now

With tanker traffic near zero and fuel prices rising, Washington faces hard choices – escort missions, coastline seizure, or targeting Iran's Kharg oil island – as military advisors say time is running short. John Jensen, a former Marine Corps general and senior adviser to the Kinetica Fund: “One of the most effective tools available to an American commander.”

March 20, 2026