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Israel eyes new targets, more aggressive strikes in next Iran campaign

Commentary

The lessons Israel must learn before the next war with Iran

October 19, 2026

As the winds of war gather and leaks from intelligence reports and security discussions multiply, the question is no longer whether Israel will enter another round of fighting with Iran, but when. And the next confrontation will be different from those that came before.

Israel

How a cult marrying off underage girls evades Israeli authorities

Yaakov Hershkowitz

French PM declares partial curfew as riots sweep the country

REUTERS/Abdul Saboor

Europe

French PM declares partial curfew as riots sweep the country

Nissan Shtrauchler and Neta Bar

War in Europe

Incredible footage: Ukrainian military airlifts soldier using drone

Neta Bar

Benny Gantz drops out of election race

by Bini Ashkenazi and Eli Zilberberg

October 19, 2026

Israel

Ahead of elections, IDF chief orders military-wide leave freeze

by Lilach Shoval

October 19, 2026

Bereaved Israeli runners take on the Chicago Marathon through One Family

Meir Pavlovsky

Sports

Bereaved Israeli runners take on the Chicago Marathon through One Family

by ILH Sports Desk

October 19, 2026

Explainer

Israel faces a political tsunami in Washington

by Dudi Kogan

October 19, 2026

Miliband warns British businesses off E1 construction tenders over legal risk

AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP

Europe

Miliband warns British businesses off E1 construction tenders over legal risk

by Neta Bar

October 19, 2026

US launches major strike on Iran's Kharg Island

Iran & The Gulf

Trump weighs strike on Iran's oil lifeline

by Shachar Kleiman

October 19, 2026

US-Israel rift deepens as senior US official cancels visit

Politics

The sham alliance between Trump and Netanyahu

by Shai Golden

October 19, 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

'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

Explainer

How Katz's plan to deal with the Hilltop Youth fell apart

The defense minister suspended administrative detention for Jews and appointed Col. (res.) Avichai Tanami to oversee efforts to reconnect the Hilltop Youth with the state of Israel. Despite receiving an annual budget of 40 million shekels ($13 million), the youths continue to take part in violent attacks against Palestinian families. Meanwhile, calls within the security establishment to reinstate administrative detention are growing.

October 6, 2026