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Even before the elections? Growing signs of an impending strike on Iran

October 16, 2026

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.

Magazine

Inside Israel's secret intelligence gold mine

Itay Ilnai

'I don't want my husband to be a hero; I wanted him here, with me'

Courtesy of the family

Remembering Oct. 7

'I don't want my husband to be a hero; I wanted him here, with me'

Batsheva Shulman

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

Commentary

Not inevitable: How Israel can push Qatar out of Gaza

Shachar Kleiman

Iran's reported missile test puts Israel on alert

by Shirit Avitan Cohen and Danny Zaken

October 15, 2026

'European Jews want a connection to Israel – but certainly not most of them'

Jonas Walzberg /REUTERS

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'European Jews want a connection to Israel – but certainly not most of them'

by Adi Nirman

October 15, 2026

Will the Trump-Netanyahu meeting end in humiliation?

Middle East

Netanyahu's grand exit: Trump's 2-year Middle East plan emerges

by Danny Zaken

October 15, 2026

Syrian Presidency / AFP; Haim Goldberg/Flash90; Ali Haj Suleiman/Getty Images

War in Syria

Netanyahu reveals tense call with Syrian leader during Druze massacre

by Erez Linn

October 15, 2026

Explainer

Is the 'mother of all bombs' suited for use against Iran?

by Neta Bar

October 15, 2026

Politics

Eisenkot vows: Hamas will no longer rule Gaza within 18 months

by Hodaya Busheri

October 15, 2026

Science & Technology

Satellite speed cap grounds Ukraine's drone defense as Musk points to Washington

by Shachar Shapiro

October 15, 2026

Magazine

Even before the elections? Growing signs of an impending strike on Iran

October 16, 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 15, 2026

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'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

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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

Mystical clue? The strange detail in Bar-Ilan lecturer's terror plot

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Mystical clue? The strange detail in Bar-Ilan lecturer's terror plot

Several numbers in the alleged plot by the lecturer, who planned a series of terrorist attacks targeting Arab citizens of Israel, raise questions and may not have been chosen at random. Which elements of Jewish tradition might have inspired them, and what does it all have to do with the biblical account of the splitting of the Red Sea?

October 6, 2026

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The looming crisis no one in Israel is preparing for

Fortunately for the Israeli opposition parties, whose positions are far apart, Netanyahu has given them an issue around which they can unite. While both blocs are focused solely on reaching 61 seats, Israel faces a serious problem for which no one is preparing.

October 2, 2026