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Trump and Netanyahu's meeting masks the hard choices ahead on Iran

July 29, 2026

During their meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump discussed the next phase of the campaign, preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons and intensifying pressure on the ayatollah regime. Israeli officials say there was no pressure for withdrawals from Lebanon, Gaza or Syria. Attention now turns to how the coordination will translate into US action on the ground.

United States

'He was a force of nature': Trump, Netanyahu attend Graham funeral

Or Shaked

Defense & Security

IDF reopens maritime helicopter squadron with new Seahawk fleet

Lilach Shoval

An economic drama is unfolding in Iran – Israel must exploit it

EPA

Commentary

An economic drama is unfolding in Iran – Israel must exploit it

Dr. Yossi Mansharof

The price Netanyahu paid to secure his meeting with Trump

by Ariel Kahana

July 28, 2026

Explainer

How Iran is preparing to influence Israel's elections

by Danny Citrinowicz

July 28, 2026

Iran & The Gulf

Report: Iran seeks to use US midterm elections to pressure Trump

by ILH Staff

July 28, 2026

As world watches Hormuz, Iran erects gallows in protest square

Iran & The Gulf

As world watches Hormuz, Iran erects gallows in protest square

by ILH Staff

July 28, 2026

HaShomer HaChadash

In Brief

HaShomer HaChadash presence drives up local security ratings, report shows

by ILH Staff

July 28, 2026

Irish law student accused of transporting bomb for New IRA

Europe

Irish law student accused of transporting bomb for New IRA

by Dudi Kogan

July 28, 2026

Analysis

The Syria deal: An opportunity Israel cannot afford to trust

by Dr. Carmit Valensi

July 27, 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

Analysis

The Syria deal: An opportunity Israel cannot afford to trust

In the Middle East, a good agreement is measured not by the intentions expressed on the day it is signed, but by its ability to withstand violations the next day. From the jihadists who still threaten the Israel-Syria border, through Iran and Hezbollah, to the Druze: The points Israel must insist on, and why time is not on its side.

July 27, 2026

The US having no victory image is bad news for Israel

Explainer

Why Trump put a wider Iran offensive on hold

Trump has, for now, frozen plans to expand the campaign amid concerns over the depletion of Patriot interceptor stocks and a broader Middle East war, as Iran is increasingly using the Kheibar Shekan missile, which challenges air defense systems through maneuvers and shifting flight paths.

July 26, 2026

Magazine

Assad's road to collapse revealed

The new book “The Syrian Revolution” charts Bashar Assad's downfall: “He simply did not have the qualities needed for the job.” Also: The ironic mistake that came back to haunt him more than 20 years later, and is Israel missing out al-Sharaa?

July 25, 2026

Magazine

Netanyahu's insistence offers a clear hint of what lies ahead

For now, events in the Gulf are being treated as “foreign news,” with Israelis chiefly concerned about the impact on flights, but that appears likely to change soon. And there is no denying it: Something is amiss in relations with the White House.

July 24, 2026

Why Bin Salman's visit to Washington matters

Explainer

Inside Trump's nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump has approved a civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia worth tens of billions of dollars that could include the construction of a US uranium enrichment facility in the kingdom. The agreement is intended to bolster US companies and keep China and Russia at bay, but it has sparked controversy in Congress and fears of a regional arms race.

July 22, 2026

Explainer

Turkey's rising regional ambitions put Israel on alert

Iran’s weakening opens a window for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to expand his regional influence, seeking to block Israel’s integration into the Middle East and undermine its emerging alliances. Experts warn: “Jerusalem must prepare for an era of competition with the Sunni axis, reduce its dependence on the US and build new alliances.”

July 21, 2026

Magazine

Hezbollah now has reason to worry

A new Lebanese initiative signed by more than 400 people from across the country’s sectarian and political spectrum, including Shiites, is offering fresh hope to Hezbollah’s opponents. How it could dismantle one of the terrorist organization’s main “weapons” for maintaining its grip on power, and what could still cause it to fail?

July 18, 2026

Magazine

How Qatar's AJ+ is shaping Gen Z's view of Israel

In polished English and under a veneer of Western progressivism, Qatar is serving millions of young people around the world a poisoned arrow dipped in honey. This is how the viral AJ+ platform became a propaganda machine that casts Israel as the aggressor, whitewashes Hamas and shapes the opinions of the next generation.

July 18, 2026

Explainer

What is Iran's secretive Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site?

The facility at Pickaxe Mountain, near the Natanz enrichment complex, is believed to be buried deeper than Fordow and was not attacked during either the 12-day war or the current round of fighting. Recent satellite imagery shows Iran continuing to fortify and reinforce the site, in apparent violation of the memorandum of understanding signed with the US in June.

July 14, 2026

Magazine

Erdogan 2.0: Hakan Fidan could lead Turkey into a clash with Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's statements against Israel reached a new peak this week, but Israel's security establishment marked him long ago. He has been suspected of helping expose Israeli spies, socialized with Qassem Soleimani and signaled sympathy for Hamas. How dangerous is his rise to the top of power?

July 10, 2026