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Israel at War

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

July 23, 2026

Israel has raised its alert level to its highest point amid concerns that fighting with Iran could resume, although the security establishment would prefer to maintain US military pressure and the blockade on Tehran. Alongside preparations for another possible campaign, fears are also mounting that an Iranian miscalculation could trigger a sudden regional escalation.

Magazine

Assad's road to collapse revealed

Shachar Kleiman

Magazine

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

Amit Segal

Israel at War

Israeli officials: 'We are approaching boiling point, on maximum alert'

Shirit Avitan Cohen

Police step up search for missing 4-year-old Yuval Kogan

by Hodaya Busheri

July 23, 2026

World Cup 2026

Dramatic suspicions of match-fixing at 2026 World Cup

by ILH Sports Desk

July 23, 2026

United States

Trump: Saudi nuclear deal contingent on joining Abraham Accords

by ILH Staff

July 23, 2026

B-1 bombers return to Iran, signaling shift to heavier US strikes

Iran & The Gulf

B-1 bombers return to Iran, signaling shift to heavier US strikes

by Dean Brandstetter

July 23, 2026

Israeli ally fumes: 'Reconsider recognition of Armenian genocide'

Shalev Man

Guest Column

Jerusalem and Baku owe each other loyalty, not sovereignty

by Shay Gal

July 23, 2026

IDF on highest alert as escalation with Iran looms

IDF Spokesperson's Unit

Israel

IDF on highest alert as escalation with Iran looms

by Lilach Shoval

July 22, 2026

New Oct. 7 kinnah added to Tisha B'Av liturgy

Oren Ben Hakoon

Jewish World

Tisha B'Av 2026: Start and end times across Israel

by Assaf Golan

July 22, 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 23, 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 23, 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

Magazine

Will the Trump-Netanyahu meeting end in humiliation?

Israel may awkwardly and strangely get its preferred scenario in Iran. And what serious problem was forgotten amid the storm over Basic Law: Torah Study?

July 9, 2026

Explainer

How Erdogan is turning Turkey into a regional superpower

The NATO leaders' summit in Ankara will give Recep Tayyip Erdogan a platform to showcase his security and diplomatic achievements, as well as his ambition to position Turkey as a regional and international power. From the defense industry to influence from Africa to the Caucasus: These are the Turkish president's goals.

July 8, 2026

Hamas signals openness to Gaza disarmament

Analysis

Hamas is marketing the Hezbollah model, and not for the first time

The terrorist organization is not truly prepared to give up power as long as it refuses to disarm. The proposed framework seeks to place responsibility for dealing with the chaos in Gaza on a technocratic committee, while Hamas frees itself to continue rebuilding its military capabilities. Despite many eliminations, a group of senior Hamas officials in Gaza has survived so far, and does not intend to relinquish its light weapons or tunnels.

July 7, 2026