As Coronavirus Strikes, Iran Forced to Rethink Its Proxy Wars
Strategically, the coronavirus provides Israel with some good news ■ Where Netanyahu demonstrates leadership, Trump exemplifies ignorance
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Israeli Security Officials Dread Having to Handle a Gaza Coronavirus Outbreak
COVID-19 erupting in the Hamas-controlled, Israeli-blockaded enclave is seen by the defense establishment as a 'God-help-us' scenario
Coronavirus in Israel: Lufthansa Freezes Flights to Tel Aviv
German carrier and its Swiss and Austrian subsidiaries cancel flights for three weeks from Sunday over coronavirus
Boeing Eyes Developing Israeli Tech for Light Aircraft
Company clinches agreement with Israel-based Tactical Robots to explore development of technology with potential uses for piloted and autonomous aircraft
Syria Conflict Is Shifting From a Proxy War to a Clash of Superpowers
A series of strikes has sparked recriminations between Turkey and Russia, and the threats that come with them will have to be defused to avoid direct violent conflict
Mossad Chief Visited Doha, Urged Qatar to Continue Hamas Financial Aid
Israeli visit disclosed by Avigdor Lieberman, who says Mossad chief and Israeli military commander were sent on the mission by Netanyahu
Coronavirus in the Middle East: It's Not All Bad News
The coronavirus crisis has one positive aspect: A calming effect on the region's battlefronts. But there is one exception – the humanitarian disaster around Idlib
The Secret History of Israel’s Explosive Relations With Sudan
Netanyahu wants Sudan to join the 'friends of Israel' club of Sunni Arab states. The Mossad, with Saudi help, has tried that before
Flooded Fighter Jets Were Bad for Israeli Air Force, the Cover-up Was Worse
While the base commander took responsibility for last month's incident which caused $9 million in damage, it seems the buck conveniently stops there
Russia Says Its 'Military Specialists' Killed in Syrian Idlib Attacks
The UN says 520,000 people have been displaced since early December by fighting in Syria's Idlib and the numbers could increase
Senior Defense Officials Warn Annexation Would Endanger Israel's Peace With Jordan
Jordan's King Abdullah is facing internal pressure, top officials say in assessment conveyed to political leaders, sounding the alarm about ramifications of any unilateral moves for relations with Amman and the situation in the West Bank
Land Swap in South, Population Swap in North: Israel and Palestine According to Trump
The Trump plan will swap land in the Negev for areas in the West Bank and build 12 bridges and tunnels to connect enclaves ■ digitized version of map shows how annexing certain parts of West Bank carves up Palestinian territory
Why Israel’s New Laser Interceptor Could Be a Game Changer
The clues lie in the Defense Ministry’s uncharacteristic optimism
Can America Win an Unconventional War Against Iran?
America has the big guns: but Iran is a master of unconventional warfare. Could Tehran repeat the many successes of its asymmetric, proxy-based warfare if conflict with the U.S. escalates?
Iraq Is a Costly Burden for Trump, but Troops Withdrawal Would Be Worse
Removing U.S. forces would constitute a direct threat to Gulf allies, compelling them to seek another sponsor – such as Russia
Iran Shot Down Ukrainian Plane by Mistake, Pentagon Says
U.S. officials say Iranian missile fired at the plane ■ Trudeau claims Canada has evidence ■ Iran invites Boeing, U.S. to join probe ■ Trump increases sanctions against Tehran
Aluf Benn Trump Exploited Soleimani's Mistake, and Netanyahu Gains the Most
Like his predecessors over the last half-century, from Nixon to Obama, Trump discovered that the Middle East imposes itself on American foreign policy even when it is no longer dependent on oil from the region
Head of Iran’s Quds Force in Yemen Behind Saudi Oil Attack ‘Identified’
Western intelligence sources cited by the French newsletter Intelligence Online say Gen. Reza Shahi has 400 fighters behind him. He’s just one card in the hands of the Tehran regime, as a CIA veteran tells Haaretz
Trump, Israel and the Middle East: Mayhem, Betrayal and 'America First'
Allies, officials and now the Congress have sounded the alarm about the U.S. president's foreign policy. From Syria to Iran, Haaretz takes a deep dive into the impact of three years of Trumpism in the Mideast. Click on 'hotspots' and 'administration' for the complete breakdown
Inside the Unlikely, Unofficial Ties Between Israel and the Kurds
Israel has been a strategic supporter of the Kurds for many decades, even speaking out on the ethnic group’s behalf after the recent Turkish incursion into Syria. Now, though, some Kurds are saying actions speak louder than words
Why Would Israel Reportedly Have Missiles That Reach Beyond Iran
Last week, Israel tested what foreign reports said was a nuclear-capable Jericho missile amid reports that Iran has deployed its own missiles in Iraq, 400 kilometers from Israel
Hezbollah Commandos Are Back on Israel's Border, and They're Armed With the Element of Surprise
Israel believes Nasrallah is deterred since the 2006 war, but thinks Hezbollah and Iran are seeking to challenge it with a limited conflict
Trump Warms to Syria Kurds Again, Alarming Russia and Turkey
Washington will step up its forces and expand the war on ISIS with the Kurds, who hope to win a seat at the negotiating table. Meanwhile, Russia’s efforts at ending the conflict have failed and Iran is watching closely
U.S. Worried Israel Will Strike Iran. Israel Is Worried About Something Else
With Netanyahu's legal woes and a new defense minister looking to score political points, Israel's security establishment has one responsible adult
Russia Outs Israel and Jordan in Syria-Iraq Border Strike
'The intensity of Israel's missile and bomb attacks increased sharply,' Foreign Ministry says in a statement accusing Israel of violating Jordanian airspace
Israel Strike Against Iran Sends a Message: We Are No Saudi Arabia
But a wrong turn by Israel could lead to a significant escalation with Iran
Has Netanyahu’s Iran Strategy Blown Up in His Face?
Prime minister’s policy has hit two major obstacles: Tehran’s obduracy in Syria, no matter what the cost; and the fickleness of U.S. President Donald Trump
As Oil War Rages in Syria, Trump and Putin Battle About to Boil Over
The U.S. president's decision to leave forces to guard Syria's oil fields has angered Russia, which sees them as war booty it deserves
Trump's Total Capitulation to Turkey's Erdogan
The Trump-Erdogan love-in at the White House was deeply unedifying – and disturbing. The U.S. president has become the authoritarian Erdogan’s sock puppet, begging the question: Why?
Iran's Confidence Is Rising. So Where's Its 'Revenge' Against Israel?
The answer may lie in the streets of the Middle East
Israel Reveals Its First-ever 'Air Force One.' Test Run Begins With a Hitch
Five years after Israeli Air Force One was ordered, at a cost of $164 million, the controversial project is about to begin its test flights
Iran-Israel Flare-up Inches Closer Just as U.S. Turns Back on Mideast
A military front may not be limited to Israel's north
U.S. Out, Russia In: Can Israel Stand Up to the New Sheriff in Town?
Russia’s growing presence in the Middle East includes economic interests like energy and arms. Israel should tread carefully as the new era evolves
Trump’s Impeachment Meltdown Accelerates Collapse of Netanyahu’s Iran Strategy
Israelis were astounded this week by the PM’s warning of imminent war with Iran – and by the realization that their hero U.S. president won’t have their backs
