Opinion The War Is Over, but Syria's Economic Misery Is Growing Worse

Amazingly, now of all times the currency is plummeting and inflation is rising and the regime has no solutions except to jail speculators

Russian-led Strikes on Rebel-held Northwest Syria Kill 40, Rescuers Say

A ceasefire brokered between Turkey and Russia collapsed nearly 10 days ago when Moscow resumed heavy strikes on civilian areas

Saudi Arabia Involved in Hacking Amazon Boss Bezos' Phone, UN Set to Declare

The Guardian investigation, which Riyadh denies, could worsen relations between the kingdom and the owner of Washington Post, where slain journalist Khashoggi was a columnist

Analysis Gantz Promised Annexation to Win Right-wing Votes, but the Only Winner Is Netanyahu

Kahol Lavan leader wants annexation of the Jordan Valley 'by agreement,' but Trump may be the only world leader who would ever agree

Lebanon Forms New Government With Backing of Hezbollah and Allies

The cabinet is made up of 20 specialist ministers backed by parties and is led by Prime Minister Hassan Diab

Palestinians Paint Murals in Jerusalem, Looking Israeli Occupation in the Eye

A total of 150 colorful murals are planned for Silwan, and when completed, will drastically alter the neighborhood’s appearance: 'The staring eyes say to people we see them and they should see us too'

Three Palestinians Shot Dead by Israeli Forces After Crossing From Gaza

Suspects launched an explosive device at a military force several hundred meters inside Israeli territory, army says

Palestinian Prime Minister to Haaretz: 'The Fact That We Even Survive Is a Miracle'

Palestinians must 'disengage from our colonial dependence on Israel,' strengthen their economy and assert their political will, Mohammad Shtayyeh says in an interview. He explains the four wars Israel is waging against the Palestinians, and why the alphabet soup cooked up in the Oslo Accords needs to be scrapped

Palestinian Cleared of Assault After Video Shows Israeli Soldier Lied

Activist from Bil’in was charged with shoving soldier during 2015 protest ■ 'Today, I was cleared, but tomorrow they’ll find something new,' Mohammed Khatib says

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?

Israeli Judge Slams Shin Bet for Using Sleep Deprivation Against Jewish Terror Suspects

After suspects interrogated all night with only brief breaks, district court judge says 'abusive manner of interrogation' is unacceptable

How the Open Skies Reform Taught Israelis to Love Flying

In a decade of booming tourism, EU aviation pact was the pivotal event in cutting airfares, boosting competition

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

Sissi's 'Jewish Mom': Rare Egypt Protests Chip at Leader's Iron Hold on Power

It seems unlikely Egypt will witness demonstrations like those of January 2011 anytime soon. But conditions are becoming more and more like at the end of Mubarak's reign

Saudi Arabia Recognizes Its Weakness and Is Ready to Talk to the Iranian Foe

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has suffered a raft of regional failures, may have to cut his losses by negotiating with the great Shi’ite enemy

Despite U.S. Pressure, Chinese Firm Closing in on Highly Sensitive Israeli Location

The Chinese Hutchison company made it to the last stage of the tender on building a desalination facility in a security-sensitive site in Israel

Libya Is Now a Battleground Between Turkey and the UAE

It's hard to talk about Libya as a failed state, as that would imply that the country's warring governments, leaders, legislatures and militias are a cohesive state at all

What Brings a Dubai Business Jet to Israel Three Times a Week?

Israel and the UAE continue to normalize relations, while tensions between Jerusalem and Arab neighbors are rising

Israel Almost Dragged Into War With Hezbollah Due to Operational Failure

Israel celebrates success in tricking Hezbollah, but had the army ambulance taken a direct, lethal hit by a Hezbollah missile on the Lebanon border, there would have been five military funerals

Iran, Yemen and Two More Bleeding Fronts Awaiting Trump's Next Tweet

Washington has become the most threatening front for Israel amid reports the United States is prepared to negotiate with Iran

Unhappy With Iraq Strikes, U.S. Outs Israel

Israeli strikes on Iran targets will undermine relations with Baghdad, Washington fears ■ What Netanyahu's silence on Trump's 'disloyal Jews' means for the fight against Tehran

How This Mysterious Israeli Businessman Sold Spy Planes to UAE

Israel Hired Black Cube, Allowing Spy Firm to Operate Out of Military Intel Base

Defense Ministry admits to hiring spy firm between 2012 and 2014 ■ Around the time, it offered other customers that it spy on former ministers and government officials