Middle East
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Middle East, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Zarko Lazetic Takes Over at Saudi Side Al Taawoun on Lucrative Deal
Zarko Lazetic has signed with Saudi club Al Taawoun five months after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv. Serbian reports say he received a salary of more than $2 million a season, full con…
Report: Iran Eyes Billions in Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is exploring a plan to monetize the Strait of Hormuz after wartime disruption to shipping. The proposal could bring roughly $40 billion a year and give Tehran new control ove…
Oil Prices Fall to Prewar Lows as Hormuz Traffic Resumes
Oil prices dropped to prewar levels after tanker traffic resumed through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent fell to $73.49 and WTI to $70.10, the lowest since February 27, as markets exp…
Hamas Signals Openness to Disarmament, but Only on Its Own Terms
Peace Board officials say Hamas has for the first time signaled willingness in principle to disarm, but only under conditions. The proposed framework, led by Nikolai Mladenov, dem…
FBI Warns Drone Attacks Could Soon Reach the United States
FBI Deputy Director Chris Wray warned that drone attacks seen in Ukraine and the Middle East are likely to reach the United States. He said cheap, accessible drones and new 5G and…
Katz Says Israel Aims to Develop Offensive Strike Capability From Space
Defense Minister Israel Katz told a security conference in Jerusalem that Israel will expand its defense budget by 350 billion shekels over the next decade. He said the strategic…
US Official Says Israel Pulled Back From Parts of South Lebanon, Lebanese Army to Move In
A senior U.S. official said Israel has pulled back from part of southern Lebanon, and the Lebanese army will replace it there. The IDF denied the Reuters report, while the move co…
British Medical Association votes to drop IHRA antisemitism definition from NHS use
The British Medical Association voted to remove the IHRA antisemitism definition from mandatory use across the UK NHS. The decision, taken at the BMA’s annual meeting on Tuesday…
Professor: Iran Faces a Serious Turkish Rival in Lebanon
Prof. Uzi Rabi told 103FM that the West is being outmaneuvered by Iran and warned that the emerging deal and oversight structure favor Tehran. He said Erdogan likely did not plan…
Senate Reverses Course and Blocks Limits on Trump’s War Powers Over Iran
The U.S. Senate reversed a day-old vote and blocked limits on President Donald Trump’s war powers over Iran, 50-47. Two Republicans, Bill Cassidy and Rand Paul, switched positions…
Iran Uses the Strait of Hormuz as Leverage in Talks With the U.S.
Roi Kahanovich said Iran is using control of the Strait of Hormuz as its main leverage against the United States. He argued that Tehran’s growing confidence is reshaping the confl…
Expert Says Trump’s Hormuz Victory Claim Actually Hands Iran Leverage
Iran expert Roni Kahanovitz said Trump’s effort to present the Strait of Hormuz as a success actually strengthens Iran’s leverage. He warned that Tehran could use the strait, regi…
Defense Minister Says Israel Will Keep Security Zones in Lebanon and Syria
Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Israel will not withdraw from its security zones in Lebanon and Syria, even if the United States demands it. He said the ar…
Trump's approval sinks as Americans doubt Iran ceasefire deal
A Reuters-Ipsos poll found Donald Trump’s approval at 34%, his lowest in his second term. Americans were broadly skeptical of the June 17 Iran ceasefire and of whether the war was…
Rubio Skips Israel on Gulf Trip to Calm Iran Deal Critics
Marco Rubio began a three-day Middle East trip focused on calming Gulf allies upset by a new interim deal with Iran. He skipped Israel entirely, even as Jerusalem protested conces…
Trump blasts Senate over vote restricting U.S. military action against Iran
Donald Trump condemned a Senate resolution limiting U.S. military action against Iran, calling it aid to the enemy. The Senate passed the measure 50 to 48 after earlier House appr…
Costa Rica special forces seize suspected Hamas operative in rapid raid
Costa Rican security forces arrested a Hamas-linked suspect, Abuawad, in a raid in Desamparados de Alajuela after intelligence tied him to weapons trafficking. He is now in custod…
Netanyahu to Hold Urgent Discussion as Israel Fears Syrian Move in Lebanon
Netanyahu will hold an urgent Wednesday discussion on Syria and Lebanon after Israeli concerns intensified over Trump’s remarks about Hezbollah and the Syrian regime. Israel fears…
Leak Claims Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Thinks It Has the Upper Hand in U.S. Talks
Channel 14 reported leaked private remarks from senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials after the first round of U.S.-Iran talks ended Tuesday. The quotes say Tehran believes…
Rubio Says Lebanon Is Outside Any U.S.-Iran Deal and Its Future Is for Lebanese to Decide
Marco Rubio said Lebanon is outside any U.S.-Iran understanding and that Lebanese citizens, not foreign powers, will decide its future. He made the comments in Abu Dhabi, as he al…
CENTCOM Says Two U.S. Aircraft Carriers Remain Active in the Middle East
CENTCOM said Tuesday that U.S. forces remain alert and present in the Middle East. It said two American aircraft carriers are still operating in the region, including the George H…
UAE in Early Talks to Buy Advanced Indian Weapons, Including BrahMos Missile
India and the United Arab Emirates are in early talks over a possible arms deal involving BrahMos missiles and Akash air defenses. Abu Dhabi is seeking to bolster security around…
Netanyahu Pushes Plan for Israel's Strategic Self-Reliance
Benjamin Netanyahu is promoting a 10-year, 350 billion shekel plan to make Israel militarily and strategically self-reliant. The article says the plan would reduce dependence on U…
U.S. Fighter Pilot Describes Unusual Drone Formation Over Iran
An American pilot shot down in fighting with Iran told U.S. intelligence he saw a strange, synchronized drone formation that looked like a jellyfish. Intelligence officials are de…
First U.S. Step Toward a Middle East Drawdown as Iran Talks Continue
The 157th Air Refueling Wing of the New Hampshire Air National Guard has returned to the U.S. after months in the Middle East. Its withdrawal may indicate a limited American drawd…
Council of Europe Panel Debates Ousting Israel Amid Bitter Accusations
Merav Ben Ari and Boaz Bismuth joined a Council of Europe debate on a proposal to expel Israel. The initiative, backed by about 20 parliamentarians, cites Gaza, human rights and I…
IDF Spokesman Says Israel Must Keep Taking the Initiative
IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin told the JNS conference that Israel must act proactively to remove threats and cannot return to prewar realities. He also highlighted regiona…
Dollar Nears 3 Shekels as Tel Aviv Shares Fall Again
The U.S. dollar rose to around 3 shekels for the first time since early April. At the same time, Tel Aviv’s main stock indices opened lower by more than 1%. The article links the…
Split Among Arab Parties Blocks Joint Election List
Dr. Adnan Naim says divisions between Ra'am and the other Arab parties are still preventing a joint election list. He said the dispute centers on Mansour Abbas's willingness to jo…
Foreign Ministry Rejects Report of Israeli Troop Deployment in Somaliland
Israel's Foreign Ministry denied a report that it had deployed about 50 soldiers to Somaliland. The report said the troops were sent after Israel recognized Somaliland, and region…
Eilat mayor says city needs more than security after Shin Bet warning
Eilat officials responded after a Haaretz report quoted Shin Bet chief David Zini as warning that “the next October 7 will be in Eilat.” The Shin Bet said there is no concrete thr…
Wars Drive Record Funding Into Defense Tech Startups
Defense-tech startups have raised $12.3 billion so far this year as wars in Ukraine and Iran drive demand. Major companies including Anduril, Kraken Technology, Helsing and Stark…
Herzog Calls Trump a Loyal Friend and Pledges Dialogue on Iran and Lebanon
At a JNS conference in Jerusalem, President Isaac Herzog praised Donald Trump as a loyal friend and key ally of Israel. Herzog also backed US pressure on Iran, called for respectf…
Johnny Greenwood Says Cultural Boycotts of Israel Amount to Censorship
Johnny Greenwood has condemned cultural boycotts of Israel after his planned 2025 shows with Dudu Tassa in Bristol and London were canceled under activist pressure. He called the…
How June 24, 2012 Changed Regional Thinking
The article says Mohammed Morsi’s June 24, 2012 election victory in Egypt showed how quickly the Middle East can change. It argues that Israel and the West must not rely on hopes…
Iranian Delegation Reportedly Walks Out of Swiss Talks After Trump Threats
Direct U.S.-Iran talks opened in Switzerland with Qatari and Pakistani mediation, but Iranian media said the delegation left after Donald Trump issued threats. The sides disagreed…
Trump Has Not Abandoned Israel, But the Alliance Looks More Conditional
A Hebrew opinion article says J.D. Vance’s comments on U.S. military aid show that the U.S.-Israel alliance is becoming more transactional and conditional. It argues that Trump ha…
JNS conference opens in Jerusalem as U.S. envoy warns Iran talks must deliver
The JNS International Policy Conference opened Sunday in Jerusalem with top Israeli and international figures focusing on Iran, regional security and Israel-US relations. US Ambas…
Tehran Mocks Trump as He Threatens Another Strike on Iran
Iranian officials mocked Donald Trump after he threatened to strike Iran again unless it halts its proxies in Lebanon. The confrontation also centered on the Strait of Hormuz, whi…
Reserve Brig. Gen. Arad says Iran's nuclear program was hit, but the threat remains
Reserve Brig. Gen. Erez Wiener told Radio 103FM that Iran's nuclear project was destroyed, but the threat will persist for years. He said Israel has shattered the fear of striking…
Vance tells Iran talks in Switzerland that key disputes have already been solved
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met Iranian representatives in Switzerland with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, alongside delegates from Qatar and Pakistan. He claimed major diplo…
Can Israel Become a Regional Energy Power?
At Energy Summit 2026 in Herzliya Pituach, Israeli and international energy leaders discussed Israel’s growing strategic dependence on secure electricity, gas and water supplies…
Trump Threatens Iran Over Hormuz Strait and Enrichment Talks
Donald Trump threatened Iran during a Fox News interview as nuclear talks continued in Switzerland. He warned Tehran not to close the Strait of Hormuz and said the United States m…
U.S. and Iran Begin Swiss Talks Aimed at Ending the War
The United States and Iran began talks in Switzerland on Sunday, with Vice President JD Vance leading the U.S. delegation and top Iranian officials present. The discussions go bey…
J.D. Vance and Iran's Foreign Minister Seen in Same Room in Switzerland
J.D. Vance and Abbas Araghchi were seen together in the same room at a Swiss resort during U.S.-Iran talks. Vance said, “We see a future in the Middle East.”
Iranian hardliner calls for Bahrain to return to Iranian rule after U.S. deal
Two days after the U.S.-Iran agreement, Kayhan editor Hussein Shariatmadari called for Bahrain to return to Iranian rule. He said Bahrain “belongs to Iran” and that its separation…
Iranian lawmaker cut off after airing alleged secret Khamenei letters on live TV
Iranian lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian was cut off live on state TV after reading alleged secret letters from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. He claimed the documents exposed Tehran’s…
Channel 14 Host Slams Ben Gvir Over Incendiary Lebanon Post
Erel Segal sharply rebuked Itamar Ben Gvir on Radio 103FM for an incendiary post about Lebanon. Ben Gvir’s X message, which called for Lebanon to burn, drew backlash, was flagged…