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Secrets of the SSQ gang: 'I did things I would rather forget'

May 14, 2026

James (not his real name) was a member of a gang that has been terrorizing Tel Aviv. Today, he is the first released prisoner without Israeli citizenship to undergo rehabilitation. Now he talks about his life of crime ("I stole from a different store every day") and tries to persuade the IDF chief of staff: Let me enlist.

IDF reveals Iran's plan for Passover never fully materialized

Explainer

These are Iran's tentacle arms across the Gulf

Shachar Kleiman

Sirens and explosions in the UAE following missile launches from Iran

Iran & The Gulf

Iran: UAE 'joined the attack against us'

Dudi Kogan

Lebanon War

Hezbollah drone hits Rosh Hanikra, wounding 2 seriously

Michel Makhoul, Lilach Shoval and Shachar Kleiman

Israel must lock in US backing for wartime territorial gains before window closes

by Prof. Zaki Shalom

May 14, 2026

Armed assailants attempt to seize vessel in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran & The Gulf

Report: Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz

by Neta Bar

May 14, 2026

Why does everyone want to be Syria's ally?

Explainer

Why the UAE denied reports of Netanyahu's visit

by Shachar Kleiman

May 14, 2026

Why Saudi F-35 deal matters for Israel, US and Middle East

Defense & Security

Israel to extend F-35 range with fuel tank upgrade

by Lilach Shoval

May 14, 2026

United States

Trump administration: Iran 'frighteningly close' to nuclear weapon

by Neta Bar

May 14, 2026

Israel

Mysterious cave discovered in Jerusalem

by Lidor Sultan

May 14, 2026

Most US Jews feel close to Israel but shy away from the Zionist label

Guest Column

Two things called Zionism

by Josh Warhit

May 14, 2026

Magazine

Secrets of the SSQ gang: 'I did things I would rather forget'

May 14, 2026

Explainer

These are Iran's tentacle arms across the Gulf

The Islamic Republic recruits Shiite Muslims who identify with its revolutionary ideology and attacks nations across the Gulf in every possible way: by setting up terrorist cells, infiltrating by sea, spying and attempting to assassinate leaders. Israel Hayom maps the damage caused by Iran to its neighbors.

May 14, 2026

Explainer

Why the UAE denied reports of Netanyahu's visit

Security sensitivities, aversion to leaks and regional balancing acts: How a report on the prime minister’s visit during Operation Roaring Lion became a point of friction with one of Israel’s key allies in the Middle East.

May 14, 2026

Analysis

Trump-Xi summit puts Iran, Taiwan and tech rivalry to the test

Accompanied by a large delegation of top US business leaders, President Donald Trump arrived in China for a historic visit. On the agenda are all the explosive issues between the two giants. The key question: Will this visit pave the way to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war with Iran?

May 14, 2026

Explainer

Time is working against Hamas

Internal power struggles, mounting pressure from Gaza’s public and frustration over conditions in the Strip are shaking the terrorist organization’s “rule” as Israel expands its control on the ground. Meanwhile, Hamas is still struggling to decide who will lead it after the elimination of its senior figures.

May 13, 2026

Analysis

Should Israel be worried about Pakistan's new Middle East power play?

In recent years, Israel has grown accustomed to mediators such as Qatar, Oman, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. So how did Pakistan suddenly find itself at center stage, influencing the war in Iran? And who is really pulling the strings in the giant Muslim state?

May 9, 2026

Feature

'I'm not sure this is the best place to bring up Jewish children'

Journalist Jonathan Sacerdoti came on a British television program to talk about Jews being stabbed. He left having spent most of the segment defending Israel from accusations of genocide. In an interview with Israel Hayom, he says British Jews have stopped asking whether to leave – and started planning how.

May 9, 2026

Magazine

This is when Iranians will take to the streets to topple the regime

Had Trump allowed Israel one final operation in Iran, the IDF would have chosen to destroy the uranium. The Mossad, by contrast, would have chosen an all-out effort to stir Iranians into action and topple the regime. The question is whether the Israeli intelligence agency’s plan, which included an attempt to mobilize the Kurds, is realistic, or a fantasy with zero chance of success.

May 9, 2026

Analysis

Putin fears the end is near

The Victory Day parade scheduled for this weekend has been scaled back over fears of a drone attack. Oil depots are burning at an unprecedented rate. Problems are piling up on the front, while on the home front, citizens are no longer afraid to criticize him openly. The skies are darkening over the Russian president, who appears to be losing his grip while also stepping up his security.

May 5, 2026

Magazine

A beginner's guide to a Mideast ceasefire

From Operation Pillar of Defense to Operation Roaring Lion, the pattern is always the same: ceasefires with terrorist organizations are temporary by design – and the terrorists know it.

May 5, 2026