The untold story of the Iran war: How Israel did the unthinkable
In early January, after meetings at the Prime Minister's Office's 8th floor and at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, it was clear: Israel had crossed the Rubicon; there was no way back. Meticulous planning, and a masterful deception campaign aided by the US, fooled Iran into thinking it was safe.
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The untold story of the Iran war: How Israel did the unthinkable
In early January, after meetings at the Prime Minister's Office's 8th floor and at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, it was clear: Israel had crossed the Rubicon; there was no way back. Meticulous planning, and a masterful deception campaign aided by the US, fooled Iran into thinking it was safe.
Why are Iranians supporting Israel?
As international protests condemn Israel's recent operation, a surprising counter-narrative has emerged: Iranian citizens expressing support for the military action that targeted their own government's installations and top officials.
What are Iran's most sensitive targets?
Five days into Operation Rising Lion, and the question remains which specific targets Israel has prioritized, and what their destruction would mean for the broader conflict.
'An hour's drive from al-Sharaa's palace': A visit to Syria's danger zone
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How do Israelis keep going?
As Israel marks the 600th day of the Gaza War, Israelis are finding ways to navigate a reality Hollywood's best writers couldn't have imagined.
How excited Israelis are for Eurovision 2025?
Ahead of the grand final, we asked Israelis about the country's chances to win, their messages for Yuval Raphael, and were surprised to encounter a "blast from the past" dating all the way back to Israel's first winning representative in the 1978 Eurovision.
What do Israelis think about a ceasefire with Lebanon?
While the Israeli cabinet convenes to discuss a possible ceasefire with Lebanon, we went to the streets to check if Israelis are in favor or against one.
The untold story of the Iran war: How Israel did the unthinkable
In early January, after meetings at the Prime Minister's Office's 8th floor and at the Kirya in Tel Aviv, it was clear: Israel had crossed the Rubicon; there was no way back. Meticulous planning, and a masterful deception campaign aided by the US, fooled Iran into thinking it was safe.
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