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Marco Rubio's remarkable rise: How Trump's former rival became his foreign policy powerhouse

January 23, 2026

The Secretary of State began his tenure with virtually no authority as Witkoff assumed control over Gaza and Ukraine. Since 'Signal-gate,' his power has grown, transforming him into America's most influential foreign policy figure. Born to Cuban refugees who fled communism, he became a rising star before Trump crushed him in 2016. Instead of disappearing, he learned to speak MAGA.

Magazine

Erdogan emerges as Israel's next strategic threat

Amit Segal

Magazine

The biggest experiment in history is about to begin, it must not fail

Ariel Kahana

Travel

Historic chaos expected across North America as airlines brace for disruption

Liat Mofaz Milchen

Trump Plan

Rafah Crossing opening to take place under Israeli terms

Danny Zaken

Trump launches Board of Peace, vows new Gaza era

Reuters/Denis Balibouse

Trump launches Board of Peace, vows new Gaza era

Erez Linn

IRGC commander: 'Our finger is on the trigger, more ready than ever'

Shachar Kleiman

IDF Spokesperson's Unit

Court unveils details on jaw-dropping 'imposter officer' spy case

Hodaya Busheri and Elinor Shirkani Kofman

Feature

Marco Rubio's remarkable rise: How Trump's former rival became his foreign policy powerhouse

January 23, 2026

Magazine

Erdogan emerges as Israel's next strategic threat

Whether it falls or not, the Iranian threat as Israel knews it is no more, but that certainly does not mean we can beat our swords into plowshares. There is growing assessment that Erdogan will seek to take Khamenei’s place and build a Muslim Brotherhood proxy army around Israel.

January 22, 2026

Magazine

The biggest experiment in history is about to begin, it must not fail

At the headquarters in Kiryat Gat, representatives from dozens of countries sit side by side, from Israel and the US, from Europe and even Egypt, working together to shape a new future for the Gaza Strip. The hope for success is as great as the fear of failure.

January 23, 2026

Explainer

Trump gets Greenland win: What does it mean?

Framework modeled on Britain's Cyprus arrangement would establish American territorial zones for defense operations. The agreement authorizes the United States to pursue military exercises, intelligence gathering, personnel training, and resource extraction – particularly rare earth minerals – across these territories minus bureaucratic impediments or licensing requirements from Copenhagen authorities.

January 22, 2026

Analysis

Inside the US military's massive buildup ahead of possible Iran strike

The US military is reinforcing its forces in the Middle East in an effort to provide President Donald Trump with “decisive" options against Iran. The aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln is moving closer, fighter jets have arrived in Jordan, air defense systems are on the way, and aerial refueling and transport aircraft have also been tracked heading east.

January 21, 2026

Analysis

Saudi Arabia's delicate dance: Why bin Salman keeps Israel at arm's length

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman balances between anti-Israel factions at home and strategic benefits of normalization, emerging as regional powerbroker across Syria, Yemen, Lebanon and beyond.

January 20, 2026

Desperate ayatollahs might drink from the poisoned chalice

Analysis

Iran's uprising has been crushed. What comes next?

A million demonstrators, thousands killed, tens of thousands arrested and a complete cutoff from the outside world: the largest protest in the history of the Islamic Republic has been crushed with brute force. What was missing for it to succeed? Was this a missed historic opportunity? And is there any reason for optimism?

January 19, 2026

Explainer

How Trump stopped the strike on Iran at the last minute

US military preparations, warnings to allies and tense deliberations at the White House marked a dramatic 24 hours. Administration officials presented conflicting arguments about the way forward, but caution and concern over regional repercussions ultimately tipped the balance.

January 18, 2026

PA eyes postwar rule of Gaza under Trump plan

Explainer

Why the US plan to reshape Gaza leaves Israel uneasy

The Americans are pushing to move quickly toward transferring civilian control of the Gaza Strip out of the hands of Hamas. Israel could find itself facing a policing force it opposes, and more critically, Turkish and Qatari involvement in one of Gaza’s governing bodies. The reservations voiced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office are largely symbolic. Israel is expected to fall in line with the transition to Phase 2.

January 17, 2026