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Iran & The Gulf

Iranian drill simulates US invasion near Tehran

May 13, 2026

The Revolutionary Guards practiced shooting down American helicopters with RPGs and exploding drones – but their only real experience with US ground combat ended in an embarrassing failure.

Macron's viral slap was over texts with Iranian actress, book claims

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Europe

Macron's viral slap was over texts with Iranian actress, book claims

Neta Bar

Turkish rescue team poised to begin Gaza operations

Marko Djurica/Reuters

Commentary

Israel's exit from the Turkish system

Shay Gal

Shots fired at Philippine Senate as police move to arrest ICC-wanted lawmaker

Reuters

World News

Shots fired at Philippine Senate as police move to arrest ICC-wanted lawmaker

Dudi Kogan

Time is working against Hamas

by Shachar Kleiman

May 13, 2026

Report: Halting fighting in Lebanon among Iran's terms for US talks

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US-Iran Talks

Report: Halting fighting in Lebanon among Iran's terms for US talks

by Shachar Kleiman

May 13, 2026

United States

Will the far left take over the Democratic Party?

by Neta Bar

May 13, 2026

Report: China transferred air defense systems to Iran after ceasefire

Arab Networks

Iran & The Gulf

Report: Iran retains access to most underground 'missile cities'

by ILH Staff

May 13, 2026

Music

Noam Bettan sends Israel to Eurovision final with powerful 'Michelle' performance

by ILH Culture Desk

May 13, 2026

Lebanon War

'Offence is the only solution, we are ready'

by Lilach Shoval

May 12, 2026

Britain joins multinational force to secure Hormuz

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Middle East

Britain joins multinational force to secure Hormuz

by Neta Bar

May 12, 2026

Explainer

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

Analysis

China's Iran play has one real prize: Taiwan

For China, the Middle East is merely background noise on the way to its main goal: Taiwan. In less than two weeks, Trump and Xi are set to meet in Beijing. What will China demand in exchange for help on Iran?

May 4, 2026

Report: Trump likely to reject Iranian proposal

Explainer

Trump announced 'Project Freedom', but details tell a different story

According to The Wall Street Journal, the plan does not involve US Navy military escorts for merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could expose them to the threat of Iranian missiles, drones and mines. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has recently deployed additional naval mines in the strait, endangering commercial traffic there.

May 4, 2026

Turkey's nuclear path is a risk Israel cannot ignore

Analysis

Turkey's bid for a seat at the table could help Hezbollah rebuild

Erdogan is trying to establish himself as a mediator in a series of conflicts, including between Iran and the US, Pakistan and Afghanistan, as a means of projecting power. Now, he is now trying to replicate his success in the Gaza Strip in Lebanon. Ankara’s assistance to the Iranian regime is reflected not only in diplomatic initiatives, but also in economic aid through financial institutions.

May 3, 2026

Analysis

Who really dragged whom into the war with Iran?

Did Netanyahu persuade Trump to attack Iran? “That narrative rests on a mistaken assumption.” Did the Mossad assess that the regime could be toppled? In fact, it was the US war secretary who believed that more than anyone. Diplomatic and security sources tell Israel Hayom, in an exclusive investigation, what really happened in these decisive meetings.

May 2, 2026

Magazine

The surprise candidate for prime minister worth betting on Polymarket

After years of maneuvering and bombings, politics in its purest form is back in Israel: from the Bennett-Lapid alliance waiting for Eisenkot, to Liberman declaring that he will be prime minister, to Bennett’s former partner, who is polling at a seat and a half and remains politically homeless for now. And does Herzog sometimes, just sometimes, think it would not have been so terrible had Miriam Peretz won the presidential election?

May 2, 2026