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

Commentary

There is only one possible outcome in Geneva

February 26, 2026

Poker player Donald Trump is right to conceal his future moves. What is certain is that he has massed a military force around Iran capable of stunning the regime within hours. It is, quite simply, no contest.

Middle East

Hezbollah signals neutrality in Iran conflict

Shachar Kleiman

Iran War

Report: US prefers Israel to strike Iran first

Or Shaked

Middle East

USS Gerald R Ford expected to reach Israel within 24 hours

Neta Bar

Gaza War

Senior Shin Bet official accused of smuggling goods into Gaza

Elinor Shirkani Kofman

Iran shows no flexibility ahead of Geneva talks with US

Danny Zaken

As Iran weakens, attention turns to possible revolt from within

Report: Khamenei hiding in secret Tehran bunker

Shachar Kleiman

Oren Ben Hakoon

Huckabee: US-Israel partnership more necessary than ever

Adi Nirman

Feature

The existential threat beyond Iran: The IDF's growing career officer crisis

Hundreds of senior officers wounded in the war and removed from active duty. Severe burnout prompting waves of resignations among majors and lieutenant colonels. A dramatic drop in the number of candidates competing for each senior command position. Mounting difficulty filling key posts. This is the IDF's career officer crisis.

February 25, 2026

Feature

'One of the biggest frauds ever': Israeli woman claims to be Moroccan princess

The attorney for Morocco's Foreign Ministry says the paternity claim against the estate of the late King Hassan II is built on fabrications, manipulated photos and a single motive – money.

February 24, 2026

Explainer

This is what Hamas' disarmament would look like

The Gaza Technocratic Committee is expected to present Hamas with a detailed plan in March outlining how the terrorist organization would dismantle its weapons. Toward the end of the designated period, it would also be required to hand over its light arms to Gaza’s policing forces.

February 23, 2026

Analysis

The political clock pressing down on Trump

From a Supreme Court tariff blow to Epstein anger among young voters, a convergence of domestic pressures is forcing the White House to weigh military action against the political cost of getting it wrong.

February 22, 2026

Analysis

Tired, but unbroken

Expelled from the White House, Ukraine's president learned to work Trump, fired his all-powerful chief of staff amid a $100 million bribery scandal, and rebuilt his inner circle as Kyiv enters what could be a decisive year.

February 23, 2026

Iran: If the US attacks we'll retaliate against Israel

Analysis

A democratic Iran could become Israel's ally, regional power

While Israel would prefer to see the regime in Tehran collapse, Middle Eastern states are hoping for the exact opposite. The reason? A civil war in Iran could trigger refugee waves and disrupt key shipping lanes. Yet, if the regime falls, a pro Western government could emerge as a regional power.

February 22, 2026

Analysis

As the US eyes Iran showdown, how far should it go?

It is clear that militarily, Iran is not capable of challenging the United States militarily. The US, then, must answer one basic question: What does success look like, and at what cost?

February 21, 2026

Magazine

The battle over Ramadan's soul

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, a shadow hangs over what is meant to be the most sacred period in the Muslim calendar. For most of the world’s Muslims, Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer and spiritual renewal. Yet extremist groups have sought to hijack and turn it into a season of militant heroism, turning religious devotion into justification for terrorism.

February 21, 2026

Magazine

'Don't go with Bennett, go with Netanyahu'

Five years ago, the phone of Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas rang, and on the other end was a surprising request.

February 21, 2026

US prepares Iran strike target bank with Israel, allies

Magazine

What if Iran strikes first?

All signs indicate that US assistance is indeed on its way this time. But the Donald Trump we have come to know is a sprinter, while achieving decisive victory in Iran would require a marathon. For now, Israel is leaving the reins in Washington’s hands, hoping to avoid a multi-front convergence and praying for the most optimistic scenario.

February 21, 2026