Analysis

While the Iranian regime struggles with a severe water crisis and sharp internal criticism of President Masoud Pezeshkian, who supports negotiations and transparency with the public, assessments of a high likelihood of another war continue to hang in the air.

Linked to Iran, imprisoned in Israel, and narrowly escaping several assassination attempts that claimed the lives of his family members, Khalil al-Hayya was appointed deputy to Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in 2021 and now serves as Hamas’ chief negotiator.

As Hamas continues stalling prisoner exchange negotiations despite Israeli flexibility on key issues, Israeli policymakers will have to choose between full territorial conquest, maintaining current military positions, or implementing a controversial siege strategy that has divided military and political leadership.

If Israel ultimately decides to strike Iran, the range of potential scenarios spans from a complete obliteration of Tehran’s nuclear facilities and a tectonic regional shift led by Jerusalem, to a disastrous entanglement in retaliatory missile barrages and a bleak security and diplomatic horizon. But between those extremes lies a third path.

A deadly terror attack in Kashmir has reignited one of the world’s most volatile conflicts. What triggered the latest flare-up, what is the history behind it, and how might the crisis affect Israel?

Trump’s plan may sound tempting, but if our greatest ally becomes our next-door neighbor, relations could sour quickly.

China is enforcing US sanctions on Iranian oil, causing billions in losses for the Islamic Republic. How do sanctions on Russia further impact Iran, and why has the Iranian parliament launched impeachment proceedings against two ministers in response to the crisis?

Despite 16 months of war, evidence suggests Hamas maintains significant control and resources in Gaza. Israel is preventing Hamas' elimination with its own hands.

Last week, the artificial intelligence model developed by DeepSeek shook the world. This analysis delves into China’s strategic plan to become the world’s dominant power through technology and AI, the profound humiliation that drives its ambition, and the unprecedented economic achievements it has already attained.

Riyadh is cautiously exploring its influence in Syria while already leaving a significant mark in Lebanon. What should Israel do about it?