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There are two actors in the world who believe that conquering Gaza City will bring about Hamas’ defeat and the end of the war: the first is Benjamin Netanyahu. The second, ironically, is Hamas.

After Yemen and Tehran, it looks like the US is preparing for another strike, this time much closer to home. What began as an action against drug smuggling may develop into a full-blown conflict. So why is Venezuela in the crosshairs, will its friendship with the Islamic Republic change the character of the campaign, and how does this affect Israel?

Ezz El-Din al-Haddad survived six assassination attempts, has reportedly personally met with hostages, and has a $750,000 bounty placed on his head; Will one of the architects of the Oct. 7 massacre finally meet his fate?

Even if Doha receives backing from the US, it would allow only a symbolic response against Israel – one that could boomerang back on Qatar.

Israel hoped that the operation in Doha would do to Hamas what Nasrallah’s assassination did to Hezbollah. The Abraham Accords are successfully withstanding political tests, but the rope should not be stretched too far. And also: can the damage of the war to American public opinion be repaired?

At the parade marking 80 years since victory over Japan, China showcased its full nuclear triad for the first time: missiles capable of striking any point on Earth from land, sea and air. Alongside stealth aircraft and hypersonic “carrier-killer” missiles, Xi’s message was clear: China is “unstoppable.”

A prolonged effort by thousands of soldiers and officers, including in the air and naval forces and the Military Intelligence Directorate, undoubtedly reached a milestone – Operation Drop of Luck, which will be remembered as the deadliest strike the Houthi leadership has ever sustained.

Recommended reading for Israel’s leadership: the US vice president’s autobiography holds a roadmap for future relations with Washington. 

While decapitating the Houthi leadership is a major achievement for Israel, it is not enough. At home, IDF reservists and citizens demand to know what victory in Gaza actually means.

Persecution of minorities, encouragement of IDF soldier kidnappings, support for terrorism, oppression of women, and a legal system that enables modern slavery – all this and more can be found in Qatar.