The IAF's defining moment that brought Iran to its knees
The Israeli Air Force battle order known as “Iron Man,” which enabled the spectacular operation that opened the Israel-Iran war, is revealed.
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Turkey-Qatar alliance seen as growing threat to Israel
Rising fast on Israel’s threat matrix, the partnership between Turkey and Qatar is being labeled in Israel as a "strategic threat," especially due to their expanding presence in Syria, in addition to both countries hosting Hamas officials and enjoying sympathetic ears in the White House.
The miscalculation that could reignite war with Iran
Israel and Iran have entered a new phase of their strategic confrontation. Tehran may now seek to pre-empt another Israeli strike with a surprise attack of its own. Weakened and humiliated, Iran is now more dangerous than ever.
'Humbled by the experience': David Draiman on emotional meeting with Yarden Bibas
The metal star discusses his defiant Jewish identity, industry support during wartime, and personal connection to Israel's most heartbreaking story
Turkish media's descent into antisemitic propaganda under Erdogan's watch
Turkish media outlets escalate from Israel criticism to explicit calls for destruction as antisemitic rhetoric spreads across political spectrum.
On a 22-year-old's shoulders: Meet the women training Israel's legendary pilots
Behind every successful aircrew, including those who carried out the IDF's jaw-dropping operation over Iran, stands a simulator instructor; "witnessing our preparations come to fruition feels surreal" – a firsthand look at the technology.
'The protective wall of all civilization'
According to Iran researcher Dr. Raphael BenLevi, the blow that Israel dealt to Tehran not only thwarted a serious strategic threat, but heralds a profound change in the status and role of the Jewish state. The tendency to explain global conflicts solely in military and economic terms, he says, misses the ideological war between West and East and between oppression and freedom.
The Trump scroll: A 15-month turnaround
An Iranian tyrant plots the annihilation of the Jews. But the eternal nation does not bow to him; instead, they rise up, aided by the “king of the world,” to turn the tables. No, this isn’t a summary of the Book of Esther, it’s a contemporary chronicle of a real-life “they gained the upper hand over those who hated them,” spanning 15 months from Purim 2023 to this week.
Why is Iran's supreme leader still hiding?
From his bunker, disconnected and shamed, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei broadcasts messages as if nothing has happened, while his regime teeters on the brink of collapse. With the war's end, the bunker remains closed – is the Ayatollah's rule facing its final sunset?
The apple falls: Intifada supporter poised to take over New York
Meet Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City: a failed rapper, a self-proclaimed socialist, and, above all, a fierce critic of Israel and ardent supporter of the intifada, one of the most extreme figures to emerge from the radical edge of the Democratic Party. His activist allure has captivated students and celebrities alike, and if current trends continue, New York could follow the path of Chicago and San Francisco.