Enemies or friends? Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Qatar provides lifeline to Iran's collapsing economy

New details about secret talks in Doha reveal that Qatar will provide Tehran with a massive $6 billion line of credit, intended, at least ostensibly, for civilian purchases only. The lifeline comes as Iran's economy is expected to shrink by 10% this year and ranks near the bottom of a global resilience index.

UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon

UN seeks to keep UNIFIL in southern Lebanon despite Israel-US opposition

Israel Hayom has learned that the UN will submit an “updated” proposal to keep thousands of observers in the area, contrary to the joint decision by Jerusalem and Washington to end the force’s operations by the end of 2026. The new document will include alternative deployment plans and a distinction between armed and unarmed observers in an effort to soften criticism.

Israel Day Parade in New York begins under heavy security
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Israel Day Parade in New York begins under heavy security

The Celebrate Israel Parade has begun on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan and, according to organizers, is expected to break a record with more than 40,000 marchers. An unprecedented delegation of 26 elected officials has arrived from Israel, including ministers and the Knesset speaker, alongside a series of senior US officials. Zohran Mamdani will be absent from the event, marking the first time a New York City mayor has not taken part.

US Marines and the MADIS system

How the US plans to eliminate the drone threat

Facing cheap Iranian explosive drones, the US military found itself intercepting targets with missiles costing $1 million apiece. A new Marine Corps exercise reveals the shift in approach: moving to tactical vehicles armed with special proximity-fuse shells, reducing the cost of each shootdown to just a few thousand dollars.

Two US demands put further Iran talks in doubt

Trump's new demands for Iran

Axios reports that the US president delayed signing the memorandum of understanding with Iran and demanded that his team toughen the clauses dealing with oversight of enriched uranium and the opening the Strait of Hormuz. Senior administration official takes aim at Tehran's communication methods: "It will take a few days to get an answer. They are sitting in caves without email"

Report: China developing advanced hydrogen bomb

'They have atomic bombs, and we're the militarists?'

Japan’s defense minister rejected Beijing’s claims about Tokyo’s military buildup, and addressed his Chinese counterpart’s absence from Asia’s security summit: “Since World War II, we have upheld international law.” China’s defense minister boycotted the Singapore conference for the second year in a row.

Most US Jews feel close to Israel but shy away from the Zionist label

A vertical flanking maneuver against Antisemitism

Since Oct. 7, the enormous failure in shaping global public opinion has been laid bare, with the effort left largely in the hands of a few advocacy heroes. To win this campaign, Israel must move from fending off lies to building a positive and inspiring vision.