Qatar wants guarantees that Israel will uphold its side of the peace deal before investing in reconstruction, Bloomberg learned. The UAE demands Hamas' full disarmament and exclusion from future governance in Gaza, plus a PA overhaul.

The kingdom is a buffer zone, an early-warning outpost, and a partner in maintaining calm along the Jordan Valley and Jerusalem’s holy sites – a role enshrined in the 1994 peace treaty. A stable Jordan keeps Israel’s eastern border quiet and forms the hinge of its security architecture.

Behind the criminal incident lies a management lesson: how organizations lose the ability to distinguish between illusory and real security. The Louvre heist didn't happen despite the advanced security systems, but largely because of them.

A prominent Israeli rabbi offers a refreshing perspective on one of humanity's oldest questions: What happens when we die?

Ever wonder what flight attendants are really whispering about as they pass through the cabin? Behind those professional smiles and crisp uniforms lies a secret language that airline crews use to communicate everything from attractive passengers they've noticed to troublesome travelers causing issues.