If the decision rested entirely in Netanyahu's hands, Israel would have launched the third Iran war a long time ago. With the ballot boxes nearly ready, the political battlelines in Israel are increasingly blurring into military ones and the true challenge falls on the military's top brass to separate existential danger from election-year posturing.

According to the Financial Times, the IDF prepared a large-scale bombing campaign targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and civilian infrastructure earlier this month. The operation was postponed after President Donald Trump opposed launching a new military campaign before the November 3 US midterm elections. Israeli security officials warn of the consequences of launching a war so close to an election, raising concerns about potential military action by Netanyahu even if he heads a caretaker government.

The United Airlines pilot has been barred from operating flights to Israel after an Israeli government watchdog uncovered social media activity allegedly linking him to pro-terrorist sentiments.

The Mamdani ally posted on X that he was detained along with others during olive harvest visit to Judea and Samaria on Wednesday.

Moving to Israel is only the first step. Olim Paveway helps new olim navigate bureaucracy, healthcare, housing, careers and cultural differences as they settle in Israel.

After receiving death threats and antisemitic abuse online, former Miss Slovakia Miriam Mattova reveals how speaking out for Israel has upended her life, why she is demanding accountability from social media platforms and how her Holocaust survivor grandmother inspires her refusal to remain silent.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed in an interview with Iraqi media that negotiations with the US are continuing through Qatari and Pakistani mediators. Araghchi outlined a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but accused Washington of undermining diplomatic efforts and warned that ships attempting to pass through the waterway would face serious security risks. 

A week after Israelis vote, Americans in Israel face an election of their own, and a Republican group says their ballots could tip tight races from New York to Florida.

The IDF stresses that there is currently no security imperative to resume fighting Iran on the eve of the elections. The chief of staff is preparing for a possible military confrontation but is determined to prevent outside interference in the democratic process. At the same time, he is seeking coordinated action against nationalist violence in Judea and Samaria. 

Following two military campaigns and sweeping claims of historic achievements, Tehran is still rebuilding its capabilities, the missile threat persists and the nuclear issue remains unresolved. The question is whether Israel has learned the necessary lessons ahead of another confrontation. 

The likelihood of a confrontation with Iran before the elections in Israel and the US is low, but cannot be ruled out. Tehran is focusing its efforts on the Strait of Hormuz in a bid to drive up oil prices and boost Democrats' chances of winning a congressional majority. Israeli officials expect attempts to disrupt the elections through various means, but a direct Iranian attack is not among the likely scenarios. 

The opposition focuses on the October 7 failure but refuses to abandon the thinking that led to it. Shattering the old security doctrine, strategic victories over Iran and its proxies, and the alliance with Washington prove that today's political battle is not about October 7, but about the future Israel will build from here. 

According to Fox News, the USS Theodore Roosevelt will arrive in the Middle East by the end of November, as Tehran expects US and Israeli strikes to resume sooner or later. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief arrives in Tehran with a proposal reportedly approved by Washington that partially addresses Iran's demand for the release of frozen funds. 

With just one week until Israel's elections, the country is entering the "most sensitive stage" of the campaign, including restrictions on publishing election polls. Starting Friday at 11:59 p.m. local time, the ban will extend to social media and direct messages to voters.

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth's meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sheds light on the reasons behind Israel's heightened military alert. Intelligence indicates Iran is moving centrifuges deeper underground amid fears that the economic crisis is pushing the Revolutionary Guards to complete a nuclear bomb to ensure the regime's survival.

PM Sébastien Lecornu says more curfews will be declared Tuesday night in high-risk areas, as France reels from a weekend of rioting and looting over the cost of living.

The riots sweeping Europe expose the danger of an alliance between the radical left and extremist Islamism. Fueled by hatred of Israel, this partnership threatens the entire Western world. 

There is no doubt that President Macron has lost control, and he bears the primary responsibility for the current situation.

An undercover investigation by Lahav 433, the Military Police and the Israel Tax Authority led to the arrest of 21 suspects across Israel. Civilian contractors and career military personnel are suspected of conspiring to defraud the state of millions of shekels in connection with the operation of heavy engineering equipment in the Gaza Strip since the outbreak of the war. 

8 distinguished English-speaking olim received prestigious honors during the twelfth annual Nefesh B'Nefesh Sylvan Adams Bonei Zion Prize ceremony.

American involvement in Israeli politics is not new. Successive administrations have sought to influence Israel’s leadership and strategic direction. Trump’s intervention, however, appears to go further by combining an explicit endorsement of a particular leader with a warning about the potential security consequences of voting against him.

Leading figures from Israel's legal sector recently gathered for an exclusive dinner with a clear mission: to promote and expand pro bono work among the country's leading law firms.

As the winds of war gather and leaks from intelligence reports and security discussions multiply, the question is no longer whether Israel will enter another round of fighting with Iran, but when. And the next confrontation will be different from those that came before. 

After three years of work, a special committee's findings reveal the scale of the phenomenon: 95 births to underage girls in 25 years, secret wedding ceremonies and failures in law enforcement. The report warns of possible sex offenses and even human trafficking, while an Israeli lawmaker calls for a coordinated government crackdown.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu rolled out emergency measures as Marseille banned gatherings until midnight and officials began tallying the damage from a wave of destruction.

Gantz's decision follows polls showing his party with barely 1% support. "I will continue fighting for unity. It is the only solution that can prevent another disaster"

The restrictions will take effect this Thursday, subject to ongoing security assessments. Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir stresses that the IDF's mission is to ensure the elections take place on schedule and safely.