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US-Iran Nuclear Talks

Little hope for beakthrough as Iran prepares new offer

February 23, 2026

As officials prepare to meet in Geneva, there is deep doubt that Iran’s proposal will differ significantly from previous offers. Meanwhile, Iran’s rapid trials continue, with dozens sentenced to death at the start of the week.

Israel

Meet the US aircraft deployed to Ben-Gurion Airport

Lilach Shoval and Neta Bar

Middle East

Report: Iran-linked terror plots targeting Israeli embassies abroad

Shachar Kleiman

Commentary

The last in Trump's inner circle still trying to avert war

Ariel Kahana

Guest Column

Modi's Israel visit and the dawn of 'strategic intimacy'

Dr. Oshrit Birvadker

Tehran campuses erupt as students torch Islamic Republic flags

Tehran campuses erupt as students torch Islamic Republic flags

Dudi Kogan

Partial breakthrough in US-Iran talks, core gaps remain

Iran concedes to key US demand ahead of talks

Danny Zaken

This is what Hamas' disarmament would look like

Ariel Kahana

Explainer

This is what Hamas' disarmament would look like

The Gaza Technocratic Committee is expected to present Hamas with a detailed plan in March outlining how the terrorist organization would dismantle its weapons. Toward the end of the designated period, it would also be required to hand over its light arms to Gaza’s policing forces.

February 23, 2026

Analysis

The political clock pressing down on Trump

From a Supreme Court tariff blow to Epstein anger among young voters, a convergence of domestic pressures is forcing the White House to weigh military action against the political cost of getting it wrong.

February 22, 2026

Analysis

Tired, but unbroken

Expelled from the White House, Ukraine's president learned to work Trump, fired his all-powerful chief of staff amid a $100 million bribery scandal, and rebuilt his inner circle as Kyiv enters what could be a decisive year.

February 23, 2026

Iran: If the US attacks we'll retaliate against Israel

Analysis

A democratic Iran could become Israel's ally, regional power

While Israel would prefer to see the regime in Tehran collapse, Middle Eastern states are hoping for the exact opposite. The reason? A civil war in Iran could trigger refugee waves and disrupt key shipping lanes. Yet, if the regime falls, a pro Western government could emerge as a regional power.

February 22, 2026

Analysis

As the US eyes Iran showdown, how far should it go?

It is clear that militarily, Iran is not capable of challenging the United States militarily. The US, then, must answer one basic question: What does success look like, and at what cost?

February 21, 2026

Magazine

The battle over Ramadan's soul

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, a shadow hangs over what is meant to be the most sacred period in the Muslim calendar. For most of the world’s Muslims, Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer and spiritual renewal. Yet extremist groups have sought to hijack and turn it into a season of militant heroism, turning religious devotion into justification for terrorism.

February 21, 2026

Magazine

'Don't go with Bennett, go with Netanyahu'

Five years ago, the phone of Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas rang, and on the other end was a surprising request.

February 21, 2026

US prepares Iran strike target bank with Israel, allies

Magazine

What if Iran strikes first?

All signs indicate that US assistance is indeed on its way this time. But the Donald Trump we have come to know is a sprinter, while achieving decisive victory in Iran would require a marathon. For now, Israel is leaving the reins in Washington’s hands, hoping to avoid a multi-front convergence and praying for the most optimistic scenario.

February 21, 2026

Analysis

Why is China silent on Iran?

With Tehran under pressure and the Middle East ablaze, Beijing plays a long game, supplying oxygen while refusing to walk into the fire.

February 19, 2026

Explainer

What we know about the massive US military buildup in the Middle East

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is heading to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is already operating in the Arabian Sea. Alongside the growing naval presence, massive air traffic of F-35, F-22 and F-16 fighter jets has been recorded, while US bases in Jordan, Qatar and across the Gulf have received significant reinforcements.

February 17, 2026