War

Amid rumors of renewed war, Iran may escalate attacks on UAE - analysis

It’s possible the drone attack on the UAE on May 17 was an Iranian message that it will increase its list of targets in the country.

Illustrative; An Emirates aircraft flies past plumes of smoke from an ongoing fire near Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 16, 2026.
US Air Force military aircrafts are seen parked on the tarmac of the Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

US-Israel attacks on Iran could resume as early as next week - report

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon amid the Middle East war, in the capital Sanaa on April 17, 2026.

How Yemenis’ pockets became a lifeline for financing cross-border wars

OLEKSII REZNIKOV, Ukraine’s former defense minister, attends a parliament session in Kyiv, June 2023.

Ukraine’s sling against Russia: How 'geniuses in garages' transformed robotic warfare


IEA warns EU jet fuel shortages could begin in June as Hormuz stays blocked

The European Commission is due to present a broader package of energy and transport measures, with the EU's transport chief noting no signs of "widespread [flight] cancellations" in the near future.

An EasyJet plane is refuelled ahead of takeoff at Southend Airport on April 17, 2026 in Southend, England.

Ship traffic stalls in Hormuz as Iran tensions rise and oil prices climb on ceasefire fears

Just one ship exited the Gulf through the strait while two entered in the space of 12 hours, ship tracking data showed on Monday, a fraction of what is usually about 130 vessels per day.

3D printed oil barrels, rising stock graph and words "Oil Stocks" are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

What is real? Iran’s conflicting messages and Trump’s confusing stance

Join Shir Perets to understand the conflicting reports surrounding Iran, the US, and the continued Middle East tensions.

 Iran’s conflicting messages & Trump’s confusing stance

Iran’s South American strategy - opinion

The psychological battlefield beyond borders.

 A man walks by a mural painted by the "Somos Venezuela" Movement depicting the Lebanese leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, in Caracas on October 17, 2024.

During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed

A study among 1,085 people aged 60+ in Wales found that more than half experienced at least one difficulty such as loneliness, financial stress or abuse.

An elderly couple

Between missiles and swifts: A stay at the Gordonia hotel - review

'Despite the extraordinary tensions in Israel, there was the ebullience of being together, as if we’d met fellow Israelis in a Chabad House in Seoul or Fairbanks, Alaska.'

THE WRITER and husband, Gerald Schroeder, at  ‘that pool she’d been talking about for months.’

The fog of Israel’s forever war: IDF's Lebanon strategy stuck in endless containment - opinion

October 7 shattered the illusion that Iranian backed proxies can be managed indefinitely at Israel’s borders.

IDF activity in southern Lebanon, April 15, 2026.

Yakov Schacht: How a Ninjutsu coach navigates life in Israel’s war zone

Yakov Schacht finds the mentality behind ninjutsu – which also forms the basis of his Shinobi Leadership Coaching business – invaluable and instructive in these scary times.

YAKOV SCHACHT, business leadership coach.

Independence Day: 78+1 reasons I love Israel - opinion

For her 22nd straight year, Barbara Sofer presents her list of reasons she loves living here. In no particular order...

IRON BEAM: Part of the laser anti-missile interception system, seen in Sept.

Winner Jerusalem Marathon 2026: A marathon of resilience in Israel’s capital

The timing of the ceasefire, combined with a situational assessment, ultimately allowed one of Jerusalem’s most anticipated annual events to proceed.

Offering multiple tracks, the marathon showcases the city’s indomitable spirit.