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ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו מגיע לפגישתו עם דונלד טראמפ בבית הלבן
Trump’s quest for foreign policy wins could jeopardize Israel's security
Analysis: As Trump prepares for a high-stakes Middle East trip focused on arms deals and Saudi nuclear ambitions, Israeli officials fear being sidelined on Gaza, Iran and regional normalization efforts—with strategic consequences
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11:08 | 05.09.25
נשיא ארה"ב טראמפ אחרי שנחת בנמל תעופה ב ניוארק ניו ג'רזי 26 באפריל
Surprises, frustration and concern in Israel: Trump’s zigzagging policy — and what’s behind it
Analysis: Trump’s halt to strikes on the Houthis, which blindsided Israel, was a step too far; Talks with Iran, Saudi deals, Turkey ties and Gaza policy shifts all signal he's prioritizing US gain over Israel; thus, Jerusalem must ensure Israeli interests align with American ones
Itamar Eichner | 12:57 | 05.08.25
חיילים בניו יורק חוגגים בעקבות הידיעה על מותו של היטלר
80 years after VE-Day, the West still has not learned to pre-empt disaster
Opinion: VE-Day serves as both a moment of remembrance and a stark warning—highlighting how Western democracies’ failure to act decisively in the past continues to echo in today’s global crises
Dan Zamansky | 08:29 | 05.08.25
פעילות כוחות חטיבה 188 במרחב רפיח
Planned Gaza campaign stages, leverage points and Hamas' 'exit options' | Exclusive
Analysis: Israel's upcoming campaign in Gaza, dubbed Gideon's Chariots, aims to pressure Hamas to release hostages and dismantle its military and governing capabilities; The three-phase operation, already underway, leaves Hamas off-ramps after each stage
Ron Ben-Yishai | 07:33 | 05.07.25
U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Trump's upcoming visit to Riyadh looks set to be another success story
Opinion: A US-Saudi axis appears to be springing up in place of Israel; US used to tie any Saudi progress toward civilian nuclear capabilities to normalization with Israel; the current trajectory seems to diverge, but now Trump – from a place of drive for immediate achievements while casting doubt on Israel’s intention to end the war – is striving to bypass Jerusalem
Avi Kalo | 01:57 | 05.07.25
תקיפות בצנעא, תימן
This is how Israel ‘suffocates’ the Houthis – and the reason for advance warning before IDF strike
Analysis: IDF strikes in Yemen have effectively placed the Houthis under both an aerial and maritime siege, as they rely on Iranian military aid and now are cut off from international transit; IDF warning came after WHO chief was present during a December strike on the same site
Ron Ben-Yishai | 21:07 | 05.06.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול
Israel must only rely on itself, not on US, in fight against Houthis
Opinion: Once again, Israel is outsourcing fundamental security, expecting the United States to deter the Houthis and save the IDF from having to do that difficult job; Meanwhile. the US is bombing Yemen not to protect Israel but to shield international shipping
Michael Oren | 16:56 | 05.05.25
זירת הנפילה בנתב"ג
Hate-ridden Houthis: Why they're hard to hit, and what can deter them
Analysis: The missile that hit Ben Gurion Airport was a victory for the Houths and showed once again that our interception systems are not foolproof; Although the Americans are severely damaging Houthi capabilities, they are still able to launch missiles; An Israeli operation in Yemen would require complex coordination with Washington and could complicate matters in the international arena, and it might not even deter the Houthis 
Ron Ben-Yishai | 07:17 | 05.05.25
פעילות כוחות צה"ל ברצועת עזה
At a turning point? All eyes on Washington, feet still in Gaza
Analysis: Government balancing strategic shifts in aid delivery and covert operations with growing domestic unease over hostages, reservist deployments and war objectives
Yossi Yehoshua | 13:57 | 05.04.25
Mauritania
Defying extremism and backing democracy: The US is overlooking its strongest ally in West Africa
Analysis: As coups and jihadist violence destabilize the Sahel, Mauritania stands out as a rare beacon of stability; with strong counterterrorism reforms, a pro-Western stance and a bold commitment to press freedom, it may be the US’s last true ally in West Africa
Amine Ayoub | 20:25 | 05.03.25
ביג מיוחד נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ ו נשיא סין שי ג'ינפינג
China plays by its own rules — and the global economy pays the price
Opinion: This week, as yet another round of US-China trade talks collapsed into accusations, tariffs, and selective sanctions, I couldn't help but think: we are not just in a trade war; We are in a values war — and China is winning by not playing by the rules we thought everyone agreed to
Ilan Alon | 13:19 | 05.03.25
צנעא
Why Houthi missile attacks on Israel are intensifying
Analysis: The Houthis’ recent surge in missile launches reflects their desperation to deplete dwindling stockpiles amid a relentless US campaign targeting their capabilities
Ron Ben-Yishai | 11:45 | 05.03.25
Supporters of incumbent President Kais Saied take part in a demonstration
Tunisia’s silent rage: Are the streets waiting to erupt again?
Opinion: Once hailed as the Arab Spring’s success story, Tunisia now faces a new wave of discontent under an increasingly authoritarian regime
Amine Ayoub | 10:39 | 05.03.25
שריפה פרצה בספינה שניסתה להגיע לעזה לאחר שהותקפה על ידי ישראל ליד מלטה
Attack of Gaza aid ship near Malta is a warning sign
Analysis: The organizers of the Gaza-bound aid ship don’t know who struck it, but only a regional power can hit a vessel at sea with drones from such a range. The message was clear. The question is: was it received?
Ron Ben-Yishai | 23:50 | 05.02.25
הכותרת מוחמד בן סלמאן MBS
Builders vs. destroyers: Why the new Middle East rejected the apocalypse
Opinion: October 7 was meant to ignite chaos and destroy peace in the Middle East, but it failed; instead of derailing progress, the attack exposed the desperation of extremist ideologies, prompting unity to build a future based on partnership and shared survival
Adam Scott Bellos | 23:28 | 04.30.25
הצהרת נציגי משפחות החטופים לקראת יום הזיכרון
I cannot celebrate independence when my heart is with the hostages in Gaza
Opinion: Even today, as I sit at home on the eve of the 77th Independence Day of the country I so deeply love, I still have nothing to celebrate; I’m home—but my heart is still there
Omer Shem Tov | 10:03 | 04.30.25
Holiday Horror Story
How social media becomes a critical tool for preserving Israeli memory and spirit
Media platforms become battlefields of memory, narrative demanding a fight for the present and future of Israeli memory and heritage; we must craft a precise and consistent narrative, anchored in clear core values 
Nili Goldberg | 09:46 | 04.30.25
גרשוני וחיות
'They fell in battle and I honor them with every match, every step, every breath'
Opinion: I lost my cousin Yuval Yoffe and my friend Yiftah Yavetz in the war; I'm a Paralympic athlete, a former Maglan fighter, and every day I wake up, train, and try to live the life they no longer can—because I carry them with me always
Ilay Hayut | 08:46 | 04.30.25
הורדת דגלי הלאום לחצי התורן ברחבת הכנסת
Internal IDF rift echoes Israel’s broader societal schism
Opinion: As tensions rise between the Israeli Air Force and Southern Command over Gaza operations, deeper societal divides—ethnic, economic, and political—threaten national unity at a time when it’s needed most
Michael Oren | 21:29 | 04.29.25
נשיא ארה"ב טראמפ דונלד הלוויה אפיפיור האפיפיור פרנציסקוס ותיקן הוותיקן
Trump and the 100-day campaign against anti-Israel campus activism
Analysis: Within 100 days in office, Trump escalated the crackdown on US universities, tying federal funding to their handling of pro-Palestinian protests and raising concerns over free speech
Daniel Edelson, New York | 22:23 | 04.28.25
אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני נשיא סוריה הזמני
Syria might join the Abraham Accords — that should make Iran very nervous
Opinion: Should Damascus agree to peace with Israel, it won’t just be another diplomatic deal, but a geopolitical earthquake that could redraw the entire regional map
Adam Scott Bellos | 23:08 | 04.27.25
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Qatar undermining hostage talks, Egypt should lead, senior Israeli officials say
Commentary: Officials say Qatar's role in hostage talks is emboldening Hamas to raise demands; as negotiations stall and IDF battles intensify, ministers, backed by the prime minister, shift blame toward the chief of staff
Yossi Yehoshua | 09:44 | 04.27.25
מחבלי נוח'בה במעצר
How the October 7 trials will impact Israel’s story
Opinion: The Nukhba terrorist trials will not just seek justice for the Nir Oz massacre but shape Israeli and global memory of October 7, echoing the historic impact of the Eichmann trial on truth, education and national identity
Gadi Ezra | 09:09 | 04.27.25
בנימין זאב הרצל
Zionism is the refusal to stop dreaming
Opinion: From Yosef to Herzl to Jabotinsky, Zionism teaches that survival is not enough—it demands strength, sovereignty and sacred dreaming
Adam Scott Bellos | 19:49 | 04.26.25
Avigdor Haselkorn
Israeli defense and national security expert Avigdor Haselkorn dies at 78
Haselkorn, a tank commander in the Six-Day War, coined the term 'bomb in the basement' for Israel’s nuclear deterrence policy and was an adviser to US officials and a frequent Ynetnews contributor
Ynetnews | 19:29 | 04.26.25
האקרים פורצים למחשבים
Cyberwar in the Sahara: How Morocco’s data breach exposes US vulnerabilities
Analysis: With US companies increasingly active in Morocco, the breach reveals critical gaps in cybersecurity that threaten American economic and strategic interests across the region
Amine Ayoub | 17:41 | 04.26.25
ישראל, ארה"ב, איראן
U.S. and Israel prepare for tough choices on Iran’s nuclear program as talks intensify
Analysis: As U.S.-Israel tensions rise over Iran’s nuclear program, Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are weighing military action, while diplomatic talks with the U.S. continue in Oman, with no resolution in sight
Ron Ben-Yishai | 15:32 | 04.25.25
יניב עשור, תומר בר
Report: Gaza war exposes rifts within IDF over civilian casualties
Air Force chief now personally approves all aerial attacks amid growing unease over collateral damage, breakdowns in coordination and concerns aggressive tactics may endanger hostages and undermine ethical and strategic goals
Nadav Eyal | 11:45 | 04.25.25
לוחמי צה"ל ברפיח
These are the options for the IDF in Gaza and this is the one it prefers
Analysis: Military presents strategic options for Gaza, ranging from a permanent ceasefire to a large-scale ground offensive, while warning of risks, humanitarian crises and potential for long-term instability in region
Ron Ben-Yishai | 01:30 | 04.25.25
זירת הטבח במסיבה ברעים
The intelligence failure to see gender-based violence as a weapon of war
Analysis: Israeli intelligence missed Hamas' use of sexual violence as a terror tactic on Oct. 7; military officials must rethink models to treat gender-based violence as strategic, not incidental—like a missile, but one that pierces not only walls, but identity
Lee Shpilrain Nahari | 15:11 | 04.24.25
תמונות AI שפורסמו בפייסבוק ועוררו מחלוקות קשות
Holocaust memory in the age of AI: Between digital archives and risky manipulation
Opinion: A fleeting clip of Anne Frank has captivated millions, highlighting society’s hunger for moving Holocaust documentation—yet AI’s ability to recreate her image raises urgent questions about authenticity, ethics and the future of historical memory
Keren Shahar | 23:39 | 04.23.25
מצעד החיים בפולין
Jewish strength through the ages: From Holocaust tragedy to modern challenges
Opinion: On Holocaust Remembrance Day, parallels emerge between past atrocities and October 7's horrors, survivors of which embody resilience, pledging to fight until all hostages return; Their message, echoing from Auschwitz, is a call for unity and revival 
Haim Taib | 18:55 | 04.23.25
בנימין נתניהו ודונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגלגל
Israel's failed policies end its special status in DC: All roads to Washington no longer pass through Jerusalem
Opinion: Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt all take precedence over Israel and are in direct talks with US President Donald Trump, while maintaining close relations with his main rival, China
Jonathan Adiri | 16:33 | 04.23.25
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Rumors of Hezbollah's fall are premature: 'We cannot let the monster grow again,' IDF official warns
Analysis: Since the northern border ceasefire, the IDF has killed 140 Hezbollah operatives, including senior figures; Lebanese anger toward Hezbollah is rising, while IDF continues operations to prevent the group's resurgence 
Yossi Yehoshua | 15:48 | 04.23.25
ראש הממשלה ושר הביטחון בצפון הרצועה
What is Israel doing in Gaza?
Opinion: Israel’s new offensive, praised for few casualties, lost momentum after soldier fatality ignited debate over its purpose: Is it to secure hostage deal and maybe end war or to put further pressure on Hamas and risk captives
Nahum Barnea | 13:14 | 04.22.25
האפיפיור פרנסיסקוס
The pope who brought the world closer and let Israel down
Opinion: Pope Francis’s death marks the end of a papacy that prioritized progressive ideas, but his reluctance to confront antisemitism post-October 7 raises urgent questions about the Church's future leadership
Raphael Schutz | 22:57 | 04.21.25
דונלד טראמפ
Tariffs, culture and the trouble with trading blows
Opinion: Trump’s aggressive import tariffs have ignited a global cultural clash, revealing trade disputes aren’t just about deficits, but national identity and historical narratives
Prof. Ilan Alon | 16:36 | 04.21.25
הגנרל מייקל אריק קורילה בפגישה עם הרמטכ"ל הרצי הלוי
All the Iran eggs are in Trump's basket as nuclear talks continue
Analysis: General Michael Kurilla, CENTCOM commander, will visit Israel to strengthen US-Israel coordination on Iran’s nuclear threat; Concerns over a 'soft deal' with Iran and potential U.S. withdrawal from Syria raise fears of strategic isolation and intensified solo preparations by Israel
Yossi Yehoshua | 12:23 | 04.21.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול
Netanyahu ‘special statement’ offered no answers and little comfort
Opinion: Prime minister's pre-recorded video was no more than another move in his ongoing battle over narrative: No hostage deal because 'Hamas is obstinate,' war must continue 'or else there will be another October 7'
Yuval Karni | 08:59 | 04.20.25
מרוקו סהרה המערבית אוהלים של פוליסריו בוערים
Why America must wake up to Iran’s terror proxy in North Africa
Opinion: Sahara has become a battlefield for global influence, with Iran sending drones to its allies across Africa and Russia, funding Wagner-style operations in the Sahel while the Polisario is becoming their puppet
Amine Ayoub | 14:04 | 04.19.25
After Trump 'veto', dealing with Iran is trickier for Israel
Opinion: As US-Iran nuclear talks resume, Israel faces new challenges; with the military option sidelined, Israel must negotiate directly with Washington, secure defense guarantees and prepare for the risks of a potential deal that could strengthen Iran and its proxies
Michael Oren | 16:20 | 04.18.25
עבדאללה מלך ירדן
Jordan crackdown on Iran-backed Palestinian terror cell highlights regional tensions
Analysis: Western intelligence agencies, working closely with Jordan’s General Intelligence Directorate, spent months tracking the four cells in complete secrecy
Smadar Perry | 09:34 | 04.18.25
Wiz
The $32 billion cyber lesson: What Wiz can teach every startup that wants to win
Analysis: Wiz’s $32B Google deal is more than a business win — it's a blueprint for founders, showing how vision, tech and branding can turn bold ideas into industry-defining giants; the Israeli startup sets a new standard for execution and impact
Nili Goldberg | 20:47 | 04.16.25
מוחמד בן סלמאן, דונלד טראמפ, עקורים פלסטינים חוזרים לצפון רצועת עזה
Israel’s fear: Nuclear Saudi Arabia without normalization
Opinion: U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation risks sidelining Israel’s normalization goals, leaving the region vulnerable to unchecked Saudi nuclear ambitions amid Gaza war gridlock
Yoel Guzansky | 17:13 | 04.15.25
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From slavery to freedom: On facts, agendas and the genocide lie
Opinion: As the world marks the festival of freedom, a closer look at Hamas’ own casualty data challenges genocide claims, while Western institutions, from media to academia, increasingly prioritize agendas over facts — eroding truth, free thought and intellectual integrity
Ben-Dror Yemini | 21:48 | 04.14.25
דונלד טראמפ עלי חמינאי
The unlikely trio leading the delicate diplomacy of US-Iran nuclear talks
Opinion: A seasoned Iranian diplomat, a wealthy U.S. lawyer, and a Gulf royal meet to address one of the region’s most volatile crises, which despite the skeptics, marks a major shift in policy for both Tehran and Washington
Smadar Perry | 11:13 | 04.14.25
נתניהו, ארדואן, ואבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני
What’s behind the unprecedented tension between Israel and Turkey?
Commentary: Jerusalem's latest moves in Syria - increased air attacks, expanding buffer zone, cultivating relations with Druze and Kurds - reflect a lack of clear policy and objectives, with political, military leadership 'firing in all directions'
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 23:31 | 04.13.25
Romanian far right AUR leader George Simion
Back to the roots: The revival of Romanian antisemitism
Opinion: Israel’s ambassador to Romania met with the head of far-right AUR, sparking backlash over the party’s antisemitic record; despite public overtures, AUR leaders continue to glorify fascists and deny the Holocaust, fueling concern over rising extremism
Andrei Muraru, Radu Ioanid | 14:09 | 04.12.25
טקס חילוף מפקד פיקוד דרום
IDF chief Zamir finds himself between multi-front war and internal rift
Opinion: Barely a month into the job, the military chief must navigate the ongoing war in Gaza, potential flareups in the West Bank, Turkish moves in Syria—and now, growing calls from reservists to end the fighting
Yossi Yehoshua | 11:37 | 04.11.25
איראן טהרן כיכר פלסטין שורפים דגלים הפגנה למען עזה
The cost of hostage diplomacy: Why the world must unite against terrorist blackmail
Opinion: Hostage diplomacy has become a jihadist business model, exploiting lives for profit and power; an international task force is required to dismantle networks like Iran’s regime and Hamas and halt Western complicity
Gazelle Sharmahd, Emily Schrader | 23:01 | 04.10.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול
Israel has good reason to worry about a renewed Iran nuclear deal
Opinion: Washington-Tehran nuclear talks risk legitimizing Iran's ambitions unless demands for full disarmament replace temporary freezes
Michael Oren | 20:41 | 04.10.25
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What does the public really know about the fighting in Gaza?
Opinion: 7 months after the IDF announced it had 'defeated Hamas' Rafah Brigade,' the army admits the terrorist group is still active there; and now it turns out that Hamas is using about 75% of the tunnels; Every gap between words and reality erodes public trust in the IDF 
Yossi Yehoshua | 09:36 | 04.10.25
תיעוד מפעילות כוחות אוגדה 36 במסדרון מורג ברצועת עזה
A Nation without a compass: The cost of Israel's war without endgame strategy
Opinion: Netanyahu's government relies on outdated concepts like territorial conquest; with cracks in public trust, leadership must replace slogans with transparency and make clear to the public where the country is headed 
Dr. Michael Milshtein | 12:04 | 04.09.25
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump
US Congress: Maximum pressure on Islamic regime, maximum support for the Iranian people
Analysis: Bills form the diplomatic and economic backbone of a broader campaign to neutralize Iran’s regional threat, even while the Trump administration remains open to direct nuclear negotiations
Emily Schrader | 10:11 | 04.09.25
שינוי מגדרי בקטינים
Gender identity debates leave families in limbo as Israeli courts avoid taking a stand
Opinion:  A 15-year-old who has wanted gender reassignment surgery for two years is suffering as court drags out decision since parents are split on giving approval; Without clear guidelines or experts the system delays resolutions indefinitely, leaving families trapped in limbo, deepening crises and exposing the glaring gaps in legal responsibility
Arthur Shani | 19:39 | 04.08.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול
Netanyahu caught off guard as Trump announces direct Iran talks, but Israel believes negotiations are a dud
Opinion: PM's visit to Washington was meant to focus on tariffs, but took a turn when US president, with Netanyahu beside him, announced direct talks with Tehran on its nuclear program—catching Jerusalem off guard by the public, high-level disclosure
Nadav Eyal | 17:48 | 04.08.25
מסכים אדומים בוול סטריט
Israeli tech sector escapes US tariffs' direct blow but faces market fallout
Analysis: Tech community remains largely silent publicly, but privately many industry figures are voicing concern over dual threat: interruptions to global supply chains and looming risk of consumer slowdown
Calcalist | 09:51 | 04.08.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול
After rushed Trump meeting, Netanyahu returns home empty-handed
Analysis: U.S. president summons PM to stress a diplomatic path on Iran’s nuclear threat, keeps tariffs on Israeli goods, highlighting billions in American aid already given
Itamar Eichner | 07:04 | 04.08.25
איסמעיל הנייה, מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני, ובנימין נתניהו
Why Netanyahu’s ‘Qatar is not an enemy’ claim falls short
Opinion: Qatar funds nearly all Sunni terror groups, Muslim Brotherhood and jihadists who carry out atrocities, but with its vast wealth can buy positive coverage and recognition in the West
Dr. Yaron Friedman | 14:32 | 04.07.25
טילים איראן בדיווח של התקשורת המקומית
Israel and US must choose whether to strike Iran or negotiate with it
Opinion: Trump-Netanyahu meeting to weigh strike on Iran’s nuclear sites; in Washington, any decision will factor in potential impact of new war on global oil prices; Tehran, meanwhile, seems unfazed by threats and ultimatums
Yossi Yehoshua | 13:11 | 04.07.25
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