Trump again claims peace deal with Iran is near
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Iran-US war latest: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran’s military targets after missile attack - Explosions were reported in several cities, including Tehran and Isfahan
If President Trump forces Israel to stand down against Iran, analysts say, it could leave Israel hindered from responding forcefully to attacks by Hezbollah.
Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.
Fakhri Abu Diab fought for decades to save his home. For decades, Israel has worked to expand the Jewish presence in annexed east Jerusalem — the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and home
Since Mr Trump first announced a ceasefire with Iran on April 8th, Israel has tried to decouple the Lebanese front from the Iranian one and continue its campaign against Hizbullah. For the president, the priority is reaching a deal with Iran. Increasingly, he seems to have concluded that doing so will require him to impose limits on Israel.
There are already potentially early signs that Egypt is seeking advanced weaponry from a state that Israel has much less influence over.
Locals displaced from southern Lebanese towns and cities on evacuation orders from Israel's military now fear Israel will occupy their homes permanently, or continue to expand its invasion.
The world is betting on Israel's future. The challenge now is ensuring that the workers, exporters, tourism businesses, young families, and future olim who built that success are not burdened by it. Opinion.