The hills of Samaria: The northern West Bank between politics and daily life
Reporter's Notebook: The hills of Samaria: The northern West Bank between politics and daily life
Middle East
United States faces crossroads in Iraq as new prime minister is appointed - analysis
Palestinian Authority continues to pay terrorists, US State Department report confirms
Netanyahu urges Trump to cap Lebanon talks at two-three weeks amid IDF restraint - report
US seeks new int'l coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, internal cable says
US embassies should deliver the demarche orally to partner nations by May 1, but not to Russia, China, Belarus, Cuba, and "other US adversaries," said the cable.
Twelve IDF soldiers wounded in Hezbollah drone strike, CENTCOM prepares renewed strikes on Iran
Mojtaba Khamenei: Hormuz's new management will bring calm • Netanyahu pushes for new deadline on Lebanon talks • Surveillance drone downed near US embassy in Baghdad
CENTCOM prepares 'short and powerful' wave of strikes on Iran, Trump to be briefed on plan - Axios
Another plan expected to be shared with Trump focuses on taking over part of Hormuz to reopen it to commercial shipping, the report added, noting that such an operation may involve ground forces.
Iranian soccer officials claim 'inappropriate behavior' at Toronto airport
The Iranian delegation was on its way to Vancouver for the FIFA Congress, set to host representatives of all 211 member associations.
Navy detains over 20 Gaza flotilla ships, 175 activists en route to Israel
Leading up to the reports of Israeli boarding, the activist ships were allegedly approached by Israeli fast boats "pointing lasers and semi-automatic assault weapons."
Trump: Iranian naval blockade stays until Tehran agrees to nuclear deal - Axios
US President Donald Trump says Iran will remain under a naval blockade until a nuclear deal is reached, with CENTCOM preparing for potential military strikes if negotiations fail.
Defense Minister: Counterterrorism law allows seizure of Gaza flotilla's property
Defense Minister Israel Katz cites Section 56(b) of the Counterterrorism Law to explain the seizure of property linked to terrorist activities, as the Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail for Gaza.
‘No longer a trustworthy humanitarian organization’: NGO Monitor releases report on MSF’s failings
NGO Monitor reports that Doctors Without Borders abandoned neutrality in its Gaza coverage, favoring Hamas narratives while downplaying the group's actions.
WATCH: Israel promotes Lebanon peace message in Times Square amid ceasefire talks
"Peace with Lebanon is possible and can happen soon. The world must destroy Hezbollah, which is an Iranian proxy that has destroyed Lebanon," says Consul General Ofir Akunis
How do Israel, China view their dispute over Iran - analysis
China has managed to maintain mostly positive relations with both Tehran and Jerusalem, being an important trade partner of Israel while having strategic ties with Iran.
