Washington
No clear objectives for US military action in Iran, officials say
Senior US officials are unclear on Trump's objectives for military action in Iran, as indirect talks continue in Oman amid rising tensions.
Why America's Western lens fails to understand Middle East dynamics - opinion
Elias Rodriguez indicted on terrorism charges over killing of two Israeli diplomats in Washington
Has the West handed Iran's regime its survival? - comment
Gulf turns to Israel for security as Washington pivots inwards - opinion
The Gulf states must decide who protects their security interests as the US steps back.
Israeli, American strategies on Iran diverge as timelines shrink, and risks grow - analysis
Geography, military exposure, and political constraints push Jerusalem and Washington to assess the same intelligence through very different clocks.
IDF chief Eyal Zamir tries to wear down Israel Katz on next Navy chief pick
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged the defense minister to swiftly approve his nominee for navy chief, escalating a months long dispute over senior appointments.
Legitimizing Syria’s jihadists threatens Israel and the West - opinion
The US policy toward Syria’s jihadists treats them as partners, and history shows that mistake leads to more conflict.
‘Making Kiss-story’: DC’s lovebirds break record for most couples kissing under mistletoe
The record-breaking kiss took place at 5 p.m., when the couples simultaneously kissed for five seconds underneath the National Mistletoe.
Trump adds plaques criticizing Biden, Obama on White House ‘Walk of Fame’
One plaque refers to "Barack Hussein Obama," the first Black US president, and describes the two-term president as "one of the most divisive political figures in American history."
Trump’s strategy exposes Netanyahu’s dangerous miscalculation - opinion
Israel’s Syria and Palestinian policies may collide with President Donald Trump's push for stability in the region.
Trump looking into whether Israel violated ceasefire by killing Hamas leader
Sa’ad, the former deputy commander of Hamas's military wing and one of the architects of Hamas’s October 7 attacks, was killed in an Israeli strike over the weekend.
Egyptian President Sisi to visit Washington for Trump meeting, may meet with Netanyahu - report
Subjects to be discussed at the meeting include the relations between Egypt and Israel in the aftermath of the war in Gaza.
Trump troop deployments to US cities have cost more than $340 million, senator says
Senator Tammy Duckworth's office said she had received the cost estimates from the Trump administration.
