The Media Line
‘We are prepared to move from defense to offense’: Israel signals harder line in Gaza
Military leaders warn that failure to disarm Hamas could trigger renewed operations even as diplomacy moves forward.
Afghanistan marks Soviet withdrawal anniversary as Taliban rule draws global scrutiny
Damascus says it took over Ash Shaddadi base as part of US-coordination framework
NRB convention to spotlight Israel, Iran, antisemitism, and AI
Voices from the Arab press: Davos 2026, Trump's Board of Peace, Saudi Arabia, feminism
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Can US-Iran war be averted as Tehran obfuscates in Oman talks? - analysis
“Iranian officials often say they want negotiations, but when negotiations start, they hesitate,” said Serhan Afacan, head of the Center for Iranian Studies in Ankara.
Reports point to defiance within IRGC after mass killings in Iran
Some Iranian military personnel are dissatisfied with the killing of protesters; a member of the IRGC in Tehran says he has resigned.
From Kassel to the home front: Holocaust survival story guides deputy commander’s service
A grandson of a Holocaust survivor on memory, duty, and why “never again” demands action.
Canada faces questions after closing Holocaust, antisemitism envoy office
The dissolution of Canada's Office of the Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism has raised concerns among local Jewish groups.
Pakistan working with regional states to ease US-Iran tensions, PM says
For Pakistan, the stakes are practical as well as political: avoiding a broader conflict near its borders, protecting trade routes and energy flows, and limiting instability.
IMTM 2026 draws bigger crowds as Israel tests the first steps of tourism’s return
At the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2026, the change was evident from the outset.There was a steady current of visitors moving between booths, and the exchanges felt purposeful.
Why does Hamas’ mandatory disarmament remain so elusive?
Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, say they will not release billions in rebuilding aid until Hamas disarms and enforceable security guarantees are in place.
US President Trump signs budget with $4 billion for Israel, ban on UNRWA funding
The measure includes provisions restricting US funding to several international institutions. It bars financial support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees,
I traveled from Israel to Spain to convert new Jews. A single ‘Sababa’ made me feel safer - opinion
No matter how unjustly countries treat Israel and their local Jewish populations, we traveling mohalim must make the journey to ensure our most sacred tradition continues, even on the hardest days.
