Explainer Turkey slams France-Cyprus military pact as East Med rivalries deepen Ankara says a defense deal between France and the Republic of Cyprus risks upsetting the island’s delicate balance, as defense ties among Cyprus, Greece, Israel and France deepen. Turkey
Analysis 'We are already hearing the bus': Israeli insiders fear Netanyahu is losing Trump’s backing on Iran “He couldn’t afford a confrontation with Trump, who was the last asset he had left,” a Netanyahu associate told Al-Monitor, describing the prime minister’s struggle to balance pressure for retaliation against Iran with the need to preserve his alliance with the US president. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Vance says US and Israel's 'interests diverge' on Iran nuclear issue: What to know The rare admission by top Trump administration official comes as polling show US alignment with Israel in war against Iran is political baggage among a growing number of Republican voters. United States
US military helped Israel intercept Iran's missiles: What to know Iranian barrages targeting Israel came after Israeli warplanes struck the outskirts of Beirut, despite the White House publicly signaling its opposition to such strikes. Iran
Analysis Why Iran strikes on Kuwait pose dilemma for US Navy’s blockade By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Hezbollah, Israel tensions heat up over border US-led mediation over Israel's maritime borders with Lebanon complicated by border tensions with Israel. Israel
Israeli army chief in Morocco for first visit The Rabat visit of IDF chief Aviv Kochavi reflects rapprochement between the countries on regional security cooperation. Israel
Israel concerned Russia may create obstacles to Jewish emigration Two weeks after a letter to that effect, Jerusalem fears that Moscow is serious in its intention to shut down Jewish Agency activities of helping Jewish immigration to Israel. Israel
Biden captures Israeli hearts On the strategic level, the visit of US President Joe Biden to Israel generated mixed results, but on the level of image and intimacy, Biden captured the hearts of Israeli citizens. Israel
Israel, US, India, UAE hold virtual summit on food security, clean energy During US President Joe Biden's trip to Israel, the leaders the two countries met virtually with those of India and the United Arab Emirates to discuss food security and clean energy. Israel
Biden, Lapid sign Jerusalem Declaration While the document lays out a platform for continued US-Israeli cooperation, there are still signs the two are divided on diplomacy with Tehran. Israel
Biden arrives in Israel Israeli official sources said yesterday the centerpiece of President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel would be an unprecedented Jerusalem Declaration, outlining the strategic partnership between the two countries. Israel
Israel puts finishing touches on preparations for Biden visit Jerusalem has been decorated with 1,000 American and Israeli flags ahead of US President Joe Biden's arrival tomorrow. Israel
Israel redefines ties with NATO as security provider During a visit of a NATO parliamentary delegation, Israel showcased high tech capabilities. Israel
Israeli leaders ask Palestinian president for 'calm' ahead of Biden visit Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapids says he would not rule out a meeting with Palestnian President Mahmoud Abbas. Israel
Lapid makes campaign calculations as Biden's visit to Israel approaches Just four months ahead of general elections in Israel, US President Joe Biden's visit is sure to have an affect on Prime Minister Yair Lapid's campaign. Israel
Israel, US sign agreement to facilitate visa waiver program Israeli and American representatives have signed an information-sharing agreement needed for Israel to join the US Visa Waiver program, but the hurdle of Knesset approval remains. Israel
