US/Israel vs Iran War
Iran’s Guards pen open letter to US midterm voters, urging them to reject ‘liar’ Trump
25-page message accuses US president of concealing 'peaceful nature' of Iran's nuclear program to drag the country into war, extends offer of 'coexistence' to American people The …
Report: Netanyahu met son of powerful Libyan general in Abu Dhabi
Italian daily suggests Saddam Haftar, whose warlord father rules the country's east and who's a contender for the presidency, sat down with the Israeli leader to secure support Th…
Netanyahu blames ‘small number’ of West Bank rioters as mass settler attack draws wide condemnation
Some right-wing politicians echo PM's rare rebuke of settler violence, after over 100 extremists attack Jalud; top settlement leader calls for police crackdown on attacks The post…
Herzog calls leaders of Jerusalem Reform synagogue after attacks, follows up with police
Series of incidents targeting the congregation in recent weeks includes break-ins, vandalism and harassment; three minors arrested The post Herzog calls leaders of Jerusalem Refor…
Book now! The Times of Israel presents three live events ahead of Israel’s fateful elections
We're holding a series of diverse and compelling English-language evenings in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with candidates, commentators and our own journalists. Join us! The post Book…
Iran threatens to attack Mideast infrastructure after Trump dismisses Hormuz proposal
Tehran awaiting 'final US response' from mediators to its demands for truce, end of blockade, and sanctions relief as preconditions for nuclear talks; Russia says Iran should stay…
Soaring costs in Iran could spur more diplomacy between Tehran and Washington
Economic strains are one reason Iran has agreed to the latest measure of diplomacy with the United States, as officials fear unrest due to spikes in the cost of living The post So…
Daily Briefing Sept. 29: Board of Peace envisions transformation in Gaza, and Israel
US bureau chief Jacob Magid brings us discussions on Gaza reconstruction and de-radicalization, Norway's thoughts on Israeli settler violence, and the US response to the UK's sanc…
Citing death threats, Democrats petition High Court for Shin Bet to guard Golan
Left-wing party claims the refusal so far to provide protection for party chair Yair Golan makes his campaigning opportunities unequal, and potentially deadly The post Citing deat…
18 lightly hurt in 8-car pileup on Route 6 in Lower Galilee, jamming holiday traffic
Crash between Iron and Ein Tut junctions briefly halts northbound flow; earlier, Deir Hanna resident dies after his car hit horse, becoming 337th road fatality this year The post …
Why is Israel so afraid of the film NAZA? We spoke to its directors – Stateside with Kai and Carter
When NAZA premiered at Venice earlier this month, it sent shockwaves across the globe. Composed of interviews with 24 anonymous Israeli intelligence officers and soldiers, NAZA is…
US news outlets ask court to restore White House access until legal dispute resolved
Attorney general insists access 'is a privilege, and not a right,' as CNN, MS NOW and Politico file request for injunction, after Trump administration abruptly revoked credentials…
GOP strategist Rove refuses to back Bo French in Texas state race over antisemitic remarks
Race for obscure Texas Railroad Commission office gets wide attention after Republicans step away from GOP candidate Bo French over his racially charged and antisemitic comments T…
US forces to exit Iraq after decades, leaving gap for Iran and fear of ISIS attacks
As Shiite groups celebrate withdrawal of American troops, Sunni tribal leader in Fallujah warns Iraq 'not fully ready' to secure itself, and 'creating a vacuum is what all Iraqis …
IDF kills commander of Hamas’s North Gaza Brigade in Gaza City airstrike
Izz al-Din al-Bik is 3rd Hamas brigade commander to be killed by Israel in recent weeks; separate strikes on Sunday killed Hamas moneyman and sniper, military says The post IDF ki…
Police probe Channel 13 journalist for alleged traffic violation at behest of Likud lawyer
Journalists' union questions motive after Raviv Drucker questioned over clip of him talking on the phone while driving during investigative program he hosts The post Police probe …
Over 100 settlers attack West Bank village, block Palestinian family’s return home
Three arrests so far, including two minors, after rioters burn homes and cars in Jalud overnight, throw stones at security forces; Haredi men assault Arabs outside Jerusalem's Old…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to create safe spaces around synagogues
After violent anti-Israel protest at LA synagogue, state enacts 100-foot buffer zone around all houses of worship; Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Hindu groups endorse, but Council on Am…
French far-right leader files suit over exposé purportedly revealing old antisemitic remarks
Investigative website says it reviewed dozens of private messages from early years of Jordan Bardella's career in National Front that showed pattern of antisemitic, conspiratorial…
Mad at PM, Haredi MKs said planning to allow formation of Eisenkot-led government
Pair of UTJ lawmakers reportedly planning to abstain if vote held to swear-in minority government headed by Yashar chief, amid anger at Netanyahu's failure to pass draft-dodging l…
Gazans desperate to leave still struggling to do so, even as Israel claims door is open
Trouble finding willing hosts, visa restrictions, onerous security checks and other bureaucratic hurdles mean exiting Gaza remains a lengthy, difficult task despite Jerusalem sayi…
Settlers said to torch Palestinian home during major overnight clash with Israeli troops
IDF trying to implement court ruling requiring it to enable return of Palestinians to homes violently taken over by settlers in July * Trump denies report that he’s considering of…
Saeid thought he could protest the Iranian regime freely in Australia. He feels like he’s being watched
Tehran’s long arm into Australia is intimidating and surveilling those who speak out against the regime, activists say, as pressure grows on the federal government to shut down th…
Trump denies willingness to give Iran sanctions relief in exchange for nuke concessions
US and Iranian officials speak separately with Qatari mediators on amended version of Iranian proposal that includes end to hostilities in Israeli-occupied south Lebanon, after Tr…