Middle East

Arrests target senior figures in the reformist front following criticism of authorities’ handling of recent demonstration

Netanyahu’s urgent trip to Washington comes amid Israeli concerns over stalled Iran talks and U.S. envoy responses, with Jerusalem worried about gaps on missiles and regional threat

Paraguay reaffirms support for Israel as Sa'ar calls for Hamas disarmament and regional security measures

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to visit Washington on Wednesday as the second round of talks is not yet set up

The Israeli leader's latest trip to Washington was initially scheduled to take place February 18-22, yet the meeting was pushed forward by a week following a request from Jerusalem

Hours after Trump says 'It'll be different than last time. And we have a big armada. We have a big fleet heading in that direction. It'll be there pretty soon. So we'll see how that works out'

The Palestinian cause is 'the defining question of justice in West Asia and beyond. It's the strategic and moral compass of our region. It is a test of whether international law has meaning'

"I told U.S. negotiators: you have 2 options, war and diplomacy. Our option is diplomacy but we are even more prepared for both than before. U.S. attack against us will draw entire region into war'

The meeting comes amid efforts to advance the implementation of the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire

'We'll see what the deal is. It'll be different than last time. And we have a big armada. We have a big fleet heading in that direction. It'll be there pretty soon'

The New York Times reports that Iran could be willing to offer a long-term suspension of its nuclear program in return for sanctions relief

Israeli police and the Shin Bet have arrested two Israeli citizens in their 20s from the Jerusalem area on suspicion of carrying out missions for Iranian intelligence in exchange for digital payments

Upcoming US–Iran negotiations will primarily focus on Tehran’s nuclear program, but officials say the sides have agreed to also address ballistic missiles and regional activities

A 22-year-old Beit Shemesh man, Elimelekh Stern, was convicted of plotting acts including threats, vandalism, and other operations during the war while working with Iranian handlers

The IDF says it is carrying out strikes on Hezbollah terror targets in multiple areas across Lebanon

U.S.-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Friday in Oman are back on after regional allies urged Washington not to walk away, despite sharp disagreements over the scope and format of the negotiations

A senior Iranian official said to Reuters that talks with US in Oman will be limited to nuclear program, and discussion about missile program is ‘off the table’

Among the goods trafficked were large quantities of cigarettes and tobacco, smartphones, batteries, communications equipment, and some classified as dual-use items with potential military applications

IDF says it struck a Hamas Nukhba commander behind the Oct. 7 Nir Oz attack after a ceasefire violation in Gaza wounded an Israeli officer.

Omar Shakir and Milena Ansari step down, citing leadership’s decision to halt a report alleging Israel's denial of the right of return as a “crime against humanity”

Six Iranian vessels ordered the tanker to stop, which sped away and was escorted by a US warship amid rising regional tensions

Witkoff met with Israeli PM Netanyahu and security officials in Israel on Tuesday amid heightened regional tensions

Ahead of a planned meeting with Iran's FM Araghchi in Istanbul on Friday, Witkoff is scheduled to travel to Israel on Monday, where he will meet Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday

Amid rising threats from Iran and fears of Hezbollah escalation, Israel’s Electric Company is conducting emergency drills simulating missile strikes on power stations and widespread blackouts