Middle East

Israelis, Americans should prepare for new sextortion scam, expert warns ‘Post’

A new AI-driven sextortion scam preys on high-net-worth individuals via manipulated video calls. Israeli cybersecurity experts warn that the fraud is spreading from the US to Israel.

ILLUSTRATION of cybercrime and hacking activity with a laptop displaying a pirate symbol while a hooded person uses a digital tablet in a dark environment in Paris, France, April 28, 2026.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 11, 2026.

The end of the Turkish republic - opinion

US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa holds an "America is back" hat signed by US President Donald Trump next to Lebanon Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington DC, April 23, 2026.

Lebanon peace talks expose a widening rift between Europe, the region - opinion

US President Donald Trump reacts as he boards Air Force One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

Former Mossad official says Trump naive about Iran, misunderstands Middle East diplomacy


'Iran is acting like Israel on October 8': Expert warns why Tehran is taking bigger risks

According to Adiri, the recent confrontations with Iran are shaping a new reality in the Middle East and forcing Israel to reexamine the limits of the campaign.

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.

Why isn't the war that was supposed to be over, over? - analysis

President Trump is trying to keep negotiations alive. Iran has shown it can still impose costs. Israel is trying to preserve deterrence without losing Washington’s diplomatic framework.

An Israeli Air Force fighter jet flies over central Israel amid the ongoing war between Israel, Iran and Hezbollah, March 12, 2026.

Trump says Iran 'all talk, no action,' as US, allies denounce Tehran for plotting worldwide attacks

Israel should have seized Iran's uranium during Operation Roaring Lion, Gallant says • Ramat David Airbase hit by missile fragment earlier this week, IDF confirms to 'Post'

IDF soldiers conducting counterterrorism operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, published May 24, 2026.

The repricing of Iran: Why the Persian Gulf’s economic future runs through Tehran - opinion

Dubai became a genuine destination for vacationers as well as for professionals making decisions about where to plan their lives. Saudi Arabia embarked on its own lofty ambitions with Vision 2030.

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Most Israelis oppose ending Iran war under current terms as faith in Trump sees decline - poll

Additionally, most Israelis oppose ending the war with Iran under current conditions, while a majority also say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not run in the next Knesset election.

US President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting at the White House, last month.

Israel beats enemies on multiple fronts but risks diplomatic setbacks - analysis

Israel has strengthened militarily across Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria since October 7, but its diplomatic influence has fallen, potentially limiting long-term strategic gains.

An illustrative image of an Israeli flag on top of a map of the Levant region of the Middle East.

The battle over deterrence may shape Israel’s future security - opinion

As Iran tests Israel’s red lines, the real battle may be over the credibility of Israeli deterrence.

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

Iran’s missile strikes may embolden Hezbollah to challenge Lebanon’s leadership - analysis

Hezbollah is seeking to use recent Iranian missile attacks on Israel to regain influence in Lebanon, pushing the government toward a more pro-Iran stance.

People hold Hezbollah flags while commemorating Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 25, 2026.

US strikes Iran in retaliation for helicopter hit, state media denies Iranian involvement

Tehran willing to negotiate if US behavior changes, says top Iranian official • Ben-Gvir proposes arrests of Hezbollah members • Direct hit from Iranian missile damaged four houses in West Bank town

Part of an Iranian ballistic missile is seen in the desert near Vered Yeriho in the West Bank after being fired toward Israel from Iran, June 8, 2026.

Testing EU-Israel relations - opinion

The political mood across much of Europe is too far gone for the EU’s strong criticism of Israel.

A VIEW from a drone shows the European Union flags outside the European Commission headquarters, known as the Berlaymont building in Brussels, in 2026.