Israel said to have built secret base in Iraqi desert to support Iran air campaign
The Times of Israel, May 10, 2026
Putin: Russia-China interaction is most important factor in stabilizing int’l relations
China Global TN, May 10, 2026
Middle East hostilities rapidly burn out global oil reserves — Bloomberg
TASS Russian News Agency, May 10, 2026
Settlers dig up Palestinian grave near Sha-Nur, forcing family to relocate burial
Amir Bohbot, The Jerusalem Post, May 9, 2026
Settlers force Palestinians to exhume body from West Bank grave
lior Ben Ari, YNet News, May 9, 2026
Palestinian journalist details Israeli food rations after losing 130 pounds in jail
The Times of Israel, May 9, 2026
Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’
Olivia Ireland, BBC, May 9, 2026
US consumer sentiment hits record low in May amid inflation fears
Jin Mengyuan, China Global TN, May 9, 2026
Only 150 warnings for 3,500 strikes: The myth of systematic Israeli alerts in Lebanon
Enzo Quenescourt, Gabriel Blondel, L’Orient Today, May 9, 2026
400 suspects, 1,164 prosecutors: how Israel’s October 7 trials take shape
Tova Zimuky, YNet News, May 9, 2026
Israel continues rampage of southern Lebanon, extending its deadly attacks to the Chouf
L’Orient Today, May 9, 2026
Iranian Propaganda vs. U.S. Talking Points: How We Determined the Real Damage to U.S. Military Bases
Aric Toler, Devon Lum, Natalie Reneau, Aaron Byrd, Zach Caldwell, The New York Times, May 8, 2026
Arab Sources: Diminishing U.S. Interest in Gaza Hinders Progress in Talks; Israel Tightening Its Hold on Strip
Jack Khoury, Haaretz, May 8, 2026
Deadly Israeli Strikes Erode Cease-Fire in Lebanon
Euan Ward, Abi Latif Dahir, The New York Times, May 9, 2026
Israel threatening 7 villages in south Lebanon; residents are evacuating
Ghadir Hamadi, Yara Malke, L’Orient Today, May 8, 2026
Americans hail Pope Leo XIV as ‘breath of fresh air’ one year in, as Trump clashes linger
Maya Yang, The Guardian, May 8, 2026
About 8,000 bodies remain trapped under rubble in Gaza
TASS Russian News Agency, May 8, 2026
Cuban FM says new US sanctions confirm ‘genocidal intent’
China Global TN, May 8, 2026
Vatican stresses need for peace as Rubio meets pope amid strained relations
Lorenzo Tondo, The Guardian, May 8, 2026
Gaza rebuild priced at $71 billion, with most homes and nearly all businesses destroyed
Sameer Hashmi, BBC, May 7, 2026
Iranian FM says navigation in Strait of Hormuz will return to normal if war ends permanently
Egypt Today, May 7, 2026
Iran FM visit to China highlights role of Beijing’s peace proposal
China Global TN, May 7, 2026
UNRWA faces $100m-$200m budget deficit, official warns
The Jordan Times, May 7, 2026
Israeli man charged with religious hate crime after attacking French nun in Jerusalem
Al Arabiya, May 7, 2026
Western media narrative on Iran is “deeply misleading”: British independent correspondent
Bushra Shaikh, The Tehran Times, May 6, 2026
Israel’s Financial Chokehold on the Palestinians Is the Twin of Settler Terrorism
Amira Hass, Haaretz, May 7, 2026
Gaza rebuild priced at $71 billion, with most homes and nearly all businesses destroyed
Nurit Yohanan, The Times of Israel, May 6, 2026
What I witnessed in Iran challenges dominant Western narratives: American journalist
Christopher Helali, The Tehran Times, May 6, 2026
Iranian president discusses regional peace with Iraqi, French leaders in calls
The Tehran Times, May 6, 2026
Mission is to preach peace, says Pope in response to Trump attacks
Madeline Halpert, Robert Greenall, BBC, May 5, 2026
Israel’s Military Supremacy Has Become a Trap. Regional Parity May Break the Cycle of Conflict
Hanin Majadli, Haaretz, May 5, 2026
Two million airline seats cut amid soaring jet fuel prices
Gwyn Topham, The Guardian, May 5, 2026
With World Distracted by War, Extremist Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank
Natan Odenheimer, David Halbfinger, Fatima AbdulKarim, The New York Times, May 4, 2026
A Child Born, a Father Dead: IDF’s West Bank Commander Says They’re Killing Like It’s ’67
Nagham Zbeedat, Haaretz, May 4, 2026
West Bank IDF Chief Admits Unequal Rules for Shooting Palestinians and Jews, Citing ‘Societal Consequences’
Josh Breiner, Haaretz, May 4, 2026
Israel lacks troops and ammo for a prolonged war
Wesam Bahrani, The Tehran Times, May 4, 2026
Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The New York Times, May 3, 2026
With sights on Iran, Israel greenlights multi-billion dollar F-15, F-35 deal
Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner, YNet News, May 3, 2026
Top cops attend Ben Gvir’s birthday, where cakes decorated with nooses take center stage
Charlie Summers, The Times of Israel, May 3, 2026
Israel said it’s applyin g the Gaza model in Lebanon. This is what the devastation looks like
Samuel Granados, Abdi Latif Dahir, Sanjana Varghese, The New York Times, May 3, 2026
Post Oct. 7 world: Israel to purchase 50 F-35s, 25 new F-15s, doubling fleet sizes
Yonah Jeremy Bob, The Jerusalem Post, May 3, 2026
Country, Interrupted: War Has Triggered Clinical Mental Illness in Millions of Israelis
Gid’on Lev, Haaretz; May 2, 2026
Cuban president slams new US sanctions as ‘genocidal blockade’
China Global TN, May 2, 2026
Gaza flotilla activists claim IDF troops ‘violently attacked’ them
Daniel Bettini, YNet News, May 1, 2026
U.S. to Reportedly Close Israel Command Center Overseeing Gaza Truce as Trump Plan Stalls, Sources Say
Reuters, Jonathan Lis, Haaretz, May 1, 2026
Artemis II astronauts underscore our shared humanity, in historic UN visit
UN News, May 1, 2026
A New Library in Gaza Rises From the Ashes of Destruction
Nagham Zbeedat, Haaretz, April-May 2026
Plague of rats and insects provides latest challenge for war-shattered Gazans
Khaled Mohamed, UN News, April-May 2026
Gazans face hunger crisis as aid blockade nears two months
UN News, April-May 2026
Tehran’s embattled Jewish community endures despite Israeli bombing of synagogue
Mohammad Mohsenifar, Stefanie Glinsky, The Guardian, April 24, 2026
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