Land convoy sets out from Libya as part of Gaza flotilla effort
Michael Starr, The Jerusalem Post, May 17, 2026
IDF faces looming manpower gap as ultra-Orthodox draft fight stalls service extension
Sarah Ben Nun, The Jerusalem Post, May 17, 2026
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Warrants for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Other Israeli Officials
Liza Rozovsky, Haaretz, May 17, 2026
UN chief welcomes 45-day extension of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
China Global TN, May 17, 2026
Beirut Fears That Israel Is Eyeing a ‘Gaza Model’ for South Lebanon – as Iran Aims to Wreck Progress, Too
Zvi Bar’el, Haaretz, May 17, 2026
Hezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against Israel
Luke Unger, Adam Durbin, BBC, May 17, 2026
Despite the extension of the truce, Israel intensifies attacks on the districts of Saida, Nabatieh and Sour
AFP, L’Orient Today, May 16, 2026
Lebanon says 18 killed, 124 wounded in Israeli strikes over past day
Jack Khoury, Yaniv Kubovich, Haaretz, May 16, 2026
Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension
Brandon Drenon, Yang Tian, BBC, May 16, 2026
In the Palestinian Village Where a Man Was Buried Twice in a Day, Residents Are Still Stunned
Gideon Levy, Alex Levac, Haaretz, May 16, 2026
With Hamas leader gone, Gaza enters next phase: ‘Disarmament is possible’
Itamar Eichner, YNet News, May 16, 2026
Israeli military strikes add to civilian suffering in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon
UN News, May 15, 2026
Smotrich: End division of West Bank into Areas A, B and C; it all belongs to Israel
Emanuel Fabian, Nurit Yohanan, The Times of Israel, May 15, 2026
His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the body
Wyre Davies, BBC, May 15, 2026
Lebanon PM says country has had enough ‘reckless’ wars for foreign interests
Al Arabiya, May 15, 2026
‘It started on October 7’: How war reshaped Israel’s defense-tech boom
Anna Ahronheim, The Jerusalem Post, May 15, 2026
Iran guarantees safe passage through Hormuz Strait for all vessels after end of war — MFA
TASS Russian News Agency, May 15, 2026
CGTN Poll: 71.6% say new positioning for China-US relations injects stability into the world
China Global TN, May 15, 2026
Germany’s Merz: I wouldn’t advise my children to live in US
Al Arabiya, May 15, 2026
BRICS Foreign Ministers call on Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon
TASS Russian News Agencies, May 15, 2026
Everybody Loses in the Cynical Israeli-Palestinian Sexual Violence Competition
Dahlia Scheindlin, Haaretz, May 15, 2026
Ben-Gvir declares ownership of Temple Mount as activists clash in Jerusalem ahead of flag march
The Jerusalem Post, May 14, 2026
Israeli Teens Rampage Through Muslim Quarter in Old City, Haaretz Reporter Attacked
Linda Dayan, Nir Hasson, Haaretz, May 14, 2026
Trapped by Mobs on Jerusalem Day: Far-right Jewish Rage Didn’t Spare Journalists
Linda Dayan, Haaretz, May 14, 2026
IDF says south Lebanon strikes killed over 20 Hezbollah operatives in the past day
Emanuel Fabian, The Times of Israel, May 14, 2026
Trump’s War Is Punishing the Poor, Starting at the Gas Pump
Jeff D Colgan, The New York Times, May 14, 2026
New Gaza-bound flotilla sets sail from Turkey: Organizer
AFP, Al Arabiya, May 14, 2026
Gaza-bound flotilla led by Mavi Marmara organizers sets sail from Turkey with 53 vessels
Itamar Eichner, YNet News, May 14, 2026
Saudi Arabia proposes non-aggression pact between Iran, Middle Eastern states — newspaper
TASS Russian News Agency, May 14, 2026
Beirut’s demands, Israel’s terms, and Washington’s stance: Behind the scenes of the negotiations
Mounir Rabih, L’Orient Today, May 14, 2026
How Hezbollah redefines the concept of asymmetric warfare
Wesam Bahrani, The Tehran Times, May 13, 2026
Israeli strikes on highway south of Beirut kill 8, including 2 children, Lebanon says
Emanuel Fabian, Agencies, The Times of Israel, May 13, 2026
Diesel crisis deepens as Hormuz conflict bites
The Tehran Times, May 13, 2026
Hezbollah chief: Iran-US deal is best chance to end Israeli ‘aggression’ in Lebanon
Lazar Berman, Agencies, The Times of Israel, May 12, 2026
Iran War Chokes ‘Major Driver’ of Global Economy
Christina Lu, Keith Johnson, Foreign Policy, May 11, 2026
Why is the world watching the upcoming China-US summit?
China Global TN, May 11, 2026
The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians
Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times, May 11, 2026
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
Zamir warns Knesset that military urgently needs more soldiers amid multifront war
Stav Levaton, The Times of Israel, May 10, 2026
Middle East hostilities rapidly burn out global oil reserves — Bloomberg
TASS Russian News Agency, May 10, 2026
Israeli Settlers in the West Bank Refuse to Let Dead Palestinians Rest in Peace
Holding Palestinians’ Dead: Once Strategy, Now Retribution
Israel Continues to Hold 776 Bodies of Identified Palestinians, Other Nationals
Gideon Levy, Haaretz, May 9, 2026 / Haaretz Editorial, February 2, 2026 / Amira Hass, February 1, 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
Lebanon war leaves families foraging for food despite ceasefire
Daniel Johnson, UN News, 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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