Trump lost in Iran: How does he get out? No amount of late-night posting and Fox News bluster can make this world-historical humiliation look like victory Salon · Apr 26
In a war with no winners, Netanyahu looks like the biggest loser As Iran and US agree fragile ceasefire, Israel’s conflict has turned out to be a bust and, say opponents, ‘a political disaster’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Shot in the head or pounded by Israeli bombs: How a week of bloodshed shattered Syria’s fragile peace IN FOCUS: Bel Trew reports on the sectarian conflict that once again threatens to tear Syria apart The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
How Trump’s walkaway diplomacy enabled Israel’s worst impulses The common perception is that Trump has largely moved on, leaving an emboldened Netanyahu to his own devices The Guardian - US · May 6, 2025
In Israel, dread and rage haunt the streets. Netanyahu is exploiting that When I visited Israel this week, it seemed time had stood still since 7 October. I saw pain and grief, but little sign of hope, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025
‘Repercussions are inevitable’: unease in Israel over Hezbollah pager attack Israeli commentators and analysts question timing of explosions and what they will lead to The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
Israeli assassinations push Middle East to most dangerous point yet ‘People are not understanding the gravity of what this is,’ one analyst tells Bel Trew The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024
IDF says it has found Hamas tunnel shaft at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza Israeli military also claims to have uncovered a vehicle with weapons belonging to the group The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023
Making Sense Of The Jenin Raid Israel's military operation in Jenin has ended and the IDF has withdrawn from the Palestinian town Zenger · Jul 9, 2023
Decision to Exempt Ultra-Orthodox from Military Service Threatens Netanyahu’s Coalition Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to implement the terms stipulated by his extremist allies relating to expanding the Jewish settlements in the Palestinian territories and exempting ultra-Orthodox Jews from military service. Following the developments, protest leaders against the government issued statements calling for the expansion of demonstrations, and officers… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 15, 2023
Palestinian Authority Stops Contacts with Tel Aviv After Nablus Operation The Palestinian Authority (PA) stopped all contact with Tel Aviv in response to the Israeli military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, which killed 11 Palestinians. Palestinian sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that the Authority was dealt a treacherous blow two days after it withdrew the Security Council draft… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023
Iran gloats, America plots, but even a nuclear deal will not tame Tehran As Khamenei crows over Rushdie, Biden seeks a revived pact. But make no mistake: this poisonous regime will always need its Great Satan The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022
Bennett Warning Iran: Our New Rule Is ‘Whoever Sends Attacks Will Pay the Price’ Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned on Sunday Iran from any attempts to attack Israelis in overseas locations, stressing that “whoever sends” such attacks will pay the price. “We are currently witnessing Iranian attempts to attack Israelis in various overseas locations. The security services of the State of Israel are… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 20, 2022