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July 13, 2026

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As US-Iran fighting resumes, Israel weighs 3 options with restraint winning, for now

Despite Israel's military readiness to resume strikes on Iran, officials say looming elections make Netanyahu more likely to stay out unless Tehran forces his hand.

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Former Israeli army chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot speaks during the launch of the Yashar party's election campaign in Hod Aharon, in central Israel, on June 30, 2026.

New Israeli election poll puts Eisenkot ahead of Netanyahu: What to know

Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party has now bypassed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud in the polls, cementing his status as Netanyahu’s main opponent.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (not shown) for bilateral talks at Beştepe Presidential Compound during the NATO Summit on July 08, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey. Leaders from NATO's 32 countries, plus NATO allies like Ukraine, gathered in the Turkish capital to discuss a range of issues involving spending targets, defense industrial production, and support for Ukraine, among other topics. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Trump declares MoU with Iran 'over' as Hegseth cancels trip to Israel

Trump said diplomacy with Tehran was “a waste of time” after renewed attacks around Hormuz, as US defense chief reportedly cancels Israel visit.

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Trump's F-35 push for Turkey runs into CAATSA — and Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) welcomes US President Donald Trump (R) upon his arrival on Air Force One at Etimesgut Air Base near Ankara, on July 7, 2026, before attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Israel, Greece conduct military drills ahead of NATO summit in Turkey

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Samuel Wendel

Senior Market Research Analyst

In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech

Adam Lucente

News and Business Correspondent

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Jack Dutton

Chief Business Correspondent

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Ben Caspit

Israel Columnist

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Francesco Schiavi

In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance

Rina Bassist

Associate Editor (Israel)

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Isaac Herzog

Isaac Herzog elected Israel’s next president

With the support of an historic majority of 87 parliamentarians, Jewish Agency chair Isaac Herzog has been elected Israel’s 11th president.

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In first for Israel, Arab party speaks with official voice in coalition talks

Whatever the outcome of tonight's talks on the composition of a new government, Raam head Mansour Abbas had already made history by openly participating in the negotiations for the change coalition.

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Israel to get own cloud in deals with Amazon, Google

In a bold move, Israel has signed a series of contracts with Amazon Web Services and Google to provide the government with cloud services.

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Israeli officials play down IDF chief’s comments about bombed Gaza tower

Defense Minister Benny Gantz dismissed Kochavi's comments as illustrative, not literal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, to deliver a political statement in Jerusalem, on May 30, 2021.

Netanyahu heads for opposition benches

The next government is not composed yet, but outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is already preparing his next campaign for the premiership from the opposition benches.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wearing a mask for protection against the coronavirus, attends a special Cabinet meeting on the occasion of Jerusalem Day at the city's municipality building, Jerusalem, May 9, 2021.

Improbable coalition of three rivals readies to topple Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled Israel for 12 consecutive years, so it took a coalition of strange political partners to finally oust him from his position.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry in Cairo, Egypt, May 30, 2021.

Israel’s FM in Cairo discusses Gaza truce, possible prisoner exchange

While Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi met in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Tel Aviv with Egyptian intelligence service head Abbas Kamel.

Israeli Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar delivers a speech during a UN Human Rights Council emergency meeting on occupied Palestinian territory including East Jerusalem in Geneva on May 27, 2021.

On backdrop of Gaza escalation, Israel-Europe rift widens

On the backdrop of the Gaza escalation and European abstention at the UN Human Rights Council vote, mistrust keeps growing between Jerusalem and Brussels.

Naftali Bennett, leader of the Israeli right-wing Yamina party, blows kisses as he greets supporters at his party's campaign headquarters after the end of voting in the fourth national election in two years, Tel Aviv, Israel, March 24, 2021.

Israel’s Naftali Bennett opts for ousting Netanyahu

Yamina leader Naftali Bennett announced yesterday that he intends to join Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid to form a government of change that will end the yearslong rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

An Israeli buys Bitcoins, at the cryptocurrency "Bitcoin Change" shop, Tel Aviv, Israel, Jan. 17, 2018.

Israel could get own digital coin

Joining the global race, the Bank of Israel presented last week the model it recommends for the digital shekel coin.

Supporters of the Shiite Hezbollah movement watch as the movement's leader Hassan Nasrallah delivers a speech on a screen in the southern city of Nabatieh, Lebanon, Jan. 12, 2020.

Israel fears Hamas, Hezbollah coordinating attacks

The IDF worries about the simultaneous speeches this week of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas Gaza commander Yahya Sinwar, as both groups could launch simultaneous and coordinated attacks against Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a memorial ceremony for the fallen of the Altalena at the Nachalat Yitzhak cemetery in the coastal city of Tel Aviv, on May 26, 2021.

Netanyahu blasts UN right council's probe as 'shameful'

The UN Human Rights Council voted on Thursday to establish a “Commission of Inquiry” to investigate rights violations in Israel and the Palestinian territories.