War and peace

Israel must convince the world to direct its pressure on the sponsors of terror - opinion

Israel deserves support and ethical defense; criticism is valid. Peace needs strength, wisdom, and diplomacy to end Hamas.

 Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a press conference, in Doha, Qatar, October 24, 2024.
 AN IDF tank is on the move near the border with the Gaza Strip, last week. Our soldiers will be the individual voices and the collective impetus for instilling a renewed awareness and spirit into our country, the writer asserts.

What Leo Tolstoy can teach us about 'the day after' in Gaza

Letters

Letters to the editor February 28, 2022: Fighting at any price

Trilateral naval exercise with Iran, Russia and China in Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean, Dec. 2019

Iran not heading to war but not afraid of conflict


Lebanon's Aoun warns Israel would bear results of any attack

The frontier between the two countries has remained calm since Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah traded fire on Sunday.

Lebanese President Michel Aoun addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 21, 2017.

Poland marks 80th anniversary of start of World War Two

After the war, its shattered capital of Warsaw had to rise again from ruins and Poland remained under Soviet domination until 1989.

THE BLITZ of London during World War II serves as the backdrop for the latest Maisie Dobbs novel.

The seven fronts: Horror on the front lines vs. tranquility on home front

Five times Israel found itself in such scenarios, in which there was a clear distinction between the blood, sweat and horrors of the front lines and the relative tranquility of the home front.

The seven fronts

Above the Fold: Why the US cares about the Middle East

I have pondered this question over and over in recent years. The phenomenon dubbed the “Deal of the Century” just adds to my curiosity.

White House senior adviser Jared Kushner delivers remarks on the Trump administration's approach to the Middle East region at the Saban Forum in Washington, US, December 3, 2017.

Mental illness affects a fifth of people living in war zones

It analyzed research from 129 studies and data from 39 countries published between 1980 and August 2017.

The sister of malnourished Fatima Ibrahim Hadi, 12, who weighs just 10 kg, carries her at a clinic in Aslam of the northwestern province of Hajjah, Yemen February 12, 2019.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis begin withdrawal from Hodeidah ports

But a minister in the Yemeni government backed by Saudi Arabia dismissed the Iran-aligned Houthis' pullout as a "show" meant to "misinform the international community."

A missile that the U.S. Department of Defense says is a "Qiam" ballistic missile manufactured in Iran and that the Pentagon says was fired by Houthi rebels from Yemen into Saudi Arabia on July 22, 2017 is seen on display at a U.S. military base in Washington, U.S.

Israel's right to the land born of prophetic vision and blood, says Deri

“The price of our freedom was purchased in blood,” Deri said.

Gush Etzion memorial service for Yom Hazikaron

Italy says military intervention 'cannot be a solution' in Libya

Italy, which is a big player in the oil sector in the troubled North African country, has supported al-Serraj's government.

Libyan National Army (LNA) members, commanded by Khalifa Haftar, head out of Benghazi to reinforce the troops advancing to Tripoli, in Benghazi, Libya April 7, 2019

Life goes on in Tripoli - but residents wonder for how long

In the center and northern parts of the city, there is no fighting, and cafes and shops bustle with customers, staying open as usual until late at night.

Libyan police in Tripoli

Eastern Libya air force hits camp near ENI oil and gas port

The air strike is the closest yet to an oil and gas facility since eastern forces started an offensive on the capital Tripoli a week ago.

Libyan National Army (LNA) members, commanded by Khalifa Haftar, head out of Benghazi to reinforce the troops advancing to Tripoli, in Benghazi, Libya April 7, 2019

Democratic Republic of Congo troops kill 36 Burundi rebels in east

Reuters was unable to immediately confirm the army report.

congo un rebels 224 ap