Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secretly visited the United Arab Emirates and met President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed during the war with Iran, according to his office.The meeting was described by Netanyahu's office as a "historic breakthrough" in relations between the two countries.A source quoted in reporting said the talks took place in Al-Ain, an oasis city near the border with Oman, and lasted several hours.The visit was confirmed on Wednesday, while the US ambassador to Israel said on Tuesday that Israeli Iron Dome air defence batteries had been sent to the UAE during the conflict.The development comes after... [Continue Reading]
The U.S. president and Israel's prime minister have said they do not rule out renewed combat with Iran, in comments that appear to undercut the idea that the conflict has ended.According to the report, the Trump administration said last week that the war had run its course.But in Sunday interviews, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu stopped short of saying the fighting was definitively over.No casualties, military movements or new strikes were reported in the supplied material.The immediate significance is political: the remarks suggest the conflict remains active in strategic terms even if open hostilities are not currently under way.The comments... [Continue Reading]
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
Israel's opposition is moving to unite ahead of upcoming elections in an effort to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are joining forces in the bloc, according to the supplied material.The alliance is being formed as pressure mounts on Netanyahu after months of war and political turmoil.The arrangement is notable because the opposition remains divided on major issues, including the war with Iran and Israel's future direction.Those differences raise questions about whether the bloc can hold together long enough to mount a serious challenge.The development matters because Netanyahu has faced sustained political pressure, and... [Continue Reading]
Israel has taken responsibility for a strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he personally authorised the attack.According to the supplied row, the stated target was a Hezbollah commander identified as Malek Balou.The strike was carried out on Wednesday night.The latest attack adds to pressure on the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which has continued to come under strain despite the truce.The row says both sides are still trading blows.It also comes as talks between Tel Aviv and Beirut, supported by the US, remain under pressure.Hezbollah had initially indicated it would support a deal... [Continue Reading]
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]