Israel

What Bashar al-Assad’s fall means for Syria, the Middle East, and beyond.

He’s targeting news outlets even as he testifies in his own corruption trial.

Lebanese American academic Fawaz Gerges on Netanyahu’s long-term strategy and Washington’s role.

There are a few things in the world to be grateful for this year, despite everything.

U.S.-led diplomatic talks were essentially a performance, doomed from the outset.

Limited strikes could continue even after the truce.

Neither Saudi Arabia nor the new U.S. president wants a broader regional conflict.

One likely goal: expanding the Abraham Accords.

Seasonal rains and flooding portend further humanitarian catastrophe.

Israel’s motivations may extend far beyond the current war in Gaza.

Sexual misconduct allegations threaten to undermine the court’s important work. An independent investigation is needed to uphold its moral authority.

In seeking to discredit a buzzword by zealously defending Israel’s narrative, a new book undermines its own arguments.

The outgoing administration has one last chance to do the right thing.

New challenges will make it even harder for him to end the war there.

Netanyahu’s sacked defense chief had helped smooth tensions with Washington.