Despite early victories, Trump still faces mounting challenges – from shaky congressional backing to soaring oil prices and Iran's lingering nuclear threat.

The senator, who is close to the president and one of the loudest proponents of the war with Iran, questioned the value of a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and warned Gulf states of "consequences" if they continue to avoid a more active role in the war

Senior Israel Police officials criticize the appointment of Eran Nahon to the sensitive role. He has previously assisted the far-right minister in toughening conditions for Palestinian security prisoners

The cyberattacks exploit stolen credentials and remote-access vulnerabilities across multiple sectors, signaling a shift from espionage to attempted data destruction, Israel's National Cyber Directorate said, adding that no critical infrastructure has been compromised

Last June, private yachts ferried stranded Israelis between Cyprus and Israel at thousands of shekels per person. During the current war with Iran, flights to nearby airports, winter weather and calmer travelers are killing demand

Two of the three ultra-Orthodox parties are expected to support the budget, which must be passed by the end of this month to prevent the government's fall. The parties feel they have no choice but to drop insistence that a bill exempting yeshiva students from military service be enacted first

Global oil markets surge as the U.S.-Iran conflict blocks the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, 'We are nowhere near normal traffic right now; that will take some time,' as Iraq and Kuwait cut output and regional attacks push prices higher worldwide