Khalil al-Hayya, a Gaza-born Hamas leader who survived Israeli assassination attempts and lost four sons in the fighting, takes the helm after a narrow Shura Council victory, as he seeks to balance ties with allies and preserve Hamas’ independence

Opinion: The agreement’s true test lies beyond Hezbollah’s disarmament: whether Lebanon can rebuild Shiite communities, restore livelihoods and prevent alienation from deepening among those left displaced and vulnerable

Opinion: Mamdani’s call to arrest Israel’s prime minister highlighted a growing divide between political rhetoric and actual authority, raising broader concerns among Jews about the normalization of anti-Israel narratives in American politics and public institutions

Analysis: Allowing Riyadh to develop nuclear infrastructure in exchange for diplomatic ties would abandon Israel’s non-proliferation doctrine and leave permanent capabilities vulnerable to future regime change

Analysis: Hostile states and terrorist groups increasingly use existing criminal networks for intelligence, logistics, financing and covert operations, forcing governments to rethink where law enforcement ends and national security begins

As young Americans increasingly view Israel unfavorably, recent polls point to a sharp decline in the country's image, with potentially far-reaching consequences as today's students become tomorrow's leaders