This fall, Israel will mark three years of war, while Netanyahu will complete his full term as prime minister. And while his opposition can criticize Netanyahu mercilessly, they know that they have always stood by his wars
This fall, Israel will mark three years of war, while Netanyahu will complete his full term as prime minister. And while his opposition can criticize Netanyahu mercilessly, they know that they have always stood by his wars
04:21 AM • April 13 2026 IDT
Those who blame their problems on the boss for going crazy don't feel like they are winning – that much is clear. On the contrary, frustrated leaders who fail to impose their will and feel that they have lost their power are the ones who feel the need to shout and to boast. And when the whole world shakes its head and says, there's no doubt, he really has gone mad, as happened hours before the deadline, when Donald Trump posted on social media, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again," an unforgettable moment is created.
The IDF might still engage in limited fighting with leftover Hezbollah forces in parts of southern Lebanon who have not withdrawn north of the Litani River with most of Hezbollah's other forces.
After weekend peace talks in Islamabad between negotiators from the US and Iran ended without a deal, US President Donald Trump ordered a full blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
Among the small group of elderly survivors, many of whom were children during WWII, ten were able to fly from Israel, despite Hezbollah still firing rockets at civilians.
Middle East expert Yoni Ben Menachem warns that behind Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements lies a structured plan to build a new Sunni axis that could replace Iran’s regional role.