Western diplomat: Israel signals de-escalation, but Iran dismisses message as deceit; next round of fighting could be short, deadly, and strategically inconclusive.
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“Many in Iran admire Israel’s stance against the ayatollahs”—Ten exiled journalists and activists tour Israel in a bold gesture of solidarity, but warn the regime’s threat remains real.
On the mounting warnings of renewed escalation between Israel, Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas—and the danger of a fatal miscalculation.
Former national security adviser Jacob Nagel tells JNS that Tehran is likely following a carefully sequenced recovery plan.
Tehran declares willingness to talk about its nuclear program but insists its missile arsenal is non-negotiable.
Iran refuses to dismantle missiles, says ready for war with Israel; US envoy says Lebanon has “failed,” Hezbollah remains heavily-armed.
The Islamic Republic’s deterrence has suffered an unprecedented blow, but it appears the Iranian octopus is trying to restore its wounded arms.
Following direct strikes on its nuclear program, Tehran severs final ties with the JCPOA, escalating its standoff with the West.
Aharon Mizrahi succumbed to his injuries four months after the attack – the death toll from the Iranian barrages rises to 29.
Hundreds of weapons were intended to bolster terrorist forces in Judea and Samaria, where Western leaders claim there is no terror problem.