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Israel, Lebanon reach ceasefire as U.S. pushes for permanent peace deal

Many Israeli officials, including members of the governing coalition and mayors from northern Israel, expressed outrage over the ceasefire agreement and the fact it was announced by the U.S. before any statement from Israel.

U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks collapse, Trump declares naval blockade: Why did negotiations fail?

With the negotiations halted, both sides face a stark choice: return to war, or compromise on the red lines that have so far made a deal impossible.

Ten questions (and answers) about the war in Iran

We’re here to answer your questions about the rapidly unfolding events on the ground, the background of the conflict, and what may come next.

Who could lead Iran after the war?

Who will end up on top depends on a lot of different factors, many of which aren’t within American or Israeli control.

Israel, U.S. launch joint strikes against regime in Iran: What’s happening and how did we get here?

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in the first waves of Israeli and American strikes on Tehran, along with dozens of other Iranian military and government leaders.

Why does the US support Israel?

As Israel faces growing scrutiny abroad and sharper polarization at home, a wider range of writers, activists, and elected officials are asking a blunt question: Why does the U.S. still support Israel, and what does Washington believe it gets in return?

22 Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Meet the Jewish and Israeli athletes headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics, from hockey goalies and figure skaters to bobsled trailblazers and alpine siblings.

Here’s when to watch Jewish and Israeli athletes compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics

Here’s when to watch Jewish and Israeli athletes across hockey, curling, skiing, skating and more, with times and results updated as events unfold.

Arson attacks target synagogues in Mississippi and Germany as high-profile antisemitic attacks spike

Two synagogues in Jackson, Mississippi, and in the town of Giessen, Germany, were targeted in arson attacks over the past week.

Uprising in Iran: What’s different this time and what could come next?

Thousands, possibly tens of thousands, of protesters in Iran have been killed in recent days as government forces crackdown on anti-government demonstrations.

Did Israel Lose America?

Is Israel about to lose its military edge in the Middle East?

For years, the U.S. has committed to preserving Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge in the Middle East. That could be about to change.

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