This marked one of the most extensive coordinated missile barrages in the region’s recent history. Most rockets were fired from western Iran, the nearest area to Israel, and the country’s eastern regions were relatively unscathed and spared from direct reprisal.

The longtime enemies have opened contacts, reflecting a power shift across a Middle East in which they have newfound common ground: antipathy for Iran.

The post Hegseth calls Israel a ‘model ally’; PM: Iran, Middle East ‘took notice’ of our alliance appeared first on The Times of Israel. WASHINGTON — Ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Pentagon, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Israel a “model ally,” one that fights to protect itself.

During 12 days of intense conflict between Israel and Iran, AP delivered urgent, wide-ranging coverage that underscored its global reach and cross-format

Opinion: Hope remains that despite recent violence, a renewed friendship among cultures can re-emerge

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with President Donald Trump Monday marks his third time at the White House since January. Unlike the previous two episodes, there’s no public events on the schedule – leaving the two leaders’ highly consequential Middle East discussion entirely private.

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Iran and Israel came to blows, and Beijing mostly ducked. China isn’t ready to be the world’s next superpower: That’s one thing the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran in June made abundantly clear.

Fox News senior strategic analyst ret. General Jack Keane discusses a possible end to Israel-Hamas, relationships in the Middle East and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict on ‘Special Report’.

Signs indicate that Israel might have a rare opportunity to hold productive dialogue with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and advance a security deal with Damascus.