Middle East
Rescuers sift through the rubble in the aftermath of the July 1994 AMIA Jewish cultural centre bombing in Buenos Aires. Photo: AJN file
July 17, 2026, 4:36 pm
The terrorist army that has held Lebanon hostage
Armed, financed and directed by Tehran, Hezbollah has evolved into a state within a state
By MICHAEL SCOTT
Photo: Illustrated by the AJN
June 18, 2026, 9:41 am
Trump’s Iran deal folly
Critics say the reported US-Iran deal risks rewarding Tehran while leaving key threats intact.
By AJN STAFF
Palestinian militants move towards the border fence with Israel from Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. Photo: Said Khatib/AFP
April 9, 2026, 11:38 am
Israel death penalty debate intensifies
Arguments span deterrence, Jewish values, security concerns and claims of double standards.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: Iranian Australians and their supporters rally at Hyde Park.
March 5, 2026, 8:00 am
Purim echo in today’s conflict with Iran
Purim echoes through the Iran conflict as hopes rise for freedom, peace and a new future for the region.
By AJN STAFF
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and US President Donald Trump at the Knesset on October 13. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
November 27, 2025, 11:15 am
Many balls in play in the Middle East
Regardless of the final plan, it shows continued US engagement on Gaza, which is seen as positive for Israel.
By Ron Weiser
Members of the UN Security Council raise their hands to vote in favor of a draft resolution to authorize an International Stabilization Force in Gaza, on November 17, 2025 at UN headquarters in New York City. (Adam Gray/Getty Images/AFP)
November 18, 2025, 1:16 pm
UN approves Trump’s Gaza peace plan
The PA welcomes UN backing for the US Gaza plan as Israel and Hamas issue sharply opposing responses.
By TOI STAFF
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump at the White House. Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch
October 22, 2025, 3:08 pm
Albanese praises Trump’s Middle East work
During the press conference, Trump issued stark warnings to Hamas.
By Gareth Narunsky
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a model of Air Force One between them, during a meeting at White House, April 7, 2025. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
June 26, 2025, 10:05 am
A New World? Hopes rise after Iran nuclear strikes
Perhaps this vision of true peace, security and cooperation may finally appear less distant.
By AJN STAFF
Photo: supplied
June 18, 2025, 9:19 am
A bold step toward freeing the Middle East from terror
It is important to underscore: this is a battle against the occupiers and terrorist rulers of Iran not against the Iranian people.
By Leila Naseri
US President Donald Trump speaks with Jordan's King Abdullah II in the Oval Office at the White House, February 11, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)
February 12, 2025, 11:06 am
Jordan will take in 2,000 sick children from Gaza
The question regional leaders are dealing with in responding to Trump’s Gaza takeover proposal is how to make it work in a way “that is best for everybody.”
By Jacob Magid
Hamas’ leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar speaks during a press conference in Gaza City on 30 May 2019 (MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)
October 27, 2024, 6:00 am
May his name be erased
For Israel, Sinwar's removal is the latest in a string of stunning advances.
By Peter Kohn
Senior Hamas official Ghazi Hamad in the interview with Lebanese channel LBC on October 24. Photo: Screenshot/X
November 10, 2023, 7:27 am
Hamas official vows multiple attacks on Israel
"We must teach Israel a lesson, and we will do it twice and three times."
By GIANLUCA PACCHIANI and Michael Bachner
Israeli forces make their way to the scene of an anti-tank guide missile attack from Lebanon on a vehicle near Kibbutz Yiftah, near the border with Lebanon, November 5, 2023. (The Times of Israel: David Cohen/Flash90)
November 6, 2023, 11:15 am
Israeli civilian killed in anti-tank missile attack from Lebanon amid escalation
Rocket blast hits car in Kiryat Shmona; IDF says reservist soldier dies of wounds after accidental tank roll-over last week.
By EMANUEL FABIAN and RICKY BEN-DAVID
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Photo: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP
November 3, 2023, 6:35 am
500 terrorists trained in Iran for attack
A week earlier, Blinken said that the US does not have "direct evidence that Iran was involved in the attack, either in planning it or carrying it out. But that could change".
By AJN STAFF
Fauda co-creators Avi Issacharoff (left) and Lior Raz. Photo: AP Photo/Oded Balilty via Times of Israel
October 30, 2023, 6:41 am
Fauda nearly predicted the Hamas invasion
The idea of a terrorist invasion for the show's fifth season seemed completely outlandish, said Issacharoff. It didn't seem plausible that Hamas could have the weaponry, intent or ability, he said.
By AJN STAFF
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