Israel's Precision Operations Are Second to None. But They Aren't Cost-Free
No policy choice is cost-free. Not even when the benefits are clear.
Iran ally Syria issues warning to Israel over looming "escalation"
Syria's U.N. Mission told Newsweek that Israel will bear the "consequences" of its attacks in Syria, Gaza, Lebanon and beyond.
Israel official says "full readiness" for big escalation by Iran, Hezbollah
An IDF official told Newsweek Israel hoped to avoid "a wider escalation, but at the same time, we need to protect ourselves."
Cori Bush's loss sparks conservative attacks on pro-Israel lobby
AIPAC vowed to spend as much as $100 million this year to unseat members of the progressive U.S. House group.
White House says both Israel and Hamas stand in way of ceasefire deal
"We believe that both sides need to do the final bit of work here to come to a conclusion on this thing," John Kirby said.
Last missing person from Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel found dead
Bilha Yinon's children had presumed she had died alongside her husband, as Israeli authorities have now confirmed.
US official provides update on troops hit by rocket attack in Iraq
"Five U.S. Servicemembers and two U.S. contractors were injured in the attack," a U.S. defense official told Newsweek.
Houthis hint "a lot" of action ahead as Israel awaits Iran's vengeance
"We tend during this period to speak little and act a lot," a senior Ansar Allah official told Newsweek.
What's left for Israel to "win" in Gaza?
"Although Hamas suffered a lot, we can't say it is close to giving up or collapsing," a former IDF intel official told Newsweek.
Exclusive: Iraq militia issues warning to US as regional tensions soar
The Nujaba Movement's political chief told Newsweek that the group has the right to "confront" U.S. troops.
Map shows where in the Middle East is safe for U.S. citizens to travel
Lebanon has now been added to the do not travel list for Americans as tensions in the Middle East escalate.
Israel has nearly wiped out Hamas' military leadership
Experts say taking out the group's leaders is a tactic designed to grind down Hamas until the organization is no longer able to function effectively.
China responds to Israel on "act of assassination" on Hamas leader
China continues to position itself as a mediator in the Middle East situation and an alternative to the U.S.
How Iran could strike back at Israel
Iran could attack Israel directly, through allies or a "hybrid" operation involving both, analysts tell Newsweek.
MAGA influencer mourns death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
MAGA influencer Jackson Hinkle slammed Israel as a "terrorist state" in response the Haniyeh's death.
US will help defend Israel if attacked, Pentagon says as Hamas chief killed
We will "work hard to make sure that we're doing things to help take the temperature down" in the Middle East, Lloyd Austin said.
Hamas chief's son speaks out after father's killing, makes vow
Ismail Haniyeh's killing has raised fears of a wider war in the Middle East.
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran as Gaza war tensions spiral
Hamas and Iranian military officials said Hamas Political Bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was killed in an attack in Tehran.
Iran calls for "immediate action" against Israel over strike on Hezbollah
"Israel must be held accountable for these atrocities and cannot go unpunished," Iran's UN envoy said in a letter shared with Newsweek.
Hezbollah vows "certain" response as Israel targets commander in Beirut
A Hezbollah official told Newsweek that "any attack will be met with a response."
Chart shows huge increase in Hezbollah rockets targeting Israel
Data complied by online tracker Rocket Alert, from IDF Home Front Command figures, reflects an increase in Hezbollah rockets, while rockets Hamas have declined.
Hamas reacts to alleged Israeli prisoner abuse
"We have tried many times to issue to the media the truth about what is happening inside this prison," a Hamas official said.
Kamala Harris accused of "war crimes" as protests planned for DNC
"Attempts to portray her as being more sympathetic to Palestinians are false," ANSWER Coalition told Newsweek of Harris.
Kamala Harris' language on Gaza marks change in White House tone
"We cannot allow ourselves to become numb to the suffering. And I will not be silent," the vice president and likely Democratic nominee said.
Kamala Harris piles pressure on Israel as DNC's showdown over Gaza looms
The vice president adamantly called for a ceasefire in the war in Gaza after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
John Cusack's Angelina Jolie message goes viral amid Jon Voight criticism
Voight criticized Jolie's stance on the Israel-Hamas war in an interview, suggesting she was "influenced by antisemitic people."
US government interns call in sick to protest Benjamin Netanyahu
Republican and Democratic government interns walked out of work or called in sick to protest Netanyahu's address to Congress.
Netanyahu's Boring Speech to Congress | Opinion
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was also extremely defensive.
Rashida Tlaib's "war criminal" sign amid Netanyahu address raises eyebrows
Tlaib displayed two signs during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress on Wednesday.
John Fetterman turns heads at Netanyahu speech amid Democrat snub
Netanyahu's address comes as Democrats remain fiercely divided on Israel's response to Hamas' October 7 attack.