Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-03-17
We've collected the top geopolitical conflict articles from the Middle East and brought them all here. If you're tired of only having access to MSM versions of the story, you've found the right place. We’ll include all of the outlets we know of.
IRGC launches hypersonic missiles, drones against US, Israeli targets
Iran launches new wave of retaliatory attacks, targeting Israeli command centers.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
Continuous war on media in occupied West Bank
Israel designates and bans several Palestinian digital media platforms under its so-called anti-terrorism law, alleging ties to Hamas.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran launches Sejjil missile in retaliatory strikes for first time since war began
Iranian armed forces launched the 54th wave of their “True Promise 4” operations against Israeli and American targets, firing an array of advanced missiles, including the Sejjil missile for the first time since the imposed war began late in February.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
‘Iran will continue fighting until no such aggression is ever imposed again’
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei says the Islamic Republic will continue fighting the war with the United States and Israel until it makes certain no such aggression will ever be imposed on the country again.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 16
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued their retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Monday, March 16.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
Pope condemns those who invoke God to justify war amid US-Israeli war on Iran
Pope Leo XIV has issued a condemnation of those who invoke religion to justify warfare, in remarks widely interpreted as a critique of Donald Trump’s peace-through-strength policy and the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran that has killed thousands of civilians.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
Israel running critically low on interceptors: US officials
The Israeli regime informed the US this week that it is running critically low on ballistic missile interceptors as their air defenses get squeezed by barrages of retaliatory strikes from Iran.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran faces off with E3 over snapback sanctions as Russia and China back Tehran
Europe’s bid to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has ignited a fierce backlash, with Iran denouncing the move as “illegal” and vowing firm retaliation.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic who lived in France for eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza on social media.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC is part of Iran’s national army: Pundit
Iranian academician states that Europe is not genuinely committed to labeling the IRGC as a “terrorist organization” and is facing significant pressure from the Israeli regime.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
Washington seeking regime change in Venezuela: Analyst
Podcaster and Journalist Esha Krishnaswamy believes the U-S military buildup in the Caribbean region is aimed at regime change in Venezuela.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
US-made copy of Shahed drone used to stage false-flag attacks on region: Iran Armed Forces
The spokesman explained that after suffering military setbacks on the battlefield and failing to build political coalitions against Iran, the enemy has resorted to deception.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran declares support centers for USS Gerald R. Ford legitimate targets
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning that all logistical and service centers supporting the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea are now considered legitimate targets for Iranian armed forces, as the warship takes refuge at Saudi Arabia's Jeddah port.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
IRGC strikes US-run al-Kharj air base in wave 51 of retaliation
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the execution of the 51st wave of Operation True Promise 4, launching missile strikes against US military installations across the region in retaliation for ongoing American-Israeli aggression against the country.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
Trump’s military gamble against Iran backfires spectacularly with no exit strategy
US-Israeli war on Iran, based on lies, has backfired spectacularly as Iranian retaliatory operations have decimated enemy bases, proving that Iran has the capability to fight back with full strength
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
True Promise 4: Iran and resistance axis ops. against US-Israeli assets on Mar. 14
Iranian armed forces and resistance groups across the region continued to carry out retaliatory military operations against the US and the Israeli regime on Saturday, March 14.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
Most missiles used in war are a decade old; US does not dare enter Persian Gulf: IRGC spokesman
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has revealed that the majority of missiles so far launched against American and Israeli targets during Operation True Promise 4 have been manufactured approximately ten years ago.
Presstv
Mar 17, 2026 - presstv.ir
Putin's war machine helped Iran improve Shahed drones, Zelensky tells 'Post' - exclusive
Israel has what we need [against Russia], and we have what Israel needs [against Iran], Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky told The Jerusalem Post on Monday.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
Rwanda and Ethiopia formalized expansion of defence cooperation
On March 2, 2026, the bilateral relationship between Rwanda and Ethiopia reached a new technical milestone. During the 130th anniversary celebrations of the Battle of Adwa in Ethiopia, a high-level […]
Military Africa
Mar 16, 2026 - military.africa
Survival as strategy
Persian proverb goes, ‘A river cuts through rock not because of its power, but because of its persistence.’ True to that maxim, Iran has demonstrated its stubborn capacity to endure weathering sanctions and military pressure while boldly refusing to bend to external coercion. The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in US–Israeli strikes on 28 February has hardened Iran’s narrativ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump advisers express regret over Iran war planning: Axios report
Some members of President Donald Trump’s inner circle are experiencing “buyer’s remorse” over the decision to go to war with Iran, with growing fears that the administration underestimated the regime’s resilience, according to an Axios report published on Monday, Anadolu reports. According to the report, some key officials were reluctant or wanted more time before launching the campaign. One sourc...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
How do we even talk about Palestine and Israel?: One group’s experience in unspoken territory
The Tavistock Clinic in London, which was set up in the aftermath of the First World War, is one of the UK’s leading mental health institutions. Offering outpatient therapeutic services to children and adults facing a range of challenges as well as training mental health professionals, the clinic has a long history of dealing with serious problems. However, after the 7th October 2023 Hamas attack ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hamas urges mediators to curb occupation crimes after Gaza police strike
The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas has called on international mediators and the global community to intervene urgently to curb the Israeli occupation crimes following a strike that killed nine Palestinian police officers in the central Gaza Strip. In a statement issued on Sunday evening, Hamas said an Israeli airstrike targeted a police vehicle, killing Colonel Iyad Abu Yousef, head of the Int...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel to mobilise 450,000 reservists as ground operation in Lebanon considered
Israel’s government may soon approve a large mobilisation of military reservists, with plans to call up about 450,000 troops, the country’s public broadcaster reported on Sunday. The broadcaster said it had learned that the move is part of military preparations for the war and the possible launch of a ground operation in Lebanon. It did not cite a source for the information. According to the repor...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Trump warns NATO faces “very bad future” if allies refuse to back US war on Iran
US President Donald Trump has warned that NATO faces a “very bad” future if its members refuse to support Washington’s efforts in Iran, according to the Financial Times. In remarks published by the FT, Trump said it was “only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the Strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there,” as he pressed allies to assist in reopening the Strait...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli army begins ground offensive in Lebanon, defense minister says
Israel’s defense minister confirmed on Monday that the Israeli military has begun a ground offensive in Lebanon, as regional escalation continues to expand, Anadolu reports. “The IDF (army) has begun a ground maneuver in Lebanon to remove threats and protect the residents of the Galilee and the north,”Katz said in comments carried by the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper during a situational assessment a...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Prince Hassan warns silencing prayer at Al-Aqsa signals dangerous regional escalation
Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan has warned that preventing prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque represents a dangerous signal for the region, stressing that recent developments have brought the Palestinian cause back to the forefront of the Arab political agenda. Speaking in an interview with the Jordanian radio station Hayat FM on Sunday during a fundraising programme for the Medical Aid for Palestinians A...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
‘No to war, and free Palestine’ says Javier Bardem at the Oscars
Spanish actor Javier Bardem called for peace and Palestinian freedom while presenting an award Sunday at the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles, California, Anadolu reports. Presenting the Oscar for best international film, Bardem began his remarks at the podium by saying “No to war” and “Free Palestine.” The actor appeared wearing a pin with the Spanish phrase “No a la guerra,” meaning “No to war,” a...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Palestine, its supporters feature prominently among 2026 Oscar nominees
The Palestinian cause is set to feature prominently at this year’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences “Oscars,” as several nominated artists have previously expressed support for Palestine or criticised the Israeli occupation. The attention comes amid growing international focus on Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip and the nomination of the film “The Voice of Hind Rajab” by Tunisian director...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israeli security sources: War against Iran slower than planned
Israeli security sources say the ongoing war against Iran is not advancing at the pace set by the military at the start of operations. Israel’s public broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing unnamed security officials, that the opening strike of the military campaign was “better than expected”. However, they said the war is not progressing according to the timetable initially set by the military. T...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Livestock theft in Jordan Valley adds pressure on Palestinian herders
The Palestinian Jordan Valley has seen a noticeable rise in attacks targeting Palestinian herders and their livelihoods in recent years, particularly through the theft of livestock. The Jordan Valley is one of the most important agricultural and grazing areas in the occupied West Bank. Many residents of Bedouin communities and small villages depend on raising sheep and cattle as their main source ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Securing the Strait of Hormuz: Tactics and threats
President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime choke point that has effectively been closed by Iran in response to the US-Israeli war launched last month.Trump highlighted the dangers in remarks on Monday, noting that a "single terrorist" could "put something in the water" or shoot a missile at ships transiting the narrow waterway bordering the Isla...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 16, 2026 - al-monitor.com
WATCH: IDF strike 'dismantled' IRGC Navy headquarters in Tehran last week, military confirms
The Israel Air Force conducted the strike on Friday on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy's headquarters in a military compound in Tehran.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF says it's expanding ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon
According to the Israeli army, two additional divisions are expected to join the fighting, adding to the three already operating across the border, in a bid to prevent Hezbollah from firing anti-tank missiles and rockets into Israel
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 16, 2026 - haaretz.com
No time for losers: Why the war meant to save Israel may destroy it
When Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu launched their military aggression against Iran on 28th February, they appeared convinced that the war would be swift. Netanyahu reportedly assured Washington that the campaign would deliver a decisive strategic victory—one capable of reordering the Middle East and restoring Israel’s battered deterrence. Whether Netanyahu himself believed that promise is an...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Gulf economies risk worst slump since 1990s if Iran war drags on
The US-Israeli war on Iran could push several Gulf economies into their worst downturn since the early 1990s if the conflict continues and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz persists, according to Bloomberg. Citing Goldman Sachs economist Farouk Soussa, Bloomberg said Qatar and Kuwait could each see gross domestic product shrink by 14 per cent this year if the war continues through the end of Apri...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Gaza Interior Ministry condemns killing of nine police officers in Israeli strike
The Ministry of Interior and National Security has strongly condemned the killing of nine Palestinian police officers in an Israeli strike that targeted a police vehicle in the Central Governorate of the Gaza Strip on Sunday evening. In a statement, the ministry said the officers were carrying out their duties monitoring markets and maintaining public order during the holy month of Ramadan when th...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel says troops launch ‘limited ground operations’ against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
The Israeli army announced Monday that its troops have begun limited and targeted ground operations against Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, Anadolu reports. Forces from the 91st Division launched the operations to “strengthen” the forward defense zone along Israel’s northern border, the army said through US social media company X. The military said the activity is part of “broader defen...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran and US have been in direct contact in recent days, Axios reports
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - A direct communications channel between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated in recent days, Axios reported on Monday, citing a U.S. official and a source with knowledge of the matter.Axios said it was not clear how substantive the messages passed between Araghchi and Witkoff had been, adding it was the first kno...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 16, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Pakistan strikes hit drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Taliban says
March 16 (Reuters) - A Pakistani airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing or wounding an unspecified number of people, an Afghan Taliban spokesperson said on Monday, an action that Pakistan rejected, saying it had targeted "military installations".Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said in a post on social media platform X that Pakistan had targeted "military...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 16, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Kenya and Russia agree no Kenyans will be recruited for Ukraine war
Kenyan foreign minister meets Russian counterpart amid reports that hundreds of Kenyans are fighting in Russia, Ukraine.
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Mar 16, 2026 - aljazeera.com
At least eight wounded after several waves of missiles from Iran, Hezbollah, including direct hit
A rocket directly hit in Nahariya, northern Israel, on Monday night, injuring at least seven, including six from smoke inhalation, while shrapnel fell in Jerusalem, including near al-Aqsa Mosque.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF 9900 intel official: We destroyed Iran's base for attacking satellites to keep space supremacy
According to the officer from the IDF's clandestine satellite intelligence division, the goal of the attack was to maintain Israel's supremacy in space, especially regarding satellite surveillance.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
Ex-defense officials: IDF W. Bank chief failing to stop Jewish violence; IDF: We need gov't help
Former defense officials urge the IDF to take action against the growing threat of Jewish violence in the West Bank, warning it could undermine national security.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF officials say Lebanon ground operation focused on border defense, not halting Hezbollah rocket fire
Army officials said there is no intention to establish a permanent security zone, with the ground operation meant to push Hezbollah fighters away from the border and prevent incursions into Israeli communities
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 16, 2026 - haaretz.com
Death toll from Israeli attacks in Lebanon rises to 886
The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has risen to 886 since the start of Israel’s expanded offensive on March 2, the Health Ministry said Monday, Anadolu reports. In a statement, the ministry said the victims include 111 children and 67 women. The Public Health Emergency Operations Center added in its daily report that the total number of those injured during the same period reached 2,14...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
US allows Iranian oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz to maintain global supply: Treasury secretary
The US is allowing Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz in order to maintain global oil supplies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday, Anadolu reports. “The Iranian ships have been getting out already, and we’ve let that happen to supply the rest of the world,” Bessent told CNBC, adding that tankers supplying India had already made the crossing and that some Chinese vessels...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Germany urges Israel to abandon Lebanon ground offensive plans
Germany on Monday urged Israel to abandon plans for a major ground offensive in Lebanon, warning that such an operation would trigger a severe humanitarian and refugee crisis, Anadolu reports. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s spokesman told reporters in Berlin that Germany is “deeply concerned” by the latest developments and supports efforts to restart talks between Israel and Lebanon. “The situation i...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
UK ‘will not be drawn into wider war,’ says Starmer
The UK will not be drawn into a wider war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, as tensions in the region continue, Anadolu reports. Speaking at a news conference, Starmer said his government would continue working toward a swift resolution, stressing that the priority was to bring the fighting to an end. He said the UK would work with its allies to develop what he descri...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Germany says Iran war has ‘nothing to do with NATO’
Germany said on Monday that the US war on Iran “has nothing to do with NATO,” Anadolu reports. “It is not NATO’s war. NATO is a defensive alliance. The German government must also clearly assess the alliance’s territory and its own position on participation in this war,” government spokesman Stefan Kornelius told journalists in Berlin. “The expansion of combat operations would bear great risks for...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Jamal Rayyan passes away
Prominent Palestinian journalist Jamal Rayyan, one of the most recognisable faces of Al Jazeera Media Network, has passed away after a long career in Arab broadcasting. Rayyan was widely regarded as one of the channel’s most prominent anchors and had been associated with Al Jazeera since its launch in 1996, when he appeared among the first presenters to deliver the network’s news bulletins. He beg...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Iran: We did not ask for negotiations or ceasefire
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had not requested a ceasefire or negotiations. In an interview with CBS News, Araghchi said: “We have never asked for a ceasefire and we have not even asked for negotiations.” He added that Iran was prepared to defend itself “for as long as it takes” until Donald Trump is convinced that “the war is illegitimate and there is no victory in it.” “We ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 16, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported
CAIRO, March 16 (Reuters) - Iraq's interior ministry said on Monday that a drone hit a hotel in Baghdad without causing casualties or material damages.Security sources earlier said a drone hit Al-Rasheed hotel in the Green Zone, which houses governmental buildings and the U.S. embassy, as fire and smoke were seen rising.After examination, it was determined a drone had collided with the hotel's upp...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 16, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Number of US troops wounded in war against Iran rises to about 200
WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - The number of U.S. troops wounded in the war against Iran has risen to about 200, the U.S. military said on Monday, as the conflict enters its third week. In a statement, the U.S. military's Central Command said the vast majority suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already been returned to duty. (Reporting by Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali; Editing by Chris Re...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 16, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israel president tells AFP Europe should back efforts to 'eradicate' Hezbollah
Israel's President Isaac Herzog told AFP Monday that Europe should back his country's fight against Hezbollah, as Israeli forces carried out ground operations in Lebanon.In an exclusive interview at his Jerusalem residence, the Israeli head of state also said the US-Israeli war with Iran marked a "historical juncture". "Europe should support any effort, any effort, to eradicate Hezbollah now," Her...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 16, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Canada, France, Germany, UK warn against major Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - A "significant Israeli ground offensive" in Lebanon must be averted since it could have devastating humanitarian consequences, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Britain said in a joint statement on Monday.Lebanon was sucked into the war in the Middle East on March 2 after the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah opened fire at Israel. Hezbollah sa...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 16, 2026 - al-monitor.com
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments Monday in the Middle East war:- Israel president chides Europe -Israel's President Isaac Herzog told AFP that Europe should back his country's fight against Hezbollah, as Israeli forces carried out ground operations in Lebanon.Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war when Hezbollah attacked Israel on March 2 in response to the killing of Iranian supreme leader Al...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 16, 2026 - al-monitor.com
South Lebanon's Christian towns insist they are not part of Israel-Hezbollah war
In southern Lebanon's Ain Ebel, close to the border with Israel, Suad Jallad holds a poster of her son, killed by Israel last week, saying she would rather be buried next to him than leave.Ain Ebel, a village filled with red-riled roofs and surrounded by olive groves, is one of few Christian villages in the Bint Jbeil district whose residents refuse to evacuate, insisting they are not a party to t...
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 16, 2026 - al-monitor.com
As Trump presses allies on Hormuz support, reopening hurdles mount
Key European allies have balked at Trump’s request to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising doubts about how quickly the US can secure the waterway from Iranian missile and drone threats.
Al-Monitor: The Pulse of The Middle East
Mar 16, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Senior Iran-backed Iraqi militia official killed, Kataib Hezbollah not confirming circumstances
Kataib Hezbollah confirms the death of Abu Ali al-Askari, a senior member and militia spokesperson, who frequently criticized the US and Israel, while not confirming the cause of his death.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
Lebanon orders official media to stop calling Hezbollah 'resistance' - report
Further, the phrases “resistance” and “Islamic Resistance” are being removed from statements issued by Hezbollah itself, from broadcasts from the National News Agency.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
IDF sources initially skeptical of Katz returning Force 100 Sde Teiman guards to service
Katz’s push to reinstate the Sde Teiman guards faces skepticism from the IDF and legal experts, with doubts over his authority and legal basis for returning them to service.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
What are cluster munitions and how does Israel intercept them? - explainer
The use of cluster-bomb-carrying missiles has raised questions among the public regarding the interception capability of air defense systems.
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Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
Liberman: Israel mismanaging war, missing chance to end Hezbollah, Iran regime - interview
MK Avigdor Liberman warns that Israel is missing a critical opportunity to eliminate Hezbollah and topple the Iranian regime, urging decisive military and diplomatic action to ensure security.
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Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
Gal Gadot directs Genesis Prize toward Israel’s post-October 7 recovery
The matching-gifts program, launched with the Jewish Funders Network, supports NGOs helping Israelis cope with trauma, loss, and displacement after the October 7 massacre and ongoing conflicts.
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Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
Iran pushes on Epstein conspiracies in information war with US, experts tell ‘Post’
Inside Iran’s ‘information war’: Experts explain how Iran is throwing Epstein in messaging campaign to divide the West
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Mar 16, 2026 - jpost.com
Israeli opposition voices support, criticism of IDF ground offensive in Lebanon
Opposition MK Benny Gantz echoed the defense minister's warning for hundreds of thousands of civilians in southern Lebanon 'not to return home.' Fellow opposition party head Yair Golan warned against a prolonged conflict like in Gaza
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 16, 2026 - haaretz.com
Leak on Israel's interceptor shortage may reveal cracks in Trump's Iran war zeal
Without a major Israeli or U.S. surprise and amid growing domestic pressure, Washington may look for an exit with Iran through military pressure leading to nuclear talks. If that fails, Israel could turn to a large-scale offensive in Lebanon
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Mar 16, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israelis, Iranians and Palestinians leave Oscars empty-handed as ceremony held in the Iran war's shadow
Tunisian film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' also went home empty‑handed. The film's cast arrived at the ceremony sporting 'artists for cease-fire' pins, while Javier Bardem called out 'No to war and free Palestine' while presenting the nominees for Best International Film
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 16, 2026 - haaretz.com
Eight wounded as building hit in drone, rocket barrage on northern Israel, medics say
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Mar 16, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israeli mothers pay the heavy price of an impossible routine, between work, air-raid sirens and childcare
In recent years, we have been trained to follow instructions, display resilience and find patience amid war and unrelenting tragedies, while our government abandons us. How are we supposed to calm our kids as a missile falls outside, or commute to the office while schools are shut down?
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 16, 2026 - haaretz.com
Exercise Justified Accord 2026, the largest multinational excercise in East Africa ends
The U.S. Africa Command, known as AFRICOM, launched its premier annual multinational exercise, Justified Accord 2026, on March 8, 2026. This year, the operation spans Djibouti, Kenya, and Tanzania, drawing […]
Military Africa
Mar 16, 2026 - military.africa
IDF estimates two-thirds of Iran's military production capabilities damaged since start of war
Israeli army officials said that Iran is not currently producing ballistic missiles on its own territory, but acknowledges that previous assessments misjudged Tehran's ability to rebuild its capabilities, and that it is difficult to estimate when, if at all, anti-regime protests might erupt again
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 15, 2026 - haaretz.com
Why Israel sees no innocents in Gaza but seeks allies in Iran
Israel's leaders portray Gazans as inseparable from Hamas while urging Iranians to rise against their regime. The contrast reflects political and military needs
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Mar 15, 2026 - haaretz.com
Germany rules out joining international military mission to protect Strait of Hormuz
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Sunday that his country will not participate in an international military mission to protect merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu reports. “Will we soon become an active part of this conflict? No,” Wadephul told public broadcaster ARD. The federal government has a very clear position on this, which Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Defense Min...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 15, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Israel plans at least 3 more weeks of war with Iran, says military spokesperson
The Israeli military said that it is planning for “at least three more weeks” of its war with Iran, with “thousands of targets ahead,” according to CNN on Sunday. “We have thousands of targets ahead,” Israeli army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin told CNN. “We are ready, in coordination with our US allies, with plans through at least the Jewish holiday of Passover, about three weeks from now. ...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 15, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Spain condemns ‘unacceptable’ escalation of violence in occupied West Bank
Spain on Sunday condemned the escalating violence in the occupied West Bank, criticizing illegal Israeli settlers’ impunity, the killing of civilians, and attacks on mosques, Anadolu reports. The statement came after Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian family traveling in a car, including a husband, wife, and two children aged five and seven. Two other children were injured in the inciden...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 15, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Drone strikes air base hosting Italian, US forces in Kuwait
Italy’s military said Sunday that Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, which hosts Italian and US forces, was targeted in a drone attack, adding that all Italian personnel were safe, Anadolu reports. Italian Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Luciano Portolano said in a statement on US social media company X that the attack on the base occurred on Sunday morning and destroyed an Italian drone inside a shelte...
Middle East Monitor
Mar 15, 2026 - middleeastmonitor.com
Hind Rajab is not alone: An orphaned Palestinian child gives testimony to deadly IDF fire
A 12-year-old boy saw the killing of his parents and brothers by Israeli forces while sitting together in their car. He, like many other Palestinian children, is not only a victim, but a witness
Haaretz latest headlines
Mar 15, 2026 - haaretz.com
IDF denies interceptor shortage against Iran missiles: 'Prepared for long war'
U.S. outlet Semafor reported Israel told the White House its ballistic missile interceptor stockpile was running low; IDF sources denied the claim, saying they are 'monitoring the situation constantly'
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Mar 15, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israel and the U.S. have no plan for Iran. So Europe must stand up to Trump
Trump and Netanyahu's war against Iran, from an energy crisis to a potential refugee emergency, is already spilling over into Europe. Instead of standing on the sidelines, Europeans must stand up to Trump, for reasons of principle as well as self-interest