Middle East Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-04-29
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.
Tony Blair urges UN Security Council support for Trump's Gaza Board of Peace as diplomats express doubts
The former U.K. PM and Board of Peace top official urged the UN Security Council to back Trump's Gaza cease-fire plan under the Board of Peace, push funding and the international stabilization force, as diplomats questioned delays, Hamas disarmament, and prospects for a two-state solution
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 29, 2026 - haaretz.com
Russian, Chinese flights to Iran resume after 60-day halt due to US-Israeli war
Passenger flights between Iran and China, as well as between Iran and Russia, have resumed after a two-month suspension.
Presstv
Apr 29, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran’s foreign minister will meet President Putin in Moscow: Ambassador
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday to discuss the latest developments following a temporary ceasefire that halted US and Israeli attacks against the Islamic Republic.
Presstv
Apr 29, 2026 - presstv.ir
Military suicides surge as IDF scales back mental health support
Eight soldiers and police officers on active duty died by suicide in April, along with three former reservists. Soldiers, experts and activists cite canceled decompression programs, reduced field support and commanders who missed warning signs
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 29, 2026 - haaretz.com
Why is Eyal Zamir shocked? The spirit of the IDF is the spirit of Israel
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir scolded senior commanders, demanding troops follow the IDF code of ethics. But ordinary soldiers face a dilemma: the values of Judaism of the country don't overlap with universal moral values of the code, so which prevails?
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 29, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israeli military issues fresh displacement orders for south Lebanon beyond ‘yellow line’
Israel’s military has issued displacement orders for residents of more than a dozen villages and towns in southern Lebanon.
Presstv
Apr 29, 2026 - presstv.ir
US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts global circuit board supply, raises tech costs: Report
The US-Israeli war on Iran has caused a disruption in supplies of crucial raw materials, driving PCB prices and threatening global tech supply chains.
Presstv
Apr 29, 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
Apr 29, 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
Apr 29, 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
Apr 29, 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
Apr 29, 2026 - presstv.ir
War on Iran proved US military presence only brings insecurity for host states: Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the experience of the US-Israeli war against Iran shows that US military presence in the region does not bring security to host countries.
Presstv
Apr 29, 2026 - presstv.ir
People of Iran are fighting bravely and heroically for their sovereignty: Putin tells Araghchi
The people of Iran are fighting bravely and heroically for their sovereignty, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during their meeting on Monday.
Presstv
Apr 29, 2026 - presstv.ir
Iran FM discusses ties, US-Israeli war in meetings with Omani officials
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Muscat on the second leg of his regional tour.
Presstv
Apr 29, 2026 - presstv.ir
Colombian president becomes first head of state to visit Caracas since Maduro's abduction
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has met with Interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez as part of his trip to Caracas.
Presstv
Apr 29, 2026 - presstv.ir
Zelensky blasts Israel over purchase of stolen Ukrainian grain, threatens sanctions
Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned Israel's purchase of grain from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, stating it cannot be considered legitimate business and warning of sanctions.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Amer Hujirat, Defense Ministry civilian contractor, killed in Hezbollah drone attack in Lebanon
This event comes as the IDF is facing new threats from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as the group employs fiber optic "wire" drones.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Zelenskyy says Israel broke own law by buying stolen Ukrainian wheat from Russia, vows sanctions
The president's comments come as another ship suspected of carrying grain stolen from occupied territory in Ukraine arrived on Sunday in Haifa Bay. The European Union said it was mulling sanctions on Israeli individuals and entities aiding Russia
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
Late-night buzz returns to Cairo as war-fuelled energy curbs ease
Cairo's famed nocturnal rhythm flickered back to life on Tuesday after Egypt eased energy-saving measures spurred by the Middle East war that had forced shops, cafes and restaurants to close early, dimming a city long defined by its late-night buzz.Soaring energy prices, driven by the US-Israel conflict with Iran, had prompted month-long restrictions to curb electricity use, compressing social and...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Hezbollah, president clash over Israel talks deepens Lebanon divide
With Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun pushing for direct talks with Israel while Hezbollah rejects them, the country is once again at an impasse after a verbal spat between its leader and the Iran-backed movement.Lebanon has officially been at war with Israel since 1948, making direct negotiations taboo until recently when two wars between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah exhausted the country.With...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
WATCH: IDF dismantles largest Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon
The IDF said that the tunnel runs two kilometers in length and 10 kilometers in width, and was capable of fitting thousands of terrorists.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Did Israel risk lives? Debate rages over Israel sending Arrow missiles to Germany mid-Iran war
Israel's capacity to produce Arrow missiles for Israeli defense increased between seven and 10 times, The Jerusalem Post learned.
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Apr 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Iranian regime targets diaspora with propaganda, financial appeals, analyst says - interview
Geopolitical analyst Ashkan Rostami discusses how Iran is targeting its diaspora with propaganda and financial appeals, aiming to bolster support during the ongoing conflict.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Former Mossad chief says West Bank settler violence makes him 'ashamed to be a Jew'
The former Mossad chief was accompanied by other former high-ranking IDF officials on a tour of Palestinians villages raided by Israeli settlers. 'What I saw is the existential threat against Israel,' Pardo said
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
Gaza's water system is crumbling under war and continued military activity
European, UN and World Bank reports point to severe damage across the Strip's water infrastructure. A small Israeli-backed project offers hope, but only limited relief
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
Tehran-Moscow flights resume after two-month pause
Moscow, IRNA – Tehran-Moscow flights resumed on Tuesday after a two-month suspension caused by US-Israeli war against Iran.
IRNA English
Apr 28, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Russian diplomat hails martyr Larijani as ‘great strategist’
Moscow, IRNA – A member of the Russian Council on inter-ethnic relations, Ismail Shabanov, has described the late head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, as a “patriotic fighter, experienced politician, and great strategist.”
IRNA English
Apr 28, 2026 - en.irna.ir
Meet Ali al-Zaidi, businessman and Iraq's new prime minister-designate
Legal sources familiar with the nominee told Al-Monitor that there are no US sanctions on Zaidi or financial institutions affiliated with him.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Israeli strike on Lebanese troops, rescuers wounds two soldiers, Lebanon says
April 28 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike on Lebanese troops and rescuers during a rescue operation in the village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon wounded two Lebanese soldiers, the Lebanese army said on Tuesday.The Lebanese civil defense said three of its members were trapped under rubble after the Israeli attack, adding that efforts were underway with the Lebanese army to evacuate them.The Israe...
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Exclusive-US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory
By Erin Banco and Gram SlatteryApril 28 - U.S. intelligence agencies are studying how Iran would respond if President Donald Trump were to declare a unilateral victory in the two-month-old war that has killed thousands and become a political liability for the White House, two U.S. officials and a person familiar with the matter said.
AL-MONITOR: The Pulse of The Middle East
Apr 28, 2026 - al-monitor.com
Former FBI director charged with threatening President Trump's life
In May 2025, Trump accused James Comey of calling for his assassination in a social media post depicting an image of "8647."
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Beirut promise to disarm Hezbollah ‘only ink on paper,’ Lebanese Hezbollah expert says - interview
Hanin Ghaddar, previously a journalist for Lebanese newspapers, has personally seen how significantly entrenched Hezbollah is within Lebanon’s military and government.
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Apr 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Canadian Jewish schools hit with CRA complaint over alleged support for Israeli military
A CRA complaint accuses 11 Jewish schools of aiding foreign military recruitment and violating charity rules.
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Apr 28, 2026 - jpost.com
US-Israel talks to discuss shifting military aid funding to joint defense partnership
The fateful talks on the future transformation of military relations are to begin in May.
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Apr 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Man indicted for illegally operating dental clinic in Rishon Lezion for nine years
Vitaly Rokhlenko was operating the clinic without authorization or a license to practice dentistry; he only held a dental technician practical license.
JPost.com - The Jerusalem Post - All News from the Middle East, Israel, and the Jewish World
Apr 28, 2026 - jpost.com
Israeli restaurant in Berlin targeted by pro-Palestinian protests shuts down after just eight months
Gila and Nancy, a restaurant co-owned by the former spokesman of the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, Shahar Segal, and popular Israeli chef Eyal Shani, opened in Berlin after two delays, amid protests and threats from pro-Palestinian activists
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
Two Israeli soldiers wounded, one seriously, in 'explosive' drone strike in southern Lebanon, IDF says
In a separate incident, the IDF said troops attempted to intercept a 'suspicious aerial target' while operating in southern Lebanon. In an interview, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintained Israel had 'a right to defend itself from an attack from Hezbollah elements'
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
Israeli engineering contractor killed by Hezbollah drone explosion in southern Lebanon, IDF says
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
Sanctions are inevitable, despite Israelis' obliviousness
Israel has enjoyed substantial international credit for many years. That support is crashing as polls in the U.S. show sympathy for Israel in steady decline, now falling somewhere between support for China and Turkey
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 28, 2026 - haaretz.com
EU mulls sanctions on Israelis over stolen Ukrainian wheat smuggled by Russia
The EU said it condemns 'all actions that help fund Russia's illegal war effort and circumvent sanctions' after another ship suspected of carrying grain stolen from occupied territory in Ukraine arrived on Sunday in the Haifa Bay • Ukraine summoned its Israeli ambassador in protest
Haaretz latest headlines
Apr 27, 2026 - haaretz.com
Former top Biden official says Netanyahu helped create a 'genocide in Gaza'
Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, speaking to Bloomberg, also faulted both U.S. political parties for failing to foster stability in the Middle East, and warned Iran would not 'capitulate' in cease-fire talks