Strike

What is Pakistan's army chief doing in Iran as tensions with US escalate? - analysis

The visit comes as the US appears to be considering new strikes on Iran. Israel is also on edge as elections approach. There are many factors at play.

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir attends a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Great Hall of the People on May 25, 2026 in Beijing, China.
Cars burn in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026.

UN rapporteur joins weekly hunger strike over Iran's execution surge and protest crackdown

Kurdish Peshmerga fighters take position on the Qarachogh Mountain in the Makhmur district, about 60 kilometres south of Erbil, capital of Iraq's autonomous northern Kurdish region, on September 30, 2026.

Iran launches drone strikes on Iranian Kurdish opposition camp in northern Iraq

Supporters of the Houthi authorities gather during a protest against the Saudi intervention in Yemen, in Sanaa, on October 9, 2026.

Pakistan pledges full military backing to Saudi Arabia under Mecca pact after deadly Houthi strikes


Schools in east Jerusalem strike after Israel fails to renew entry permits for teaching staff

The General Secretariat for Christian Educational Institutions of Jerusalem said the decision was made after Israel allegedly failed to renew the entry permits without prior warning.

Schmidt-Schule, Catholic German school for Palestinian girls, in East Jerusalem, next to Damascus Gate, June 16, 2015.

IDF launches strikes on southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's explosive drone attacks on soldiers

The IDF launched a wave of attacks against Hezbollah following explosive drone launches.

IDF strikes in southern Lebanon. August 27, 2026.

Haifa Airport proves reliable while Ben-Gurion navigates chaos, but growth limits remain

"Haifa Airport is experiencing significant momentum, with an impressive increase in the number of passengers and flights and the expansion of flight options for residents of the north," said the IAA.

Haifa Airport.

IDF kills Hamas terrorist who held three hostages, Sinwar's ex-bodyguard, others in Gaza strikes

The IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) also confirmed it killed Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard and a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Re’im on October 7.

An IDF biographical infographic on Hamas terrorist Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim Barim, who held three hostages in the Gaza Strip, published August 27, 2026.

More porters, fewer passengers: What really caused Ben-Gurion Airport’s staff strike? - analysis

Ben Gurion Airport data shows porter numbers rose since 2019 despite fewer passengers, challenging the union's claims of an unbearable labor shortage.

Lines at the Ben-Gurion airport.

Israel and Turkey face a dangerous clash over Syria's future - analysis

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani rejected claims that Turkey intended to establish a military base at Abu al-Duhur, saying the site was being restored for use by the Syrian Air Force.

Four IAF F-16 aircraft participate in Operation Roaring Lion, March 5, 2026.

US Southern Command strike kills two alleged narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific

"Confirmed intelligence revealed the vessel's active involvement in narco-trafficking. The operation killed two narco-terrorists," SOUTHCOM said in a post on X/Twitter.

A US Navy aircrew member gives a thumbs-up inside an MV-22 Osprey aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) while the ship is moored in Honolulu, Hawaii, during Exercise RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) 2026 on July 17, 2026.

Serious management failures caused Ben-Gurion Airport strike, says former IAA chief

"The matter is simple. Ultimately, this should not have happened. This was a wildcat and unjustified strike, even though Pinchas does not call it a strike," Marom said.

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.

Ben-Gurion Airport delays stretch into third day as strike effects continue

IAA workers’ union chairman Pinchas Idan rejected allegations of responsibility during an interview with KAN, instead blaming the airport manager for the chaos.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, August 23, 2026.

Israel Airports Authority chief warns those behind Ben-Gurion strike will 'pay the price'

Yiftah Ron Tal said the chaos caused by the Ben-Gurion Airport strike was unjustified, calling the move "bullying and intolerable behavior."

Thousands of passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv after a strike was announced, August 20, 2026.