US allies in the Middle East are racing to get new laser defense weapons
Cheap drones are exposing gaps in current air defense systems, and countries in the Middle East are looking to laser weapons for answers.
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Israel needs US stealth bombers if Trump decides to destroy Iran's nuclear sites
A military effort to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon requires heavy bombs to strike its bunkers. That's where the US B-2 Spirit comes in.
Trump administration cancels $400 million in funding to Columbia University — and says more cuts are coming
The administration has alleged the school failed to combat campus anti-Semitism amid Israel-Gaza protests.
What Lebanon's shifting political landscape means for Hezbollah
Hezbollah, one of Lebanon's most powerful political players, has been significantly weakened by its conflict with Israel.
Gaza cease-fire begins as first hostages arrive back in Israel
The announcement came after Israel said it received a list of hostages scheduled to be released on Sunday.
Gaza ceasefire agreement reached by Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage deal that would halt 15 months of fighting in Gaza.
Cease-fire deal or not, Israel's Hamas problem probably isn't going away
Israel and Hamas are finalizing an agreement for a phased cease-fire to end 15 months of brutal fighting in Gaza.
See Israelis and Palestinians rejoice at prospect of a Gaza cease-fire
Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire agreement to bring some of the remaining hostages home and halt the bloodshed after 15 months of conflict.
Israel's Air Force blazes air superiority path to Iran's border
Israel's actions in the wake of Syria's collapse give it unprecedented power in the air — right up to Iran's border.
An Israel-Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal is looking increasingly likely in Biden's final days in office
US, Israeli, and Palestinian officials have expressed increased optimism that a cease-fire agreement could soon be reached.
A newly deployed top US missile-defense system is getting a workout in the Middle East
The US deployed a THAAD air-defense battery to Israel in October, and it has been used in combat multiple times since then.
Turkey's offer to rebuild the Syria military is an opening to displace Russian and Iranian power
Syria's new government likely needs arms to solidify its hold on power. That's an opening for its Turkish backers.
It's been an absolutely awful year for Iran and its friends
Iran and its proxies and allies — from Syria to Lebanon to Gaza — have taken a beating in military engagements this year.
A top US missile-defense system was just used in combat for the 1st time to defend Israel
The THAAD battery was used in theater over the past couple of days, a US defense official confirmed to Business Insider.
A tiny fintech stock is up 4,700% in 2 days after taking a stake in a company involved with Israel's Iron Dome missile system
Fintech firm Nukkleus saw its market cap jump from about $3 million to $125 million in just two days.
Israel name-checked a notorious WWII attack to justify sinking Syria's navy
In 1940, British forces attacked the fleet of its former ally in French Algeria, killing nearly 1,300 French sailors.
The F-35 stealth fighter's victory against Iran's air defenses highlights its ability to wage a higher level of war
The F-35 has often been used to strike terror or militant targets. The strikes against Iran give a better picture of what it can do.
Photos show how Israeli airstrikes wiped out remnants of Assad's military in Syria
Israel destroyed Syrian military aircraft, warships, and weapons facilities to stop rebel groups from using them after the fall of the Assad regime.
Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. Here are 3 potential scenarios for its presence.
Russia could lose key military bases in post-Assad Syria. It could cut a deal to renew access, its footprint may be reduced, or it may leave.
Israel says it has carried out hundreds of strikes on Syria, targeting 'strategic weapons stockpiles'
Israeli forces have also advanced into the Golan Heights, a previously demilitarized zone in southwestern Syria.