The suspects, all Israeli citizens, conducted intelligence missions for two years under the direction of two Iranian agents, the authorities said.
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A Mideast Shift Is Underway, Without Israel
Before Hamas’s Oct. 7 attacks, Saudi Arabia was open to forging stronger ties with the Israelis. Now, a year into the war in Gaza, it is warming up to its traditional enemy, Iran.
Leaked U.S. Intelligence Suggests Israel Is Preparing to Strike Iran
American officials are trying to determine the source of the leak, which describes military drills and weapons placement, and how damaging it might be.
Fighting Rages in Gaza and Lebanon, Despite Killing of Hamas Leader
Peace talks were nowhere in sight and, despite Yahya Sinwar’s death, the violence seemed only to increase, as Israel struck northern Gaza and Hezbollah fired dozens of projectiles.
Despite Sinwar’s Death, Mideast Peace May Still Be Elusive
Just about all of the actors in the region are looking for an “offramp” to the conflict, many analysts say. But Hezbollah and Hamas are talking tough, and Israel is not backing down.
Sinwar’s Death Was a Victory for Israel. But Can the U.S. Persuade It to ‘Take the Win’?
Assassinating Yahya Sinwar was Israel’s Osama bin Laden moment. But getting a cease-fire deal done in the last three months of the Biden presidency is a much bigger reach.
Sinwar’s Death Highlights Israel’s Long Quest for Deterrence
Israel’s killing of the Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is the latest expression of Israel’s belief that regional acceptance will be achieved only through strength.
U.S. Wrestles With Aiding Allies and Maintaining Its Own Weapons Supply
Pentagon officials discuss whether the flow of assistance could be hurting the military’s ability to respond to a new conflict.
U.S. Bombs Weapons Caches of Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen
Air Force B-2 bombers struck five underground weapons facilities in what may be a signal from the Biden administration to Iran.
Israeli Strike Hits Lebanese Municipal Building, Killing Mayor
The strike, in the south of Lebanon, killed at least 16 people, Lebanese officials said. Israel, which also struck near Beirut, said it was targeting Hezbollah militants.