Analysts say the latest military confrontation between Israel and Iran has exposed unprecedented strains between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump as their interests diverge. The rift was laid bare when Iran launched missiles at northern Israel after an Israeli airstrike on Beirut, defying U.S. assurances. Netanyahu is caught between Washington's push for de-escalation and far-right ministers urging continued warfare.

Jun 9, 2026

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Israel and Iran Exchange Fire Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Iran launched missiles into northern Israel, and Israel retaliated with airstrikes on radar, an oil refinery, and military bases in Iran. The Houthi rebels also fired missiles into Israel and banned Israeli ships from the Red Sea. The exchange threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US and Israel.

Jun 8, 2026

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US Envoy Confirms Israel Deploys Iron Dome to UAE

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed that Israel has deployed Iron Dome missile defense systems and personnel to the UAE to help defend against Iranian attacks, marking the system's first operational use outside Israel. The move underscores deepening Israel-UAE ties under the Abraham Accords amid the Iran conflict.

May 12, 2026