Commentary: Despite rising tensions on northern border, Israel and US detect shift in Shiite sentiment against Hezbollah; as group tries to rebuild its military power, its focus turns inward, threatening Lebanon’s government and risking new escalation

Tehran fears Israel may try to topple the regime after the recent war. Iran’s leadership is torn between opening talks with the United States or rebuilding its shattered military capabilities as Israel watches for miscalculation

Opinion: The BBC’s damage to Israel’s image over the past two years is hard to quantify, yet Israel's response has been muted; without treating the battle for its reputation as seriously as military defense, other broadcasters may follow suit

Opinion: As US officers take a growing role in Israel’s war efforts, concern is mounting that vital cooperation with Washington is starting to blur the line between partnership and control