Analysis: While battles rage on the ground, another fight unfolds in the realm of perception; Israel seeks to influence domestic, international and regional audiences without a single body coordinating its wartime messaging

Analysis: recent successes created the illusion Hezbollah could be quickly crippled, but dismantling the group would require either a prolonged war in Lebanon or a major political shift inside the country

Analysis: Defense minister signals the war’s final phase may depend on whether the Iranian public rises against the regime, suggesting the conflict could shorten if internal pressure forces Tehran to accept surrender terms

Opinion: Polls show many Palestinians fear corruption will worsen in Gaza; donors preparing to fund reconstruction may face the same accountability failures that have undermined aid for decades