Analysis: Hezbollah’s power inside Lebanon’s Shiite community rests not only on violence but on a hierarchy of possible costs, from public smears and economic pressure to threats, surveillance and prosecution, encouraging self-censorship before organized opposition can emerge

Opinion: Syria under Ahmad al-Sharaa has become a strategic dilemma for Israel: While he signals pragmatism and openness to a security deal, his jihadist past, claims to the Golan and regional ambitions fuel calls for caution and political pressure

Analysis: A $120 million expansion at Al-Maghtas is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Jordan River, raising new surveillance, drone and crowd-control challenges directly across from Israel’s Kasr al-Yahud crossing

Commentary: Israelis have flocked to Greece in growing numbers since Oct. 7, but some locals are losing patience; Greece remains relatively welcoming to Israelis, though signs of backlash are emerging