January 7, 2026 — Israel and Syria agree on mechanism to share intel, seek economic ties. Pact reached on 2nd day of renewed talks; source in Damascus reportedly claims there are indications Israel may agree to regard violence in Druze area of Sweida as internal matter

January 7, 2026 — Iran threatens Israel over backing protests: ‘This will not go unanswered’ Iran’s army chief says Tehran views statements from Washington and Jerusalem on the protests as a threat, warns of a harsh response and announces the execution of another alleged Mossad spy as unrest enters its 11th day

January 7, 2026 — Iran’s Crown Prince calls for coordinated protests at end of week as regime forces reportedly flee. Separately, several Iranian Kurdish opposition parties issued a joint statement urging a general strike also on Thursday to support the protests.

January 7, 2026 — Iranian protesters ‘claiming entire cities,’ US House Foreign Affairs Committee says. In a video, protesters can be heard shouting “Marg bar Khamenei,” which translates to “Death to Khamenei.”

January 6, 2026 — Kurdish leader Yazdanpana: Iran’s crisis is a mismatch between state’s and people’s identity. “What we are seeing in Iran is not simply an economic crisis. These are primarily symptoms of a deep political crisis,” said Yazdanpana. “The state, the political system, is in crisis.”

January 6, 2026 — At least 35 people, including 4 children, killed in Iran protests, says rights group. Group says over 1,200 detained as mass demonstrations spread to 250 cities and towns; IRGC-linked media says some 250 police officers, 45 Basij militia members injured

January 5, 2026 — Netanyahu: Now could be moment Iranians ‘take their fate into their own hands’. Senior officials reportedly say PM had been avoiding commenting on the protests, so Iran wouldn’t use remarks as pretext to attack Israel

January 5, 2026 — Report: IRGC launches missile drills amid regional tensions. IRGC launches missile and air‑defense drills across Iran amid concerns of possible escalation with Israel.

December 31, 2025 — How the UAE built its sphere of influence across the region, including role in Yemen – explainer

December 31, 2025 — American Jews mark Qatar as second greatest threat to Israel, after Iran – JPPI survey reveals. The survey collected data from the JPPI’s “Voice of the Jewish People” panel, in which American Jews were surveyed on their views regarding political and religious topics.

December 30, 2025 — Four months after his killing in IDF strike, Hamas finally admits death of spokesman Abu Obeida. Hamas also acknowledges deaths of Sinwar brother and other senior leaders

December 29, 2025 — Naim Qassem says government’s disarmament plan is ‘what Israel wants,’ claims Beirut need not make good on ceasefire provisions until IDF halts actions against terror group