Commentary: Biden's international coalition failed to stop Houthi attacks on maritime trade, now Trump says strikes against the rebel army will continue until they are defeated; This is a major test for his administration as China and Iran look on 

Analysis: Ronen Bar claims dismissal is politically motivated and that the prime minister was demanding personal loyalty while the Shin Bet's loyalty is to national security; Netanyahu’s allies defend the move

Analysis: Although tensions between PM and Ronen Bar grew during the war, Netanyahu relied on allies to attack the security chief - until his meeting with U.S. president

Analysis: Ahmad Al-Sharaa was initially welcomed by the Arab world, Western capitals, and even some in Israel, projecting a polished, softer image; however, events of the past week raise critical questions on whether this misplaced Western optimism, again

Opinion: We have already reached the stage of eroded trust and defiance within the security agencies, and it will end with a different Shin Bet, a different prosecution and, eventually, a different Supreme Court and new Basic Laws; A prime minister who has lost all restraints will rule as he pleases, while an incompetent government trails behind him

Analysis: Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian student leader at Columbia University, has ignited controversy; Jewish organizations welcome the move, while progressive figures defend him, exposing divisions over rising antisemitism and free speech in the US