Netanyahu launches direct talks with Lebanon: why the ‘Hezbollah’ issue is reaching a new level
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the start of a direct negotiation process with Lebanon, focused on the disarmament of Hezbollah and the settlement of relations between the two countries. The statement was made on April 9, 2026, after a meeting of the Israeli cabinet and amid signals from Beirut about readiness to discuss a […]
Ukrainian drones for the first time in the world destroyed a bridge deep in the occupation: how the operation near Oleshky changed the rules of war
Ukrainian military conducted the first known operation in which a bridge was destroyed using unmanned systems after prolonged phased preparation. The Telegraph reported this on April 7, 2026. It concerns the bridge over the Konka River in the temporarily occupied Oleshky area in the Kherson region, which was used by Russian forces to supply positions […]
Europe is talking about ‘restraint’ again: why Kaja Kallas’s reaction to Lebanon caused irritation in Israel
On April 9, 2026, the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, publicly commented on Israel’s strikes on Lebanon and essentially repeated the formula that has been heard from Brussels in Israel more than once: “Hezbollah” dragged Lebanon into the war, but Israel’s right to self-defense, she said, does not justify such large-scale destruction. These words […]
Trump once again puts allies before the fact? Why the story of the US-Iran truce caused irritation in Israel
Israel, according to reports from American media, was not a full participant in the diplomatic scheme surrounding the ceasefire between the US and Iran, but rather a party that was informed at a late stage. This is how the story is described on April 9, 2026, by The Wall Street Journal: according to the publication, […]
“They trust Putin”: Zelensky stated that the US ignored evidence of cooperation between Russia and Iran
The US trusts Putin. And it’s a disgrace, said Zelensky. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a strong statement about the US position on cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, accusing Washington of not responding properly to the evidence presented by Kyiv. Against this backdrop, the Ukrainian leader made it clear that the problem lies not only […]
Video: “Trump Defeated Iran. Or Not?” Mohammad Farajallah
Trump defeated Iran. Or not? Mohammad Farajallah, Yuri Romanenko. April 8, 2026.
Iranian round against Israel: 650 rockets, dozens of direct hits, and thousands injured
On April 9, 2026, against the backdrop of preparations for new negotiations on the Iranian deal, it became clear: even with low chances of a diplomatic breakthrough, the Middle East remains in a state of protracted crisis. For Israel, the results of the latest round of confrontation with Iran are measured not only by political […]