‘It’s truly hell here’: airstrikes, repression and water shortages become ‘new normal’ for Iranians
Deepa Parent
The Guardian / July 22, 2026
Iranians describe how daily life is becoming ever harder as conflict continues and human rights crisis worsens.
As US...
The Houthi blockade puts Trump in a serious bind
Rosemary Kelanic
Responsible Statecraft / July 21, 2026
The Iran-aligned group wants to halt shipping to and from Saudi Arabia, undermining a Strait of Hormuz alternative.
On...
I’m a scholar of genocide – we’re entering a terrifying new era
Omer Bartov
The New York Times / July 21, 2026
How do genocides end? In most cases, there are two options. Either the perpetrators accomplish their...
Smotrich says US fighting Iran is ‘best for us’ and Israel will not join
Elis Gjevori
Middle East Eye / July 21, 2026
Finance minister says the war serves Israeli interests while American troops and households bear its mounting costs.
Israel’s far-right...
IDF accused of working with settlers after latest deadly West Bank raid
Andrew Roth & Sufian Taha
The Guardian / July 21, 2026
Residents of Deir Jarir say raids that killed two Palestinians late on Sunday are part of pattern...
Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on...
TG Staff
The Guardian / July 21, 2026
Iran has attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, after...
IDF accused of working with Jewish settlers after latest deadly West Bank raid
Andrew Roth & Sufian Taha
The Guardian / July 21, 2026
Residents of Deir Jarir say raids that killed two Palestinians late on Sunday are part...
Netanyahu ad uses a questionable tactic against bereaved rival
David M. Halbfinger
The New York Times / July 21, 2026
A.I.-generated images showing Gadi Eisenkot, the Israeli leader’s top challenger in upcoming elections, played on...
With Trump distracted by Iran, Netanyahu is squeezing Gaza
Paul R. Pillar
Responsible Statecraft / July 21, 2026
The U.S. administration needs to use its leverage to get Israel to follow through on the ceasefire...
Khalil al-Hayya: who is the political veteran chosen to steer Hamas forward ?
Elis Gjevori
Middle East Eye / July 20, 2026
The Gaza-born leader takes charge after decades in Hamas’s political, parliamentary and negotiating ranks.
Hamas has elected Khalil...
