IDF says slain Islamic Jihad commander was behind most attacks from Gaza in recent months and was planning more, but high cost of killing him, conspicuous timing raise questions

Russia is becoming the last global power militarily engaged in the region. Many analysts warn of great dangers for Israel, but one also sees opportunities

Netanyahu claims the pact he vows to advance after the election will guarantee Israel's security 'for generations.' But successive Israeli governments have always rejected the idea

Surviving participants in Israeli air strike that destroyed Saddam's nuclear site gather to retrace mission that 'remade the Middle East'

Iran-backed group, accused of being main instigator of violence, lost 8 members, while Hamas says 3 of its terrorists were killed in Israeli strikes