Promises of (another) decisive victory over Hezbollah don't match activity on the ground ■ The IDF misled the media regarding strikes on Iranian launchers and the gap between reports and reality increased public frustration ■ Despite the blow settlers took when they appeared on Washington's radar, implementation of their plans continues undeterred

By Haim Nahman Bialik

These days mark the centenary of the birth of French philosopher Michel Foucault. In Iran, he saw a unique event with the potential not only to replace an oppressive regime with a more enlightened one, but also to address a deeper philosophical problem

The fact that none of the Arab countries that have attacked Iran has severed diplomatic ties with Tehran and that no Arab army has entered the war may indicate that these countries are already beginning to prepare for the day after the war, when they will have no choice but to return to the negotiating table

Exodus is a story of liberation from slavery, but it has also inspired numerous colonialist movements. It's a myth that needs to be treated with caution

If the UAE joins the military effort, it would become the first Gulf Arab state to take part in the war against Iran. Sources say Abu Dhabi is advocating for a UN Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force

The immediate response in Israel to foreign reports about the occupation's violence is nothing new. This time, too, attacks by settlers and the soldiers assisting them will persist as long as authorities refrain from punishment – because these attacks serve their policy

Israelis don't want to work blue-collar jobs, Palestinian labor largely disappeared after October 7, and the government now plans to import hundreds of thousands of migrant workers from Sri Lanka and Thailand. 'Perhaps the Zionist dream is adjusting'