The Epstein Files Produce an Unlikely Weapon for the Houthi Messaging Wars

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By: Ephrat Livni

23 October 2026 at 15:18

The Yemeni militia is using the culture of its sworn enemies in the renewed fighting with Saudi Arabia.

Houthi supporters chanting slogans and holding pictures of Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the Houthi leader, in Sanaa, Yemen.

Netanyahu Won the Middle East and Lost the World

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By: Ezra Klein

25 October 2026 at 13:00

Both Israelis and Palestinians are trapped in the Netanyahu paradigm.

A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War

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By: David E. Sanger · Julian E. Barnes · Jonathan Swan · Maggie Haberman · Farnaz Fassihi and Eric Schmitt

25 October 2026 at 16:38

With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.

A senior official in Iran took to social media in recent days to say the country was preparing to take on its adversaries with surprise attacks.

Iranians Face Anxious Wait as Threat of Attack Looms

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By: Farnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar

25 October 2026 at 03:51

The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents.

People passing photos of the three supreme leaders and a display featuring a Donald Trump impersonator behind bars in Tehran, on Thursday.

Netanyahu Is Up for Re-election After Years of War. How Will Voters See Him?

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By: Isabel Kershner

24 October 2026 at 20:45

The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he’s trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel speaking to supporters at a mall in Holon, Israel, this month.

Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say

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By: Edward Wong · Jonathan Swan and Julian E. Barnes

24 October 2026 at 17:11

The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.

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