Thiago Avila and Saif Abu-Kashk were detained in international waters near Crete and brought to Israel, unlike other activists released in Greece; they are on hunger strike and allege abuse, which Israel denies, as the state seeks a six-day extension of their detention

A day after Iran attacked the United Arab Emirates and Oman, Israeli cities are preparing for the collapse of the ceasefire and the possibility of renewed Iranian attacks 

 The war and the naval blockade are crushing the Iranian economy: inflation of about 70%, industry is shut down, the internet is down and unemployment is breaking records; Will this lead the Revolutionary Guards to compromise or to war?

Intelligence suggests Iran’s nuclear capacity remains broadly unchanged, with limited new damage and a weapon still about a year away if Tehran decides to pursue one; officials say conventional strikes have muddied that path

Former US Navy analyst jailed for spying for Israel says Oct. 7 pushed him into public life, criticizes Netanyahu’s wartime leadership and rules out cooperation with Bennett over past security decisions