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The UAE has nominated senior diplomat Lana Nusseibeh to become the next UN Secretary-General. Dalia Ziada, Egyptian scholar and Washington Director at ISGAP, explains why her candidacy matters — particularly for Arab and Middle Eastern women — and what an Emirati at the helm of the UN could mean for Israel and the wider region. President Trump says “something will happen with Iran, one way or another” fairly soon, as the US reduces its military presence in the region and evacuates non-essential personnel from its embassy in Saudi Arabia. Two people have been killed and eight wounded in an attack on King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia, while two more were killed in a separate drone strike on an oil field. Maritime intelligence firm Kpler says Iran may have exhausted the crude held aboard its shadow fleet after selling the remaining stocks to China earlier this month. Israel’s election campaign has taken a bitter turn, with Defense Minister Israel Katz blaming opposition leaders for undermining security warnings and Yair Lapid accusing the government of politicising national security. Israeli military officials have told Washington that Hamas has no intention of disarming and is rebuilding its forces for a possible return to full-scale war. And Thailand has taken delivery of an Israeli-made anti-drone system, with Israel Weapon Industries saying several other Southeast Asian countries are also interested. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: Subscribe here Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Hundreds of Moroccan troops are preparing for possible deployment to Gaza as part of President Trump’s International Stabilisation Force. Miri Eisin, retired IDF colonel and senior intelligence officer, explains why Morocco’s unusually deep military and security ties with Israel could make it a uniquely important Arab partner in postwar Gaza. Israeli soldiers have begun voting ahead of next week’s national election, with around 850 military polling stations operating across Israel and at IDF positions in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. The latest polls show Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party ahead of Likud, but neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition is close to the 61 seats needed for a majority. The Iran-backed Houthis have launched a ballistic missile at Aden airport, while Saudi Arabia says it intercepted five Houthi drones heading towards the kingdom, including one aimed at the Medina region. Israel’s Arkia airline has suspended ticket sales to Marrakech at the request of Israeli security authorities, following a similar move by Israir last week. And a popular Ramat Gan restaurant has reopened six months after being badly damaged in an Iranian missile strike, returning with a completely rebuilt space and new all-day concept. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: Subscribe here Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Just one week before Israel’s election, Andrew Fox, Senior Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, assesses Israel’s position after two years of war. Hamas has been severely weakened, Hezbollah is largely quiet, Iran is contained for now and the Houthis are preoccupied with Saudi Arabia. But has Israel’s military success come at the cost of its international standing? US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made an unannounced visit to Israel, meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a southern airbase amid discussions over renewed military action against Iran. Netanyahu says he opposes the arrest of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers and promises a new conscription law after the election, as Haredi parties threaten to boycott any coalition that fails to address their demands for military exemptions. Israeli and Lebanese representatives are resuming negotiations in Florida, as the IDF accuses the Lebanese army of failing to dismantle a Hezbollah weapons site and tipping off the group about enforcement operations. Saudi Arabia has postponed its flagship investment conference, known as “Davos in the Desert”, until next year, amid continuing Houthi attacks and growing security concerns among international investors. And Israel is launching a new military space division, with Defence Minister Israel Katz unveiling what he calls Israel’s own “Star Wars” programme, aimed at making the country a global military and technological power. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: Subscribe here Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

As violent unrest grips France, Catherine Perez-Shakdam explains why Palestinian flags and keffiyehs have become such a prominent feature of the protests — and warns that an Islamist-left alliance is increasingly testing the French state’s resilience. The IDF says an internal Hamas document shows the group planned to plant explosives beside displaced-persons camps in Gaza, using panic and confusion to help operatives escape as Israeli troops approached. The UN’s World Food Programme is cutting aid to half a million people in Gaza because of a funding shortfall, leaving around 1.1 million Palestinians still receiving food or cash assistance. Israeli police have arrested ten people in the West Bank over violent settler attacks on an American photographer, a French mayor and a convoy of European diplomats. Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is in Iran for talks aimed at preventing a return to full-scale war between Tehran and Washington, as tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz. And Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has won a 235-million-dollar contract to supply precision-guided rockets and artillery launchers to an unnamed European country. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: Subscribe here Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

With Israel’s election less than two weeks away, political analyst Gil Hoffman joins Israel in Ten to break down the state of the race, the battle to form a governing coalition — and how Gaza, Iran and the war are shaping the campaign. The United States is reportedly considering using its most powerful conventional bomb against deeply buried Iranian nuclear and military sites, amid growing expectations that fighting could resume after the US midterms. US forces have destroyed an Iranian-linked vessel in the Gulf of Oman, while the container ship GFS Pride has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectiles. Israel is blocking contractors and trucks linked to the US-backed Board of Peace from entering Gaza, leaving reconstruction and demilitarization plans stalled. Gadi Eisenkot is pledging to end Hamas rule in Gaza within 18 months if he becomes prime minister — either through President Trump’s Gaza framework or military action. Hezbollah is offering up to 14,000 dollars in financial assistance to displaced Lebanese families as it grapples with the cost of reconstruction. And Britain has opened a formal public inquiry into the killing of two Jewish men in a terrorist attack on a synagogue. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: Subscribe here Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Former US Ambassador to Oman Marc Sievers joins Israel in Ten to discuss whether Tehran believes it can simply outlast Washington and Israel — as the war drags on, oil prices rise and both the US and Israel head toward crucial elections. Colombia has become the tenth country to open an embassy in Jerusalem, as Bogotá and Jerusalem rebuild ties and restore their free trade agreement. Israel is on heightened alert for a possible Houthi attack by missile, land or sea. The Wall Street Journal reports the group is also trying to build new ballistic missiles using Chinese parts, with enough range to hit Israel and Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is marking one year since the final 20 living hostages were released from Gaza. Of the 251 people abducted on October 7, 168 returned alive. Around 40 died or were killed in captivity, while others were killed on October 7 and their bodies taken into Gaza. The IDF says it has killed a Hamas commander who held Israeli hostages during the war and had recently been working to rebuild the group’s capabilities. And Israel is hosting senior delegations from Greece and Cyprus for talks on defense, energy, technology and the India-Middle East-Europe trade corridor. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: Subscribe here Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Dr Adi Schwartz joins Israel in Ten to discuss the controversy surrounding Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize, what Hamas’s reaction says about the award — and why he believes the UN’s approach to Israel reflects a much deeper institutional problem. President Trump says the US may have gone “too far” in targeting Iran’s leadership, even as Tehran reportedly strengthens nuclear and border sites ahead of possible renewed US strikes after the November midterms. A 14-year-old Israeli boy, Elazar Yair Wilensky, has been killed after unexploded Hezbollah ordnance detonated during a school trip near the Lebanese border. More than 20 students and teachers were also injured. The IDF says it has killed five Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in separate strikes in southern Gaza, including members of Hamas’s elite Nukhba force. And Israel and Albania are looking to deepen ties, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar meeting Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: Subscribe here Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

As Yemen’s Houthis continue to batter Saudi Arabia, i24NEWS diplomatic correspondent Guy Azriel joins Israel in Ten to discuss Riyadh’s reluctance to accept Israeli help, the prospects for closer ties — and whether renewed regional violence could shape Israel’s election. Saudi Arabia warns its response to the Houthis must be serious following Sunday’s deadly attack on Riyadh airport. Around sixty per cent of scheduled flights are expected to be cancelled today. Iran, which backs the Houthis, says it is deeply concerned by the violence and offers to help broker dialogue. Tehran has also rejected Washington’s latest proposal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Heated scenes at Netanyahu’s corruption trial as judges halt proceedings following a clash between his lawyer and a prosecutor. Former attorney general Avichai Mandelblit continues his testimony. Kfar Saba’s mayor steps aside after police arrest him and his wife in a sweeping corruption investigation involving suspected cash bribes to steer municipal contracts. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urges Netanyahu and the military to defy the High Court over a timetable for displaced Palestinians to return to their homes in the northern West Bank. And Netanyahu demands a criminal investigation into soldiers who testified anonymously in the documentary “NAZA,” alleging false claims about the IDF and suspected leaks of classified information. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: Subscribe here Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Eight days after the attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, NDTV’s Aditya Raj Kaul joins Israel in Ten to discuss the bravery of Captain Smit Machchar and the Israeli passengers who helped regain control of the plane — and why the attack should be a wake-up call for closer Israeli, Indian and Emirati cooperation against Islamist terror. US-Iran talks have reportedly hit a dead end, with the Pentagon preparing options for renewed military action that could begin within weeks. Possible targets include Iranian nuclear, energy and infrastructure sites. Israel and Britain have reached a compromise over the British Consulate in Jerusalem. The consul general and 19 diplomats will leave, while a much smaller “UK Mission, Jerusalem” will remain. The son of Israel’s ambassador to Washington has begun breathing on his own after being critically wounded in a Palestinian car-ramming attack. Neriyah Leiter remains unconscious and in very serious condition. Syria is considering military assistance to Saudi Arabia against the Houthis, potentially including defensive systems or even troops. More than 200,000 Yemenis have been displaced by renewed fighting, as the Houthis seize the country’s entire Red Sea coast. And Iraq is banning Waze next year because the navigation app was developed in Israel — despite the government acknowledging that it is widely used in the country. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: Subscribe here Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

How Sinwar Brought Iran to Its Knees | Behnam Ben Taleblu Three years after October 7, Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, examines how the massacre unleashed a chain reaction that weakened Iran and its proxies. But he warns: Tehran is weakened, not defeated — and is preparing to lash out. Israel remembers the victims with ceremonies at the President’s Residence, the Knesset, the Nova festival site and in Sderot. The IDF reports nearly 100,000 targets struck across multiple fronts since October 7, more than 31,000 projectiles launched at Israel and 970 soldiers killed. Israeli forces conduct overnight operations across the West Bank, arresting dozens of suspects over alleged terrorism and incitement. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran has lost control of the Strait of Hormuz and its economy is in freefall. He insists any nuclear deal must ensure Tehran never acquires a nuclear weapon. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: Subscribe here Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Military analyst and Rosshandler Report host Yaakov Lappin discusses Israel’s fight against Hamas’s “invisible enemy”—and argues that international journalists should enter Gaza, while making clear the restrictions Hamas imposes on their reporting. The IDF is on heightened alert ahead of the October 7 anniversary, following warnings of Hamas plans to attack troops and kidnap soldiers. Israel was reportedly prepared to shoot down the flydubai jet during last week’s suspected hijacking. Shin Bet agents are now helping question the copilot, who reportedly abandoned an earlier attack plan in July. Three people were injured in attacks on Saudi airports as Saudi-backed Yemeni forces claim gains against the Houthis near the vital Bab al-Mandab shipping route. Washington has approved potential arms sales to the UAE, Kuwait and Egypt. Lebanese and British troops have begun joint exercises, and Jordan and the UAE are building a railway linking Aqaba to Jordan’s mining centres. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: Subscribe here Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Three weeks before Israel’s election, neither the pro- nor anti-Netanyahu bloc has enough seats to form a government. Misgav senior fellow and Jewish Insider journalist Lahav Harkov explains why smaller parties could decide the outcome. At Israel’s October 7 memorial ceremony, Netanyahu vowed Hamas would not rule Gaza, while President Herzog warned against ignoring warning signs and deepening divisions at home. Opposition leaders are demanding Miri Regev’s removal following reports that her ministry ignored aviation security warnings before the flydubai attack. Yemen’s government has announced an offensive to retake Houthi-held territory. Netanyahu has congratulated Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro ahead of a presidential runoff, and Israel has condemned Britain’s Green Party for equating Zionism with racism. The US has also withdrawn its bombers from RAF Fairford amid reports of suspected plots targeting the base. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Dr Einat Wilf, a candidate with the joint Reservists/Economists List, joins Israel in Ten to explain why she believes Israel must start treating the information war as a central battlefield — and lays out her vision for the future of the West Bank, Judea and Samaria. Breaking news is Israel as a flydubai passenger plane bound for Tel Aviv makes an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after what Israeli officials say was an attempted hijacking by one of the pilots. Officials say the pilot stabbed a colleague in the cockpit before crew members and Israeli passengers subdued him and regained control of the aircraft. More than 100 Israeli passengers were on board and all are reported safe. Israeli security officials are treating the incident as a suspected terror attack, and arrangements are under way to bring the passengers back to Israel. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Former deputy prime minister Avigdor Lieberman has suggested Jordan take control of Arab communities in the West Bank. Professor Eugene Kontorovich explains why he believes the plan would not work — and why Israel should impose a cost on countries that sanction Israeli communities and businesses. Defense Minister Israel Katz has condemned Israeli rioters who attacked Palestinians and security forces overnight in the West Bank village of Jalud. The IDF says more than 100 people were involved and three have been arrested. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held his first publicly confirmed meeting in the UAE since the Abraham Accords were signed in 2020, meeting President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to discuss closer ties and regional security. Iran is warning that regional infrastructure could be attacked if its own security and oil exports are not guaranteed. Tehran is waiting for a US response to its proposal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US forces are set to leave their final bases in Iraq by Wednesday. Iran and its allies are calling the withdrawal a victory, while Iraqi officials warn it could boost Tehran’s influence and give ISIS room to regroup. And Hamas is facing a new cash problem in Gaza. Asharq Al-Awsat reports that traders are switching to payment apps and refusing cash — while Hamas operatives are still being paid in banknotes. Israel is also targeting money changers used to move funds to the group. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

Independent Middle East correspondent Jotam Confino has just visited Gaza. He tells Israel in Ten that Hamas is using children as young as four to scout IDF positions along the Yellow Line—and explains why he believes a return to war is inevitable. A former senior Mossad official says he knows of no Egyptian or Emirati warning before October 7, despite reports that both countries alerted Prime Minister Netanyahu. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Iran could run out of oil to sell within two weeks. He believes the pressure is pushing Tehran towards a deal, but Iranian state media says no talks are planned. Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister is in Washington after reports that Riyadh asked the US for military help against Yemen’s Houthis. Israel has summoned Spain’s chargé d’affaires over a minister’s support for a Palestinian state “from the river to the sea.” And the US embassy in Britain has warned Americans of heightened risks to US-linked sites after five men were arrested near RAF Fairford. Police are investigating a possible Iranian link, but have not confirmed a motive. Watch now for your fast, fact-based Middle East briefing. Sign up to receive Israel in Ten daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]