The incoming director of Israel’s Mossad spy agency believed a war with Iran could trigger the swift collapse of the regime, according to three Israeli sources familiar with internal consultations – an assessment that has failed to materialize after more than 40 days of fighting.

The move by Italy, once considered a strong ally of Israel, reflected growing anger over Israeli aggression in the Middle East. President Trump criticized Italy’s stance on the war.

The Lebanese government made it clear during U.S.-brokered talks with Israel that they no longer want to be "occupied" by Hezbollah and that there were conversations

US President Donald Trump told Fox News in an interview that the war on Iran is 'close to over', while Israel and Lebanon agree to take talks further.

Israel and Lebanon will engage in peace talks despite Hezbollah’s objections.

Economic ties and broader European alliances are likely to preserve the bilateral relationship, even as the expected prime minister-elect moves to rejoin the ICC and potentially pivot back towards the

As Israel observes a fragile ceasefire with Iran and continues strikes in Lebanon, officials say the military remains on high alert.