MONDOWEISS.NET • 2026-03-22

‘Forever live by the sword’: Understanding Israelis’ massive support for Iran war

A recent poll registered Israeli support for the war on Iran at a whopping 93%. Between the genocide, the ethnic cleansing, and the annexations, Israelis think this is how it’s meant to be. Constant war to sustain our constant expansion.

CARNEGIEENDOWMENT.ORG • 2026-03-20

The Diverging U.S. and Israeli Goals in Iran Are Making the Endgame Even Murkier

The cracks between Trump and Netanyahu have become more pronounced, particularly over energy and leadership targets.  Three weeks into the Iran war, the endgames of Israel and the United States appear to be diverging.

NEWS.NORTHEASTERN.EDU • 2026-03-19

What is the Strait of Hormuz, and why does it matter?

Experts on supply-chains, geopolitics and the Middle East explain why the Strait of Hormuz is dominating headlines.

FOREIGNAFFAIRS.COM • 2026-03-20

How Iran Sees the War

The Islamic Republic has maintained remarkable cohesion since the attacks started. Its command-and-control system remains intact, even though it has lost many leaders. It has retained enough firepower to launch missile strikes against U.S. bases, Israel, and various Persian Gulf Arab countries. And it swiftly named the elder Khamenei’s hard-line son Mojtaba as its new supreme leader.  This resilience should not come as a surprise. For more than two decades since the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and especially since the 12-day war last June, Tehran has been preparing for a large U.S. attack and signaling that it would respond with fury.

TIMESOFISRAEL.COM • 2026-03-18

Why Israeli support for the battle with Iran has stayed so high even as missiles fly

Public backing is still sky-high despite sirens, sleepless nights and shuttered schools. The reason, pollsters say, is Israelis feel they’re waging an existential fight in relative safety.

GREATREPORTER.COM • 2026-03-23

‘A Revolting Moral Outrage’: Toddler Torture Allegation Emerges Amid Mounting Evidence of Systemic Abuse in Israeli Detention

A disturbing allegation emerging from central Gaza has intensified scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in the occupied territory, after reports that Israeli soldiers tortured an 18-month-old Palestinian child in front of his father.