A review of Gal Beckerman’s 'How to Be a Dissident' examines its portraits of rebels past and present and its warning that dissent is not automatically virtuous. The book argues that courage must be paired with discipline and collective purpose to achieve lasting change.

Lebanon’s president says the country will pursue permanent agreements after a ceasefire with Israel ended weeks of fighting. He pledged to defend national sovereignty while signaling openness to negotiations.

A former gangster’s return to crime anchors Ramita Navai’s portrait of life under Iran’s regime. The book recounts real, often censored stories gathered during her reporting in Tehran.

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has eased energy and trade disruptions for India after weeks of conflict related delays. Oil prices have fallen and exporters expect freight rates to decline as shipments resume.

A judge has cleared the way for a third trial in the decades-old Etan Patz murder case, rejecting a request to dismiss the charges against Pedro Hernandez. His earlier conviction was overturned on appeal over concerns about how the jury was instructed.

Jewish advocacy groups are calling on President Donald Trump to prioritize the release of Americans detained in Iran during ongoing ceasefire and nuclear talks. Families of detainees say their return must be central to any agreement with Tehran.

A young woman returned to her home in Tyre after a 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon. Though fearful the truce may not last, she expressed relief and gratitude that her house remains standing.

Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if the United States maintains its blockade of Iranian ports. The warning signals rising tensions over control of the strategic waterway.

Israeli officers in southern Lebanon said they were not informed about the ceasefire before it was announced publicly. Forces remain deployed and awaiting orders as Israel maintains captured territory and a security buffer during the truce.

Hezbollah warned Lebanon's president against meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he would 'lose his status.' The group rejected any peace deal with Israel and demanded a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

President Donald Trump said Iran's enriched uranium would be transferred to the United States under a future peace deal, despite Tehran's denials. He added that no money would change hands as part of the agreement.

Opposition leaders are reportedly preparing to offer Benny Gantz the presidency in exchange for his exit from politics. The move would include unifying several parties under new leadership amid shifting poll numbers.