The State of It

Houthi fighters on speedboats used drones and rocket-propelled grenades to strike cargo ships and take hostages in the Red Sea. This surge in attacks comes despite a ‘ceasefire’ agreed with Donald Trump in May. So why have the Houthis decided to attack now? And will it bring another wave of violence to the Middle East?

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The so-called ‘coalition of the willing’ spent months contemplating a reassurance force to help keep peace after any deal with Russia over Ukraine. But as the prospects of a ceasefire deal recede, and the allies meet in London - defence commentator Eliot Wilson delves into what became of their plans.

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As Donald Trump’s once-close relationship with Vladimir Putin appears to falter and the US resumes shipments of promised weapons, it seems like good news for Ukraine. Yet a former Ukrainian defence minister argues that Russia’s war will only end when Putin is out of the Kremlin. The Times’ reporter in Ukraine, Tom Ball, unpacks his interview with Oleksii Reznikov, Trump’s evolving stance, and the challenges facing US-Ukraine relations.

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As chaos and lawlessness grip Gaza, armed clans and militias are stepping into the void left by Hamas. Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of one such group, has warned "don't rule out civil war" - and says his fighters will confront Hamas. Fighters that Israel’s prime minister has confirmed he is providing weapons to. Dr Afzal Ashraf of Loughborough University unpacks the strategy and broader implications.

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The Times has obtained intelligence documents revealing the extent of Israel's espionage operation within Iran, which led to Israel and the US attacking Iran's nuclear facilities. Israel Correspondent Gabrielle Weiniger, who broke the story, explains how wide and deep the network was and the ongoing fallout at the top of Iran's regime. 

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In this extended Frontline conversation, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, Former Commander US army Europe, explains how the lack of an official national security advisor in Trump's cabinet may have allowed Ukraine aid cuts to go ahead without Trump knowing.

"It doesn't look like the secretary of state slash national security advisor. Rubio was aware of it. I'm not even sure that the president was aware of it."

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In this extended Frontline conversation, Orysia Lutsevych OBE -  head of the Ukraine Forum at the think tank Chatham House - provides expert analysis on the war in Ukraine. From the Russian summer offensive and Ukraine’s cutting-edge use of drone technology to the geopolitical ripple effects of the NATO summit, Orysia offers a comprehensive breakdown of the key developments shaping the conflict and the region’s future.

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Hamas’ senior leadership are said to be closely studying details of a US ceasefire proposal - even as scores more people are killed in Gaza. The Times’ Israel Correspondent, Gabrielle Weiniger analyses the calculations going on within Hamas and explains why the group is more likely to accept a deal now than it has been previously. 

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As Donald Trump reveals discussions with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, allies scramble to respond to a US pause in weapons shipments to Kyiv. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces record-breaking drone attacks, relentless nightly bombardments, and Russia’s symbolic victories in Luhansk. Reporting from Kyiv, The Times’ Tom Ball shares the latest updates and delves into his interview with opposition leader Petro Poroshenko.

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Donald Trump says Israel has agreed conditions for a ceasefire - and that he’ll be “very firm” with Binyamin Netanyahu. As Hamas considers the US proposal, could this be a breakthrough in the 21-month Gaza conflict? Longtime peace negotiator and international lawyer Nomi Bar-Yaacov sets out the challenges, opportunities, and what it might take to secure a lasting resolution.

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