Yoav Gallant was dismissed as Israel's defense minister, sparking protests and concerns over the government's direction.

The Israel-Hamas war has devastated Gaza in ways that may be irreversible — and a picture of the environmental harm is only just beginning to emerge, as violence spreads across the region.

But Israeli leaders are also seeking to lock in strategic gains that go beyond military victories — to reshape the regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future ...