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Thomas Helm

Thomas Helm

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Jerusalem
Thomas Helm is Jerusalem Correspondent at The National. He was previously its staff opinion writer in Abu Dhabi

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Trump to decide 'in next two weeks' on joining war in Iran

Israeli hospital and Iranian nuclear sites struck as talks loom in Geneva

MENAJune 19, 2025
The site of a direct hit from an Iranian missile strike in Ramat Gan, Israel. AP
Hospital wrecked in Iranian rocket attacks on Israel

Massive strikes after days of relative calm remind Israelis of high stakes of war with Iran

MENAJune 19, 2025
Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Tehran on Wednesday. EPA
Israel hopes for US involvement in Iran conflict

Politicians call for President Donald Trump to join fight against Tehran

MENAJune 18, 2025
The neighbourhood of Bnei Brak was heavily damaged by an Iranian strike on Monday. Thomas Helm / The National
Iranian strikes are 'different ball game' in devastated streets of Tel Aviv

Paramedics struggle as Tehran's retaliation on Israel wrecks homes and neighbourhoods

MENAJune 17, 2025
Israel attacked a TV station in Iran after issuing an order for civilians to leave the area. AFP
Tehran to 'pay the price': Israeli Defence Minister's latest threat to civilians

Israel Katz has previously threatened Gaza with 'total devastation'

MENAJune 16, 2025
The Taba land crossing has been working almost as normal since the war began. AFP
Only way home: How Israel's southern border with Egypt is functioning

A small corridor of land in the south, Eilat-Taba crossing is one of the few reliable routes into Israel

MENAJune 16, 2025
Rescuers sift through the debris of a damaged building in Tel Aviv after a fresh barrage of Iranian rockets. AFP
Israel and Iran move to war footing as conflict enters fourth day

More attacks trigger frantic efforts by Middle East leaders to prevent whole region from being dragged into conflict

MENAJune 15, 2025
An emergency worker carries a rescued dog from a building damaged in an overnight strike on June 14, in Ramat Gan, Israel. Getty
War with Iran has secured Netanyahu's political survival once again

Just days after it appeared the Prime Minister would lose his coalition, most of Israel's opposition is rallying around the government

MENAJune 15, 2025
Damage to a building in Tel Aviv, Israel, by Iranian weapons. Getty Images
Iran and Israel launch tit-for-tat strikes as regional tension grows

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Israeli attacks were a 'mistake'

USJune 13, 2025
The Western Wall, the holiest site where Jews can pray, stands nearly empty as Israel's Home Front Command banned public gatherings following an Israeli military strike on Iran, in Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP Photo / Mahmoud Illean)
'Complex days for Israel' as it prepares for possible Iranian response

Israeli air force continues to shoot down Iranian drones but significant retaliation less likely

MENAJune 13, 2025
Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police during a demonstration against conscription in Bnei Brak, Israel. Getty Images
Explained: Benjamin Netanyahu's biggest government crisis yet

New elections a real prospect as Prime Minister appears powerless to end coalition crisis

MENAJune 11, 2025
The UK has been joined by Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway in placing sanctions on two Israeli government ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir, left, and Bezalel Smotrich. EPA
Israeli hardliners Ben-Gvir and Smotrich hit by UK-led sanctions

Palestinian ambassador says move is step in right direction but no substitute for arms embargo

MENAJune 10, 2025
Yair Golan has condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government, which is on the brink of collapse. Getty Images
Israel and regional states can 'build alternative in Gaza', Yair Golan says

Yair Golan calls for alliance between Israel and Arab world to counter Iran

MENAJune 09, 2025
Greta Thunberg and other Freedom Flotilla activists aboard Madleen enroute to delivering aid to Gaza. Supplied Image
Israeli military ordered to block Freedom Flotilla as ship nears Gaza

High-profile activists including Greta Thunberg on board vessel with plan to deliver humanitarian aid

MENAJune 08, 2025
Syria has been the target of several Israeli bombardments in recent months. AFP
Israel says it struck Hamas member in Syria

Attack comes days after first Israeli air strike in weeks on fragile country

MENAJune 08, 2025
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