These days mark the centenary of the birth of French philosopher Michel Foucault. In Iran, he saw a unique event with the potential not only to replace an oppressive regime with a more enlightened one, but also to address a deeper philosophical problem

Promises of (another) decisive victory over Hezbollah don't match activity on the ground ■ The IDF misled the media regarding strikes on Iranian launchers and the gap between reports and reality increased public frustration ■ Despite the blow settlers took when they appeared on Washington's radar, implementation of their plans continues undeterred

The evening of the vote marked not only a moral abyss, but also anointed the next right-wing leader: Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has managed to transform himself from a marginal thug into a shaper of right-wing ideology