Mark Mazzetti
Why Israel's plan to spark a rebellion in Iran with war fell flat
Israel planned to galvanise opposition to the Iranian government to spark a collapse. Now, the belief that Israel and the US could help instigate widespread revolt in Iran seems to be a foundational flaw in the war
- Mark MazzettiJulian E BarnesEdward WongRonen Bergman
- New York Times
How Trump and his advisers miscalculated Iran’s response to war
Trump aides underestimated Iran’s response to the US-Israel strikes, as Tehran’s threats in the Strait of Hormuz halted shipping and sent oil prices soaring. The disruption has exposed gaps in Washington’s war planning and intensified pressure to find a quick off-ramp from a conflict already rattling global energy markets.
- Mark MazzettiTyler PagerEdward Wong
- New York Times
How Trump decided to go to war
Behind closed doors, Trump’s path to war with Iran was more deliberate than his shifting public rhetoric suggested. As diplomacy unfolded, preparations for a decisive strike were already well under way.
How Israel secretly propped up Hamas
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gambled that a strong Hamas (but not too strong) would keep the peace and reduce pressure for a Palestinian state
- Mark MazzettiRonen Bergman
- New York Times
How years of Israeli failures on Hamas led to a devastating attack
Israeli officials completely underestimated the magnitude of the October 7 attacks by Hamas, shattering the country’s once invincible sense of security
- Ronen BergmanMark MazzettiMaria Abi Habib
- New York Times
How Pegasus became a tool to spy on opponents
The use of spyware continues to proliferate globally, with experts documenting its use by at least 73 countries. Technology that once was in the hands of a small number of nations is now ubiquitous, transforming the landscape of government spying
- Mark MazzettiRonen BergmanMatina Stevis-Gridneff
- New York Times