US, Qatar reportedly agree to pause Iran's access to $6 billion fund The Biden administration faced mounting congressional pressure to punish Iran over the surprise attack on Israel carried out by its proxy, Hamas. Qatar
Analysis Snubbed by Russia, Israel and Ukraine draw closer after Hamas attack Russian President Vladimir Putin offered little solidarity to Israel over the Hamas attack. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Europe cracks down on Hamas-linked activities fearing spike in antisemitism European capitals are beefing up their security presence to prevent a rise in antisemitic incidents that have taken place since Hamas attacked Israel on Saturday. Israel
Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria announce mechanism to clear mines in Black Sea The joint mechanism between Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania comes after the British government said Russia might use sea mines to deter Kyiv from exporting its grain. Turkey
Pentagon chief heads to Israel, says no conditions on US arms transfers Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington has "not placed any conditions" on military hardware sent to Israel amid its campaign in Gaza, even as UN officials warn the IDF's siege of the Palestinian enclave violates international law. Israel
Twitter/X erases thousands of Israel-Hamas posts after EU disinfo warning The 27-nation bloc has also issued similar ultimatums to Meta and TikTok, imploring the companies to take fake posts about the conflict off their social media platforms. Israel
At least 300,000 displaced in Gaza amid blackout, Israeli bombardment The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate as the health sector collapses and bodies begin piling up in front of hospitals. Palestine
Blinken in Israel reassures that US support remains 'ironclad' US secretary of state commits to US remaining by Israel on his first visit there since it was attacked by Hamas. Israel
