Iran claims Israeli 'surrender' in Gaza hostage deal In the eyes of the Islamic Republic, the Israel-Hamas deal was a victory for the militants — one which Tel Aviv had no option but to accept — as Iran's supreme leader admired Hamas for having already "knocked out" the Jewish state with the Oct. 7 attack. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Two Israeli airstrikes hit Syria following Hamas deal, Damascus says Israel is suspected of continuing to strike Iran-affiliated targets in Syria amid the Gaza war. Syria
After battling Hamas, Druze leaders ask Israel for more than special status law In mourning for community victims killed by the militant group in Gaza, Druze patience is wearing thin toward a law discriminating against them. Israel
Analysis Why Israel's hostage deal with Hamas is not a permanent cease-fire The negotiations that led to the deal for the expected release of 50 Israeli hostages, however excruciating, do not mean that Israel has given up on toppling Hamas in Gaza. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
What Saudi crown prince's call to stop weapons exports means for Israel The crown prince’s comments come amid persistent opposition to Israel’s strikes against Hamas in Gaza in the Arab world. Legacy: Gulf
Analysis What does US envoy Hochstein’s trip to Israel mean for Gaza’s offshore gas? Gaza’s offshore gas field could provide revenue to the Palestinians, but the estimated amount of gas in the area is relatively small. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
US envoy says Israel to implement deconfliction mechanism for Gaza aid workers US special envoy David Satterfield told Al-Monitor that a deconfliction mechanism would take effect shortly in Gaza, where Israel's military campaign has killed more than 100 United Nations staff. Israel
