Analysis Hamas 'victories' coming with heavy political cost, missed opportunities Hamas' Oct. 7 attack seems to have been planned with specific goals in mind, yet without considering the wider consequences for the movement. By Khaled Al Hroub
Israel approves transfer of tax revenues to Palestinian Authority The Israeli cabinet approved the transfer to pay the Palestinian security apparatus, despite objection by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Israel
What is driving Turkey’s Erdogan pro-Hamas, fiery Israel criticism? Diplomats and experts say Erdogan’s response to Hamas’ attack on Israel and its aftermath have seriously undermined Turkey’s international position. Turkey
Turkey raises year-end inflation forecast to 65%, amid economic headwinds The projection has been raised from 58% in July due to weakening global economic activity and oil volatility. Turkey
Analysis Families of Israeli hostages frustrated with Netanyahu government, urge talks The families of kidnapped Israelis and foreign nationals worry that the Israeli government's dual goals of the Gaza operation — eliminating Hamas and rescuing all the hostages — are incompatible with one another. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Germany announces complete Hamas ban, dissolves pro-Palestinian group Germany moved to ban Samidoun after it posted celebrations of Hamas’ attack on Israel and with both the German public and the EU divided over the war. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
