Israel should ease 'unnecessary restrictions' on key Gaza goods, Blinken says The top US diplomat acknowledged Israeli concerns about "dual-use" items ending up the hands of Hamas, but said "greater clarity" is needed for humanitarian groups whose work is hindered by "unnecessary restrictions." Palestine
Record wave of antisemitic attacks leaves Britain’s Jews on edge In the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 assault on Israel, there has been a record number of anti-Semitic attacks targeting Britain’s estimated 271,000 Jews. By Amberin Zaman , Jack Dutton
Israel’s NewMed Energy says UAE deal suspended amid Gaza 'uncertainty' Israel-UAE relations have been negatively impacted by the war but still remain intact. Legacy: Gulf
Three top Turkey officials to visit Iraq as Erdogan threatens Kurdish militants The officials’ visit signals a fresh drive to dial up pressure on the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, which Ankara accuses of collaborating with Kurdish militants. Turkey
Will Biden offer Netanyahu off-ramp to Rafah invasion? While President Joe Biden said an Israeli military push into Rafah without a plan to protect civilians is a "red line," he implied he would not restrict military aid to Israel if its leaders launch such an operation. Israel
EU readies $8B aid package for Egypt to help economy, stem immigration European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to travel to Cairo Sunday with the Belgian, Italian and Greek prime ministers to complete and announce the aid agreement for Egypt. Egypt
Israeli strike kills Hamas official in south Lebanon As the border escalation between Hezbollah and Israel flares, another Hamas figure has been killed in an Israeli drone strike in south Lebanon. Lebanon
Analysis India courts Israel while calling for Gaza cease-fire and expanding Gulf ties In Jerusalem, Indian national security adviser Ajit Doval expressed his country’s support for Israel while also calling for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
