Serbia opens factory to assemble Israeli-made drones: What to know Serbian President Vucic said the factory will put together “state-of-the-art” Israeli-designed drones and employ around 100 workers. Israel
Netanyahu threatens to sue Haaretz for reporting UAE warned Israel of Oct. 7 attack The Emirati president reportedly warned that a planned attack could cause bloodshed, destabilize the region and threaten the Abraham Accords. Israel
12 countries including France, UK, Canada end trade with West Bank settlements The decision comes against the backdrop of an escalation in settler violence and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Israel
Analysis LORA missile test reveals limits of Germany’s Gaza criticism of Israel The German navy tested Israel’s LORA ballistic missile as Berlin considers acquiring the system, deepening defense ties with Israel despite criticism of the Gaza war. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis Why Palestinians see success of Trump talks as contingent on Israeli elections By Mohammed Najib
Egypt struggles to reconcile Hamas, Palestinian Authority Egypt postponed a highly anticipated meeting between Palestinian factions to avoid failure, as Cairo recently came out as a major regional player after brokering the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Palestine
Israeli bombs ignite pesticide stores, spew dangerous chemicals in Gaza Israeli warplanes bombed the largest warehouse of agricultural material in the Gaza Strip, burning tons of dangerous pesticides and setting off an unfolding environmental disaster. Palestine
Did Gaza war end or rejuvenate Abbas’ presidency? With the United States and other states unwilling to work with Hamas, aid money is flowing into the Palestinian government coffers. Palestine
The Takeaway: US looks to Gulf to help break deadlock in Nile Dam dispute Egypt, Ethiopia reshape security alignments in Horn of Africa; Erdogan readies for make-or-break summit with Biden; Lapid emerges as arbiter of Israeli politics; Israeli Arab community split on coalition government; update on Gaza. Egypt
Hamas releases audio of alleged Israeli soldier The militant group also released old footage of former Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. Israel
Hamas, PA compete for Gaza reconstruction Palestinian division is deepening further, with disputes emerging between the PA and Hamas over which party will be responsible for handling the Gaza reconstruction process. Palestine
Gazan women turn to social media to promote home businesses Amid the bad economic situation, high unemployment rates and the stifling ongoing Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip, many Gazan women have turned to social media to market their homemade products and goods. Palestine
Jerusalem’s Batn al-Hawa could be next Sheikh Jarrah The Batn al-Hawa neighborhood in east Jerusalem faces a similar fate to the neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah, where 86 Jerusalem families are threatened with eviction to make way for Israeli settlers. Palestine
Egypt promises $500 million to Gaza, excludes Hamas Egypt's relations with Hamas have improved greatly, but Cairo insists on keeping Gaza's reconstruction money out of its hands. Egypt
The Takeaway: Israel’s new government united in opposition to Bibi but not much else Israeli Arab party leader Mansour Abbas makes history as dealmaker; will Hamas and Assad bury the hatchet; Does Hadi have a future in Yemen? Egypt, Sudan double down on military, economic ties; update on UN Iraq report; more! Israel
UNRWA schools in Gaza provide refuge for displaced families The Gaza Strip's many schools run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency sheltered many Palestinians who lost their houses during the fighting. Palestine
Airstrikes, closures devastate Gaza's livestock The Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip and the closing of the crossings hit the animal husbandry sector in the besieged enclave particularly hard. Palestine
