'No meaningful protection': Israel’s new Gaza aid rules raise data, security risks The guidelines expand Israeli authority to deny NGO registration in the Palestinian territories and visas for foreign aid workers as Gaza continues to reel from two years of war. Palestine
How did FIFA become part of Trump’s Gaza reconstruction effort? FIFA signed a deal on Thursday that marks the global soccer association's most significant postwar intervention in the Middle East yet. Palestine
Billions pledged, but Hamas' grip clouds Trump’s Gaza plan The Board of Peace is touting new aid and military commitments, but will they make a difference if Hamas still holds the guns in Gaza? Palestine
Trump touts pledges of troops, billions for Gaza at Board of Peace summit As the board meets for the first time, questions hang over Gaza’s ceasefire, which calls for the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. Palestine
Analysis Israel concerned Iran trying to buy time but sees US strikes as still possible By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Why Trump is betting on military leaders for Iran negotiations By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
How the Gaza ceasefire deal came together At the last minute, negotiators in Doha managed to seal the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that had eluded the Biden administration for more than 15 months. United States
CENTCOM chief in Israel as Biden, Trump clinch Gaza ceasefire deal Army Gen. Erik Kurilla's latest trip to Israel came in the final days of Biden's presidency, as White House officials sought to capitalize on the broad defeat of the IRGC's multinational bulwark of armed militias. Israel
Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas Three Americans — Keith Seigel, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Edan Alexander — are among the hostages set to be released from Hamas captivity. Palestine
Here are main Netanyahu and Hamas compromises in proposed Gaza deal Details are beginning to surface about a potential deal between Israel and Hamas for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. Israel
Blinken offers blueprint for post-war Gaza in final speech The outgoing chief US diplomat laid out his vision for Gaza’s future as negotiators appeared on the brink of a cease-fire. United States
Despite war, Israeli startups raise over $12B in 2024 Despite Israel’s economic stagnation last year, a new report found that high-tech — which accounts for 16% of all Israeli jobs — saw its gross domestic product rise 2.2% in 2024, bucking the wider economic trend in Israel. Israel
Analysis As Gaza deal looms, will Netanyahu choose Trump or Israel’s far right? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to be finding it difficult to play the same stalling game with President-elect Donald Trump he has been playing for months with President Joe Biden. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Biden defends foreign policy legacy as Gaza ceasefire deal 'on the brink' President Joe Biden's final foreign policy speech came as negotiators rush to secure a Gaza ceasefire deal before he leaves office. United States
Analysis Possible strike on Iran, pressure on Hamas: Israel holds breath for Trump The Israeli government is hoping for carte blanche from President-elect Donald Trump on several issues, including combatting Hamas and attacking Iran’s nuclear program. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Tactic or bluster? Trump’s Hamas threat hangs over Gaza talks President-elect Donald Trump is threatening “all hell will break out” if Hamas doesn’t release the remaining hostages before he takes office. Is the Palestinian militant group prepared to call his bluff? United States
Israeli, Emirati foreign ministers meet in Abu Dhabi, discuss Gaza humanitarian crisis Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met in Abu Dhabi, marking the first official high-level meeting between the two states since Oct. 7, 2023. Israel
Israeli settlers vandalize Palestinian property across West Bank: What we know The attacks follow the deadly shooting of Israelis in the territory and coincide with raids by both Israeli and Palestinian forces against armed groups. Palestine
