Analysis In 2025, Netanyahu saved his coalition but stalled on Gaza, Iran, Lebanon With 2025 ending, Israelis are frustrated over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to fully end the Gaza war, solve the Hezbollah problem, reach a deal with Syria or find a way to constructively impact talks on the Iranian nuclear program. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Facing Israeli pushback, Turkey recalibrates public messaging on Gaza force Turkey’s top diplomat has suggested that being part of the Gaza stabilization force is not Ankara’s priority. Turkey
Qatar’s prime minister meets US officials as Gaza plan stalls Sheikh Mohammed's visit comes as questions mount over Hamas' disarmament and the role of international troops in post-war Gaza. Qatar
Over 600 Israeli ex-security chiefs urge Trump to disarm Hamas, back PA in Gaza Former Israeli security and diplomatic officials, members of Commanders for Israel’s Security, sent a letter to President Trump urging him to disarm Hamas and involve the Palestinian Authority in the second phase of his Gaza peace plan. Israel
Analysis Stunt or recalibration? Israel's Raam to break with Muslim Brotherhood By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis How the Trump administration reshaped US diplomacy toward Hamas By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Interview Cyprus weighs joining Gaza force but 'not enough clarity' on mission, FM says Constantinos Kombos Cypriot Foreign Minister
EU's backpedaling on Palestinian aid exposes fissures on foreign policy An EU Commission spokesperson said at a Brussels briefing on Tuesday that earlier comments by a senior EU official were not endorsed by the top leadership of the 27-state bloc. Palestine
Analysis Israel's Netanyahu has little choice but to launch Gaza ground operation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knows that a ground operation is highly risky and complicated, but might have no other options. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Pentagon warns Iran, Hezbollah to stay out of Hamas war with Israel The Biden administration deployed an aircraft carrier strike group in a bid to deter a multi-front war against Israel, but lack of a formal defense treaty with Israel and Congressional authorities could inhibit Washington's ability to respond. Iran
Gaza under siege braces for worst as Israel-Hamas fighting escalates The Israeli airstrikes and decision to cut off water and power supply to the already besieged Gaza Strip have the residents on edge. Palestine
At least 11 Americans dead in Hamas attack on Israel, Biden says Other Americans are still missing and could be among the scores of hostages taken into Gaza, the White House said. Israel
Day 3 of Hamas-Israel war blog: Monday, Oct. 9 On the third day of our live coverage, Israel called up reservists and was preparing for a ground offensive into the Gaza Strip. Israel
Foreigners from at least 25 countries killed or missing in Israel-Hamas war At least 25 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas have confirmed their citizens were killed or are captive or missing following Hamas' unprecedented incursion into Israel. Israel
Turkey's Erdogan strikes moderate stance as Israel-Hamas war rages Turkey's Erdogan is striking a neutral stance in the Gaza conflict, avoiding incendiary rhetoric that would derail his charm offensive with the West and offering to mediate between Israel and Hamas. Turkey
Lebanon in state of alert amid Israel-Hezbollah border tension The Iran-backed Hezbollah movement and Israel traded fire in southern Lebanon, as the Hamas-Israel war is escalating. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Israel-Gaza war: Oil prices spike, Israel begins sell-off to support shekel Israel's currency tumbled to its lowest level against the dollar since 2016 and the central bank is selling foreign reserves to prop up its value. Israel
US works to confirm reports 'several Americans' killed, missing in Israel Secretary of State Antony Blinken said US citizens could be among the more than 100 people the Israeli government said were held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israel
