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
Gaza Palestinian factions hold drills amid infighting in Lebanon’s refugee camp Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk arrived in Beirut to discuss an end to the fighting between rival Palestinian factions in Ain al-Hilweh camp. Palestine
Analysis Israel's security brass advocates Saudi deal as way to calm tensions with Palestinians Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears trapped between security establishment advice to proceed with a Saudi deal plus concessions to the Palestinians and allied hardliners' rejection of any compromise with Ramallah. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
US, France, Germany condemn Mahmoud Abbas' antisemitic comments Washington's antisemitism envoy has accused the Palestinian leader of distorting the Holocaust. Palestine
Hamas, Hezbollah lash out at Bahrain as Israeli FM concludes visit Hamas criticized the visit as Israel’s relations with the island kingdom continue to improve, despite historically high tensions with the Palestinians. Israel
Biden taps former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as US ambassador to Israel The White House announcement came as Secretary of State Antony Blinken held separate calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Israel
Why are Israel's ex-Shin Bet chiefs urging Biden not to host Netanyahu? Two former directors of the Israeli Shin Bet — Ami Ayalon and Yuval Diskin — call on President Joe Biden to support the Israeli protest movement against the judicial overhaul by not inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. Israel
Libya’s political crisis runs deeper than Israel debacle The diplomatic firestorm unfolding in Libya comes as the United States is pushing the North African country to hold long-awaited nationwide elections. Libya
Israeli-Palestinian tensions rise with fresh attacks in Jerusalem, West Bank With tensions high in Israeli and the West Bank following attacks against Israelis, Hamas is threatening to launch protests on the Israel-Gaza border. Israel
What's behind rare intra-Palestinian clashes in West Bank The rare clash between the Palestinian Authority and local Palestinians came amid increased Israeli security raids in the territory. Palestine
Israel’s Netanyahu thanks Saudi Arabia for plane landing amid normalization push A plane carrying Israelis made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. The United States has been pushing for normalization between the two countries, but the kingdom remains publicly committed to Palestinian statehood as a pre-condition. Israel
Libya suspends foreign minister over secret meeting with Israeli counterpart The Libyan government suspended Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush after Israel revealed she had met with Foreign Minister Eli Cohen last week in Italy. Israel
US condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir over 'racist rhetoric' Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who said his right to move freely in the West Bank was more important than that of Palestinians, has faced growing international criticism, including from US model Bella Hadid. Israel
