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
Israel to work with Egypt, Palestine to develop Gaza gas field After years of objection, Israel finally agrees to the development of the Marine undersea natural gas field, off the Gaza coast. Israel
Nablus mourns Palestinian youth killed by Israeli forces The West Bank city has been the site of several confrontations between Israelis and Palestinians this year. Palestine
China’s Xi hosts Abbas, vows support for Palestinian state on 1967 borders Xi used the word 'Palestine' as he welcomed Mahmoud Abbas on a visit that follows Beijing's offer to mediate peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Palestine
After quitting over 'anti-Israel bias,' US to rejoin UNESCO to counter China The United States is seeking readmission to UNESCO, the cultural heritage agency that former President Donald Trump quit over alleged anti-Israel bias. Israel
Between Palestinian succession and Hamas, Fatah crisis deepens in West Bank Factions of the embattled party are maneuvering for greater influence even while longtime president Mahmoud Abbas remains in power. Palestine
Two Palestinian journalists shot during Israeli operation in West Bank The incident follows a US senator calling on the Biden administration to declassify the report on Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed by Israeli forces while covering a raid last year. Palestine
Israel’s Smotrich met with protests in France, vows to continue judicial reform At the OECD ministerial meeting in Paris, Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed warnings in the organization's economic report that the judicial overhaul will hurt Israel’s economy. Israel
Israeli parliament speaker Amir Ohana pays first visit to Morocco As the son of Moroccan-born parents, Knesset speaker Amir Ohana is especially moved to visit his family's homeland. Israel
Blinken heads to Saudi Arabia with Israel ties on agenda Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s much-anticipated visit to the kingdom comes after years of strain over the price of oil and human rights. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Israel-Egypt security cooperation rattled but steady after border attack While Israel mourns its three soldiers killed by an Egyptian policeman, both countries need for the security cooperation between them to continue. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Israel’s Shin Bet chief meets CIA director for talks on Palestinians, Iran Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar met in Washington with CIA chief William Burns over mutual concerns for the stability of the Palestinian Authority. Israel
Israel, Hezbollah rattle swords, with military drills near border The military drills of Hezbollah and of the Israel Defense Forces — only a few days apart — reflect growing tensions on Israel’s northern border. Israel
