Somalia’s president heads to Turkey as Israel’s Somaliland recognition rattles region The Somali leader’s visit comes amid a heightened Turkish-Israeli rivalry, fueled by Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, in the region and beyond. Turkey
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
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
The Takeaway: US-Palestinian ties get upgrade ahead of Netanyahu’s return Plus, US diplomats are evacuated from Syria and prospects sink for a revived Iranian nuclear deal. Palestine
Ultranationalist Ben Gvir supports far-right soldier Soon-to-be National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is already inciting against IDF top brass, criticizing them for punishing a soldier who clashed with left-wing protesters. Israel
Israeli soccer fans find cold welcome in Qatar The joy of many Israeli soccer fans over traveling to Qatar for the World Cup was quickly soured by rejection from Arab soccer fans. Israel
Netanyahu’s far right coalition putting Israel on collision course with Washington To close the deal on a new government, opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu will need to accept demands from the far-right, which the Biden administration is likely to oppose. Israel
Netanyahu offers national security post to ultranationalist Ben-Gvir Under the newly created position, Jewish Power leader Itamar Ben-Gvir will manage both the Public Security Ministry and the Border Police forces operating in the West Bank. Israel
Jerusalem bomb attack which killed Israeli sign of escalation in West Bank The Jerusalem operation came at a time when the Palestinian territories are witnessing a field escalation in the wake of the right-wing victory in the Israeli elections, which may keep the door widely open for escalation in the coming period. Palestine
Cooperation with Palestinian Authority behind return of abducted Israeli body Israel's leadership, the Palestinian Authority, the Americans, the UN and even Islamic Jihad contributed to the return to Israel of a body abducted in a West Bank hospital. Israel
Jerusalem bombs kill Israeli teenager, 2 Americans among wounded Israel police are searching for the suspected Palestinian assailants who detonated two explosive devices this morning in two locations in Jerusalem, killing one civilian and wounding others. Israel
Netanyahu deal on West Bank settlements dims hope for peace process Palestinian Authority calls on the international community to halt implementation. Palestine
Israel, Jordan sign first environmental agreement at COP27 The environmental agreement signed yesterday between Israel and Jordan is the first such development ever between the two countries. Israel
Netanyahu, Erdogan pledge new era of Israeli-Turkish relations in phone call Nine years after their last conversation, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke on the phone and promised to continue rapprochement between the two countries. Israel
Left out of Knesset, Arab Israeli party fights for survival Failing to pass the electoral threshold, the Arab party Balad must find new goals, new faces and new enthusiasm in order to survive. Israel
