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
Israeli tourists return to Jericho Israeli tourists increasingly see affordable Jericho as desirable vacation option. Israel
Palestinians clash with Israeli security after terrorist attack in Jerusalem Expressing their support of the assailant who killed an Israeli and wounded four others in the alleys of Jerusalem’s Old City, residents of the East Jerusalem Shuafat refugee camp clashed with Israeli security forces. Israel
UK moves to label Hamas as terror organization Home Secretary Priti Patel described Hamas as "fundamentally and rabidly anti-Semitic" and said there's no difference between its military and political wings. Palestine
Israel calls to increase financial aid to Palestinian Authority Participating in the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee meeting in Oslo, Minister for Regional Cooperation Issawi Frej expressed the support of the Israeli government in increasing international financial assistance for the Palestinian Authority. Israel
Socialist group criticizes US congressman for Israel trip Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York is a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause, but Democratic Socialists of America, which supports a boycott of Israel, is not happy about his recent travel to Israel and the West Bank. News Brief
Leadership urges caution as Israeli tourists held in Istanbul Israel is concerned that the prolonged detention in Istanbul of tourists Natali and Mordi Oknin bodes ill for rapprochement between the two countries. Israel
Palestinian media: man killed by Israeli forces as tensions continue A top Israeli security official reportedly spoke to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas about security coordination recently. News Brief
Israeli defense minister to visit Morocco in first since normalization Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz is expected to sign security cooperation agreements with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdellatif Loudiyi. Morocco
Israel’s army redraws wartime supply routes to avoid Arab villages Military officials are considering the possibility of local Arab uprisings in Israeli towns as they modify wartime plans. Israel
Palestinian banks accused of colluding with Israel Palestinian banks in the Gaza Strip froze the accounts of dozens of associations and civil society institutions, sparking a wave of anger among them and the citizens who benefit from the services they provide. Palestine
Qatar ups funding for UN Palestinian refugees agency Qatar is a major financial supporter of the Palestinian people, and reached a deal with Israel earlier this year to resume assistance to the Gaza Strip. News Brief
Israeli coalition split on US plans to reopen consulate for Palestinians Ra’am chair Mansour Abbas called on the US administration to advance the reopening of a consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinian affairs, despite opposition from the Bennett-Lapid government. Israel
