Analysis Why Abbas' win in Gaza remains 'symbolic,' not rejection of Hamas Affiliates of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas performed relatively well in the municipal elections, though the vote was marred by complications relating to the war and the exclusion of Hamas. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Feature Gazans show cautious hope ahead of first local elections in 20 years The city of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza is set to hold municipal elections for the first time in nearly two decades. By Rasha Abou Jalal In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel's Netanyahu says he was treated for prostate cancer: What we know The prime minister said he postponed the report’s publication to prevent it from being released at the height of the war with Iran. Israel
Interview Olmert: Only Israel-Lebanon deal can curb Hezbollah, occupation 'unviable' Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told Al-Monitor that Israel will only be able to defang Hezbollah if it reaches an agreement with the Lebanese government.
Iran war deepens Gaza crisis as prices soar, aid falters By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Analysis India's Modi arrives in Israel as fears grow of US-Iran conflict By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Opposition slams Bennett for meeting of Jordan king, Arab lawmaker Members of the Israeli opposition are criticizing Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for enabling Arab coalition member Mansour Abbas to meet with the Jordanian King Abdullah and discuss the peace process with him. Israel
Arab-Israeli legislator meets king of Jordan Having previously alerted Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Ra’am party chair Mansour Abbas met today in the royal palace in Amman with Jordanian King Abdullah II. Israel
Palestinians say no to work in settlements A local Palestinian organization launched a project titled “No to Work in Settlements” with the aim of employing Palestinian women entrepreneurs in the Palestinian Jordan Valley, away from their work in Israeli settlements. Palestine
Israeli, Jordanian economy ministers sign West Bank export deal In their meeting Nov. 3, Economy Minister Orna Barbivai and Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yousef Alshamali agreed to expand the list of materials and products Jordan could export to the West Bank. Israel
Israel demolishes Muslim cemetery near Al Aqsa Mosque to build park The Israeli authorities have bulldozed parts of the Yusufiya cemetery near Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem to build a park. Palestine
Mixed feelings in Israel over first Druze city Residents of Maghar would have preferred Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked to announce it as a new Arab city, and not as the first Druze city in Israel. Israel
European countries call on Israel to reverse settlement plans A joint statement from the foreign ministries of 12 European countries said the planned settlement expansion undermines prospects for peace. Israel
Israeli coalition torn over construction in West Bank settlements The advancement of plans for the construction of hundreds of housing units in West Bank settlements has created a serious rift among Israel’s coalition partners. Israel
Sudan coup puts normalization with Israel in jeopardy The military leadership in Sudan had pushed for normalization with Israel, but in a situation of political turmoil and without American support, it may now find the process difficult to advance. Israel
US slams Israel’s planned settlement expansion The Biden administration is making public its formerly private objections to Israel's policies. Israel
Terror designation of Palestinian groups shakes Israeli coalition Meretz is furious over Defense Minister Benny Gantz' designation of six Palestinian civil society groups as terror organizations. Israel
US questions Israel designation of Palestinian NGO's as terrorist groups The State Department expects Israel to substantiate its designation of six Palestinian civil society groups as terror organizations. Israel
