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
Abbas says PLO will not recognize pre-1967 borders unless Israel withdraws Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, amid declining popularity, gave Israel one year to withdraw from the occupied territories along the 1967 border, but appears to intensify meetings with Israelis in a bid to move the peace process forward. Palestine
Iran says Israel FM's visit left 'stain' on Bahrain The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the damage could not be undone by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s recent visit to Bahrain. Iran
Bennett keeps quiet on ministers' planned meeting with Abbas Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is keeping mum on two Meretz members from his cabinet planning to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Israel
Tensions rise in West Bank after settler violence Reports say that dozens of masked settlers came to the cave-hamlet Khirbat al-Mufaqara, throwing stones at residents and breaking windows and cars. Israel
Hamas rips into Abbas after UN speech Hamas relations with the Palestinian Authority are getting worse, and a recent poll reveals that 78% of Palestinians want Mahmoud Abbas to resign as president. Palestine
Israel offers EU new approach, constructive dialogue The French visit of Emilie Moatti, Labor Knesset member and head of the Subcommittee for Foreign Affairs, reflects the new approach that Israel’s government now offers to the European Union: open and constructive dialogue. Israel
Israel’s Bennet makes first speech to UN Contrary to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett chose to deliver a straightforward, calm and gimmick-free first speech to the General Assembly. Israel
Palestinians challenge Armenian Patriarchate over Jerusalem land lease The Armenian Patriarch’s decision to lease property to an Australian real estate developer has led to a crisis in Palestinian-Armenian ties in Jerusalem Palestine
Abbas warns Palestinian Authority will no longer recognize Israel Abbas' threat comes as the Biden administration shows little appetite for taking on the prospect of peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Palestine
Hamas official reports progress in Israel prisoner exchange talks Hamas official Moussa Abu Marzouk said a deal could be weeks away. Israel
Israel assesses frayed ties with US Jews, Democratic Party Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his government are confronted with the double challenge of rehabilitating ties with the Democrat Party and mending the rift with the American Jewish community. Israel
Gaza factions increase calls to revoke US-UNRWA agreement Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip organized a series of protests to demand cancellation of the framework agreement signed between UNRWA and the US to resume US funding. Palestine
