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
Palestinian president in Cairo for talks with Egyptian, Jordanian leaders Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed the need for Palestinian political unity to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. News Brief
Israel announces 'civil steps' to alleviate conditions in Gaza Israel says the measures are dependent on "preservation of security" and follow the announcement of $155 million to the Palestinian Authority. Israel
Israel expands Gaza fishing zone after demonstrations Along with several other humanitarian gestures, Israel announced it would expand the offshore fishing zone by 15 nautical miles. Israel
Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in West Bank The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the incident. News Brief
Israel calls US plan to reopen consulate for Palestinians 'bad idea' In an effort to repair ties with the Palestinians, the Biden administration plans to reopen the US Consulate in Jerusalem that had served as a de facto embassy for the Palestinians. Israel
Abbas' meeting with Gantz unlikely to soothe Palestinians The Palestinian president's meeting with the Israeli defense minister comes at a time of frustration among Palestinians with Abbas. Palestine
Israel’s Gantz meets with Palestine's Abbas Defense Minister Benny Gantz' rare meeting in Ramallah with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is making headlines. Israel
Shapiro's appointment as Iran liaison good news for Bennett-Biden relations Ambassador Dan Shapiro is a trusted and respected interlocutor for upper echelons in both Washington and Jerusalem. Israel
Congresswoman faces criticism over tweet on Israel holding body of Palestinian Rep. Rashida Tlaib tweeted in support of Mai Afana's family, which has not gotten her body back from Israel after she was killed allegedly attempting to attack Israeli soldiers. News Brief
Gantz announces $155M loan for PA following Abbas meeting Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz and PA President Mahmoud Abbas held rare face-to-face talks in Ramallah on Aug. 29. Israel
Biden-Bennett talks covered Iran, Palestinian economy, evictions President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett went beyond Iran to ways to support Palestinian economy. Israel
Israel permits additional goods to enter Gaza Israel's military liaison to the Palestinian sides announced that more goods and Palestinian workers will be allowed entry. Israel
