Analysis Can Bennett, Lapid unite Israel’s opposition to unseat Netanyahu? Six months before Israel's next elections, opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have decided to run on one anti-Netanyahu ticket. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
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
Iran war deepens Gaza crisis as prices soar, aid falters By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Israeli campaign in Gaza worsens water crisis Gazans were already suffering from water scarcity even before the Israel escalation that damaged most of the water plants and pipelines. Palestine
Gaza reconstruction deepens PA-Hamas dispute The Palestinian Authority wants to handle the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip through international funds, which Hamas rejects. Palestine
Hamas gains support, little else in battle with Israel Many Gazans are now questioning what they first celebrated as a victory for Hamas. Palestine
Israel fears Hamas, Hezbollah coordinating attacks The IDF worries about the simultaneous speeches this week of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas Gaza commander Yahya Sinwar, as both groups could launch simultaneous and coordinated attacks against Israel Israel
Netanyahu blasts UN right council's probe as 'shameful' The UN Human Rights Council voted on Thursday to establish a “Commission of Inquiry” to investigate rights violations in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Israel
A look at which countries have pledged money to Gaza Egypt and Qatar are leading the pack, each pledging to provide $500 million in aid to Gaza. Palestine
Egypt seeks long-term deal between Israel, Hamas Egypt, which brokered last week's cease-fire that ended hostilities and between Israel and Hamas and also hosted Palestinian reconciliation talks earlier this year, hopes it can help put in place a long-term truce. News Brief
UAE ramps up diplomacy following Israel-Hamas conflict 'There is no worse tragedy than that of Palestine over last 100 years,' Emirati political analyst Abdulkhaleq Abdulla told Al-Monitor. DONT USE - Gulf Pulse
Israel summons French ambassador over Le Drian's 'apartheid' remarks The Israeli Foreign Ministry said that French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian’s comments were “far from the reality." Israel
UN rights chief warns Israel's Gaza strikes could be war crimes UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet called for Israel to allow for independent investigations into its latest escalation with Hamas. Israel
Why EU falls behind US on Palestine-Israel issue The EU has long played an active role in seeking an end to Israeli-Palestinian hostilities. Why has it lost this role? Palestine
Is two-state solution back on Israel’s agenda? Israel’s leadership must understand that as far as the Biden administration is concerned the two-state solution is back on the agenda. Israel
