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
Mixed reactions from Congress to Jerusalem conflict Several Democrats in the House and Senate want the Biden administration to pressure Israel over the possible eviction of Palestinian families from their homes in Jerusalem, but other Democratic and Republican lawmakers expressed support for Israel after Hamas' rocket attacks. Washington Pulse
US expresses 'serious concerns' to Israel over Jerusalem violence National security adviser Jake Sullivan said the United States had "serious concerns" over the Jerusalem clashes and the potential evictions of Palestinian families from the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. Israel
Temple Mount violence bares fragility of Turkey’s attempts to fix relations with Israel Turkey's president and other officials have condemned Israel's crackdown on Palestinians in unrest at Al-Aqsa mosque, posing a serious threat to Ankara's efforts to mend ties with Israel. Turkey
Jerusalem hit by Hamas rockets After demanding Israeli police withdraw from the Temple Mount compound, Hamas fired this evening several rockets at Jerusalem and at Israeli communities in the south. Israel
Israel closes Gaza Strip crossing over continuing rocket fire The Israeli authorities have closed a border crossing with Gaza as rockets rain down and dozens of incendiary balloons float from the Strip toward Israel's southern communities. Israel
Israeli forces shoot two Palestinians in West Bank following attack Yet another violent incident has increased the tension between Israelis and Palestinians, a lot of it over a land dispute in Jerusalem. News Brief
Israeli court to reconvene next week on eviction of Palestinian families The High Court decides to again discuss the petition by Palestinian residents of the Jerusalem Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood against eviction orders issued at the request of Jewish settlers. Israel
European countries urge Israel to halt planned settlement expansion Five foreign ministries call on Israel to scuttle plans to build more West Bank settlements. Israel
Palestinian arrested over West Bank shooting as violence continues Muntasir Shalabi was arrested Wednesday night in connection with the deadly of shooting of Israeli teenager at a bus stop in the Palestinian territory. Israeli forces also shot and killed a Palestinian teen Wednesday night, according to Palestinian officials. Palestine
Palestinian territories see increased violence over Jerusalem Escalation is expected in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, given several strong indicators that portend an imminent explosion. Palestine
Member of Boogaloo movement expresses 'regret' for attempting to help Hamas Two members of the anti-US government Boogaloo movement have pleaded guilty to attempting to support the Palestinian military organization Hamas. News Brief
Jared Kushner founds organization to further Israeli normalization deals The Abraham Accords Institute for Peace will focus on boosting ties between Israel and the Arab countries that signed the Abraham Accords. Israel
