Interview Huckabee confirms US-Israel alignment on Iran, says Hamas will disarm 'sooner or later' US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told Al-Monitor in an interview that the 2025 strike on Iranian nuclear sites was only a preview of what the US military is capable of.
Fidan heads to US as Turkey eyes Gaza troop role: What to know Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is also expected to attend the Board of Peace meeting, raising the prospect of the first face-to-face talks between top Turkish and Israeli diplomats since the war amid high-running tensions. Turkey
As Israel advances West Bank land registration, Palestinians see de facto annexation The plan restarts a land registration process in Area C of the West Bank, requiring Palestinians to prove ownership or risk having their land classified as state property. Palestine
Turkey arrests two over alleged Mossad espionage ties: What to know Turkish authorities accuse the suspects of providing intelligence for more than a decade, including technical data on communications equipment and attempting to infiltrate technological supply chains. Turkey
Analysis Under fire at home over Board of Peace, Netanyahu hints Trump could OK Gaza war restart By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis As it eyes reconstruction role in Gaza, will Turkey remedy ties with Israel? Turkey wants to increase its role in Gaza during the post-ceasefire process despite uncertainties and geopolitical complexities. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Four wounded in Tel Aviv stabbing attack by tourist: What we know Police says that the person who attacked four people with a knife in Tel Aviv is a Moroccan national who entered Israel with a US residency permit. Israel
Israel's Herzog warns against 'aura of optimism' over Gaza ceasefire A truce brokered by Qatar and the US, structured in three phases, took effect on Sunday. Israel
From Syria to Yemen: Middle East reacts to Donald Trump’s inauguration Donald Trump's inauguration sparked a mix of optimism and cautious reactions across the Middle East, with US allies expressing hope for continued collaboration, while Iran, Palestine and regional proxies voiced concerns about his policies and their impact on regional stability. Palestine
Trump revokes sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank: What we know On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders from withdrawing from the World Health Organization to reversing one that sanctioned violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank. United States
Gaza's 15-month war in numbers: Over 46,000 killed, nearly 1.9M displaced Though the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will mean an end to the fighting, the devastating consequences of the war will drag on for years in both Gaza and Israel. Palestine
Gaza celebrates end of longest Israel-Hamas war with overwhelming joy Though their losses are incalculable, the people of Gaza were overjoyed by the announcement of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. Palestine
Trump, Biden vie for credit as Gaza ceasefire awaits Israel’s approval The president-elect’s nominees for top positions are talking tough as the ceasefire with Israel hangs in the balance. United States
After Gaza deal, Trump's top adviser says Saudi-Israel normalization 'huge priority' Trump’s next national security adviser, Mike Waltz, emphasized on Wednesday that the incoming administration will place Saudi-Israel normalization atop its agenda now that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seems imminent. United States
How the Gaza ceasefire deal came together At the last minute, negotiators in Doha managed to seal the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that had eluded the Biden administration for more than 15 months. United States
Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas Three Americans — Keith Seigel, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Edan Alexander — are among the hostages set to be released from Hamas captivity. Palestine
Who is Julia Sebutinde, pro-Israel judge in line for ICJ presidency? The International Court of Justice’s vice president, Julia Sebutinde, seems likely to fill the shoes of outgoing head Nawaf Salam. Israel
