Turkey, Azerbaijan slam Israel’s Armenian genocide recognition as Yerevan mum Ankara accused Israel of weaponizing history as Armenia avoided public comment amid delicate regional diplomacy. Turkey
Explainer Pro-Palestine Democrats win in NYC elections: What it means According to a recent survey, 80% of Democrats expressed an unfavorable view of Israel, yet party leadership in the House and Senate has remained largely aligned with longstanding US support for Israel. United States
Analysis Erdogan-Netanyahu war of words signals deeper rivalry for regional influence The latest Erdogan-Netanyahu clash underscored how Turkey-Israel tensions have grown beyond the Palestinian issue and into a wider regional rivalry spanning Syria, Lebanon, Iran and the eastern Mediterranean. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Explainer Turkey-Israel tensions flare over Syria, Lebanon, East Med: What to know The Turkish president has accused Israel of threatening Turkey through its military actions in Syria, Lebanon and the Eastern Mediterranean, triggering a sharp exchange with the Israeli prime minister. Turkey
Netanyahu wants Abbas to pay for Gaza kite arson Instead of punishing Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to punish Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for Gaza fire kites. Palestine
Will Israel annex the Jordan Valley? Instead of entertaining his fantasies about settlement blocs in the West Bank and the Jordan Valley, President Donald Trump should try to bring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu down to earth to an agreement on two states for two people. Palestine
Flaming kites, aid flotillas fill lull at Gaza border As calm prevails for now on the Gaza border, Palestinian activists have turned to both peaceful and violent modes of resistance. Palestine
Upcoming protests will test Hamas' ability to calm Gaza Hamas would have to end both the rocket fire and the border demonstrations to achieve a real truce with Israel. Palestine
Arab towns in Israel witness increased crime, violence against women The crime rate in the Palestinian towns of Israel is on the rise and likely to continue, as Israeli security forces face accusations of not enforcing their laws there and letting the perpetrators roam free. Palestine
How Israel’s ongoing violation of Oslo Accord threatens security Under the pretext of security interests, the IDF violates the Oslo Accord nearly every night by entering West Bank areas nominally under Palestinian control, humiliating Palestinian police and threatening ongoing security cooperation. Palestine
Defying blockade, Palestinians set sail from Gaza Although Israel stopped the latest attempt by sea to break the siege on Gaza, Palestinians are determined to continue efforts to draw attention to the blockade. Palestine
After Gaza bloodshed, UN mulls protecting Palestinians The odds of the UN passing a resolution to send a protective force to the Palestinian territories are slim, but recent violence there has given the proposal legs. Palestine
Israel ignores failure of Gaza blockade policy Israeli leadership refuses to recognize the reality and admit that its Gaza blockade policy failed in toppling Hamas rule. Palestine
How Israel's Supreme Court provides support to occupation of West Bank, Gaza Israel’s Supreme Court has authorized virtually every violation of the Palestinians' rights brought before it. Palestine
Netanyahu’s dilemma on Hamas Several signals indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is willing to compromise on the Gaza Strip and reach an agreement with Hamas in order to avoid another escalation. Palestine
Islamic Jihad drags Hamas into conflict with Israel Hamas has joined Islamic Jihad in its escalating conflict with Israel, but also tries setting red lines to limit the escalation. Palestine