US strategy document names Iran 'chief' destabilizer, calls Syria 'potential problem' The document frames US engagement as shifting away from energy and conflict and toward broader economic and defense partnerships. United States
Interview UNRWA plans Turkey office to boost Gaza, Syria aid as pledges dip Speaking exclusively to Al-Monitor, UNRWA’s Tamara Alrifai said the upcoming Turkey office would help the agency to expand its operations not only in Gaza but also in Syria.
Analysis As he stalls Gaza plan, will Netanyahu pick his far-right coalition over Trump? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won’t publicly go against the Gaza plan of President Donald Trump, but he keeps stalling on discussing the parameters for the implementation of the plan’s second phase. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Turkey’s spy chief holds talks in Egypt over trapped Hamas militants Turkey’s spy chief met with Qatari, Egyptian officials as the Gaza ceasefire process stalls over Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels. Turkey
Analysis Turkey's Gaza ambitions grow as Israel's pushback hardens: Can US mediate? By Rina Bassist , Ezgi Akin
Analysis With Saudi Arabia on sidelines, Trump looks to widen Abraham Accords circle By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
White House says Lebanon war not 'inevitable' as Israel preps Hezbollah response US troops in Iraq and Syria are bracing for potential blowback from local militias ahead of anticipated Israeli retaliation against Hezbollah for a lethal rocket attack on a Druze village in the Golan Heights. Lebanon
Netanyahu, Hamas trade blame on cease-fire as far-right mob storms Israeli bases Hamas says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has added fresh demands aimed at torpedoing a deal, while the Israeli premier claims the Gaza-based group is stonewalling. Israel
Lebanon braces for Israeli response to Hezbollah as US urges restraint A state of panic has spread across Lebanon, fearing a harsh blow from Israel after the Majdal Shams attack. Saudi Arabia, France, Norway and Sweden have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible and Hezbollah, bracing for an imminent attack by Israel, has already evacuated some key sites. Lebanon
Palestinians in Gaza warm to Kamala Harris, prefer 'anyone over Trump' An informal canvasing in Gaza showed the US vice president to be Palestinians' preferred choice as the next US president. Palestine
Biden presses Netanyahu to close gap with Hamas on cease-fire talks The US president reportedly urged Netanyahu to accept compromise in negotiations with Hamas in order to end the Gaza conflict amid concerns among some in Washington that the Israeli leader may be drawing out the war for political gain. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Former Israeli hostage's plea to Netanyahu: Take the deal Former hostage Aviva Siegel is urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bring her husband, Keith, and the other hostages home from the Gaza Strip. Israel
Netanyahu defends Gaza war conduct, slams protesters as 'Iran’s useful idiots' The Israeli prime minister addressed US lawmakers in a joint session that some top Democrats boycotted. Israel
Trump posts letter from Palestinian president ahead of Netanyahu meeting Former President Donald Trump said it was “so nice” of the Palestinian president to send the letter after the recent assassination attempt, calling him by his first name Mahmoud. Palestine
Boycotts, Gaza protests: What to expect from Netanyahu’s Congress address Vice President Kamala Harris is skipping the speech, and protests could erupt in the chamber over Israel’s war in Gaza. Israel
Biden exit from presidential race hangs over Netanyahu's Washington trip The Israeli prime minister’s highly anticipated address to Congress risks being overshadowed by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential contest. Israel
Iran applauds Houthis for Israel attack, yet keeps distance to avoid blame During the course of the Israeli war on Gaza, Iran has walked a fine line of praising attacks by its proxies while carefully attempting to dodge a direct confrontation with Israel. Iran
Top UN court rules Israel’s presence in Palestinian territories illegal Israel slammed the decision by the International Court of Justice, which held the occupation of Palestinian territories illegal and said it must cease immediately, including the evacuation of Jewish settlers. Israel
