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
Amnesty International accuses Israel of state-led ethnic cleansing in West Bank In a new report, Amnesty International said that the escalating forced displacement and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank is part of a state-led campaign to control the Palestinian territory. Palestine
Ireland bans hard-line Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich: What to know Ireland joined France and the United Kingdom in banning Israel's far-right and pro-settler ministers. 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
Analysis Houthi drone attack exposes Israel’s vulnerability As the military investigates the episode, an Israeli security official warns that Hamas "has not said its final word" despite receiving the "worst blow" in its history. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel’s Netanyahu gambles on Gaza cease-fire with new conditions New Israeli demands in the cease-fire talks with Hamas risk prolonging the delicate negotiations and the remaining hostages' time in captivity. Israel
