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
Trump calls Biden ‘bad Palestinian’ in Gaza debate jab Former President Donald Trump accused the sitting president of not letting Israel "finish the job" against Hamas. Washington Connection
Israel strikes Syria, hits deeper in Lebanon as Hezbollah tensions grow Strikes believed conducted by Israel have increased inside Syria in response to repeated attacks by pro-Iranian groups against Israel since the Gaza war began. Syria
Norway's largest pension fund divests from Caterpillar, accused of Israel links After the UN dug up dirt on Caterpillar relating to the Gaza war, KLP divested its stake of nearly $70 million in the US industrial company. Israel
Turkey's Erdogan warns Israel against Lebanon war, calls Netanyahu 'mentally ill' The Turkish president's comments have reignited the war of words between Turkey and Israel. Turkey
Hamas official in Russia, talks hostages, seeks Moscow mediation in cease-fire Russia is seeking the release of two of its citizens who are still being held in Gaza. The country hosted Palestinian reconciliation talks earlier this year. Palestine
After Hezbollah, Turkey’s Fidan warns Cyprus to 'stay away' from Israel's wars The top Turkish diplomat’s warning on Monday came less than a week after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s threats toward Cyprus. Turkey
Netanyahu 'committed' to US cease-fire plan despite 'partial' deal offer The State Department characterized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comment that he would accept only a partial cease-fire deal as a slip of the tongue. Israel
Palestinian talks in China postponed as Hamas, Fatah trade blame Hamas and Fatah were due to meet in Beijing this month, following talks in the Chinese capital in April aimed at unifying the rivals amid the war with Israel. Palestine
Lebanon holds airport tours to dispel weapons report amid Israel-Hezbollah tension Lebanon has responded to a report that Hezbollah is moving weapons through its international airport with a tour for foreign diplomats and journalists. Lebanon
Fatigued by Israel-Hamas war, Gazans pin hopes on stalled cease-fire talks Gazans have differing opinions about the cease-fire outline currently on the table, with many backing amendments to the US-backed proposal put forward by Hamas. Palestine
Armenia recognizes Palestinian state as furious Israel summons ambassador Momentum has been building toward recognizing Palestinian statehood since the war in the Gaza Strip began last October. Palestine
Top Israeli officials meet with Biden’s national security adviser After months of delay, two of Netanyahu's top advisers have finally made their way to the White House. By AL-MONITOR Staff
