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
Palestinian presidency criticizes Iran's Khamenei publicly: What we know Iran has long backed Hamas and threw its support behind the group following its assault on southern Israel last October. Palestine
UAE, Qatar join efforts to support Biden's Gaza proposal The US is reaching out to countries in the region to push for a recent proposal laid out by President Joe Biden that includes a cease-fire in Gaza and a hostage deal. Palestine
Could US Congress vote shut down Gaza pier permanently? A special resolution that gives Congress power over the use of US armed forces abroad could force Democrats to vote on Biden’s handling of the conflict and aid to Gaza Palestine
Biden's popularity plummets to 18% among Arab American voters over Gaza The president has lost support with Arab voters in Michigan, Virginia and Pennsylvania over his handling of the Gaza war, according to the Arab American Institute. Israel
Jordan to host emergency meeting on humanitarian response in Gaza The conference, which will be co-hosted with Jordan, Egypt and the UN, comes as the humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening following the closure of the Rafah border crossing. Jordan
France to bar Israeli firms from Eurosatory defense expo The decision is due to French President Emmanuel Macron calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and will affect several Israel companies. Israel
As Israel tests red lines on Rafah, what will Biden tolerate? Amid the mounting death toll in Rafah, many of Biden’s detractors say his shifting red line has become an effective green light for continued carnage in the Palestinian enclave. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Why did US' humanitarian aid pier in Gaza fail? The floating pier off the coast of Gaza meant to alleviate aid shortages was operational for just 12 days before it was destroyed by stormy weather. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
China's largest Arab summit wraps with 'Beijing declaration': What we know The meeting in Beijing in the presence of Arab leaders comes as the war in Gaza rages on, while China seeks a wider role in the region. Palestine
Israel in control of Philadelphi Corridor, expects 7 months of war The Israeli military says its troops are stationed along most of the border and that its firepower covers the whole frontier. Israel
Analysis Once an ally, Italy’s Meloni sours on Israel's Netanyahu, repositions on Gaza With regional stability at stake and a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Rome has adjusted its position and Netanyahu can no longer assume Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is in his political pocket. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
For the day after, a 3-phase Gaza plan toward a two-state solution The stark options before Israelis and Palestinians today are to continue to fight each other or to agree on a plan to achieve the timely fulfillment of a two-state solution. Egypt
