US sanctions International Criminal Court president, top lawyer The sanctions come a month after Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed to dismantle the court "brick by brick." United States
Analysis Netanyahu yields to Trump on Gaza, betting Hamas won’t disarm Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to advance the US administration's Gaza plan in a meeting with envoy Jared Kushner despite his skepticism about Hamas' commitment. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
UAE billionaire Habtoor takes aim at Ben Gvir’s Gaza rhetoric The prominent Dubai businessman condemned the Israeli national security minister's call to kill of dozens Gazans nightly, putting a pointed criticism from an influential Emirati voice on the record. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Why Venezuela is moving closer to Israel but stopping short of full ties Israel and Venezuela have practical and strategic reasons for advancing their relations after years of hostility, but establishing full ties faces challenges. By Rina Bassist , Adam Lucente
Analysis As pro-Palestinian candidates gain ground, will AIPAC's influence wane? By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis Why Mamdani concluded he can’t arrest Israel’s PM Netanyahu By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Turkey's trade boycott of Israel: 'more theatre,' less substance Turkey's ban on some exports to Israel aims to appease a domestic audience, but it could end up doing the most damage to Ankara and its flailing economy. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Iran’s delicate balance between striking Israel, avoiding full-blown war The Islamic Republic has been assessing the potential consequences of its much-expected retaliation against Israel, as speculation is growing that an attack is imminent yet will be limited. Iran
Pentagon shifts forces to Middle East ahead of expected Iran attack on Israel The threat of Iranian retaliation has thrust the Biden administration into a precarious balancing act, as it seeks to help defend Israel while avoiding a wider conflict with Iran and its proxies. Iran
Analysis What are main Israeli scenarios in preparing for possible Iran attack? As fears are growing for an imminent Iranian attack, spokesperson of the Israeli military Daniel Hagari said that the IDF is prepared for different scenarios, both defensively and offensively. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
US unveils sanctions on Hamas spokesperson Abu Ubaida The US Treasury Department also targeted Hamas members linked to the group’s cyber and drone operations in Lebanon and Gaza. Israel
US readies another veto as Palestinians seek elusive UN membership The United States is poised for another UN Security Council showdown as the Palestinians seek full UN membership for the second time. Israel
France, Canada, Australia warn citizens against travel to Israel, Lebanon, Iran Several countries are warning their citizens against travel to Israel, the Palestinian territories, Lebanon and Iran, amid fears that Tehran will strike Israel soon. Israel
Flurry of US calls to China, EU, Gulf as threat of Iranian attack on Israel looms The calls occurred as the region prepares for a possible response to the suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian Consulate in Syria that killed seven members of the IRGC. Iran
Palestinians in Gaza mark solemn Eid at destroyed mosques, in displacement Eid al-Fitr has been a somber holiday this year in the Gaza Strip, where the dead have left gaping holes in families. Palestine
Iran’s Khamenei says Israel ‘will be punished’ for Syria consulate bombing Khamenei's remarks come as the region awaits a response to the suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus. Iran
Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Israeli strike Ismail Haniyeh confirmed his sons were killed in a strike in Gaza, and Israel later said its air force targeted the three men. Palestine
Syria to Sudan, Middle East celebrates bittersweet Eid in shadow of war Pro-Palestinian protests sweep across the region as Muslims mark the first day of religious holiday Eid al-Fitr. Palestine
