Israel's Netanyahu says he was treated for prostate cancer: What we know The prime minister said he postponed the report’s publication to prevent it from being released at the height of the war with Iran. Israel
Interview Olmert: Only Israel-Lebanon deal can curb Hezbollah, occupation 'unviable' Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told Al-Monitor that Israel will only be able to defang Hezbollah if it reaches an agreement with the Lebanese government.
Iran war deepens Gaza crisis as prices soar, aid falters Gazans fear that Israel could exploit the wider regional war to reenter Gaza, especially as buffer zones along the border continue to expand and civilians are targeted to keep them away. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
'Apartheid': Arab countries including UAE, Jordan decry new Israeli law A group of foreign ministers struck out at a new Israeli law requiring the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism in military courts. Palestine
Analysis India's Modi arrives in Israel as fears grow of US-Iran conflict By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis Why Turkey’s exclusion from Gaza force may be a strategic blessing By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Israel’s war cabinet considers Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal as ICJ ruling looms Reports on Friday revealed that CIA Chief William Burns will meet in a European capital this weekend with Qatari, Israeli and Egyptian officials to try to unblock a deal for a cease-fire and the release of all the hostages held in Gaza. Israel
While hosting Iran’s Raisi, Turkey’s Erdogan avoids harsh criticism of Israel Erdogan's measured tone on Israel comes in midst of US-Turkey rapprochement following Ankara's ratification of Sweden's entry into NATO this week. Turkey
As Gaza bombardment continues, are Hamas, Israel close to cease-fire deal? The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate as the United States, Egypt and Qatar work to bridge the differences between Israel and Hamas and reach a deal on a cease-fire and the release of hostages. Palestine
Fatah prepares for Palestinian leadership succession amid focus on 'day after' in Gaza As President Mahmoud Abbas' approval sags, Fatah leaders have been searching for a formula to break the political impasse within the movement and prepare for potential postwar governance of the Gaza Strip. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Red Sea trade hit can be 'managed' amid weak global demand, says WEF Maroun Kairouz, director of the World Economic Forum for the Middle East and North Africa, told Al-Monitor that the Israel-Hamas conflict has not had a material impact on global energy markets so far. Yemen
Analysis France's defense chief pushes for 3 goals on Israel visit In Israel, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu is showing Paris’ willingness to further engage in ending the fighting in Gaza and preventing regional escalation. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis Can US pressure Netanyahu to accept Palestinian state for Israel-Saudi normalization? The Biden administration is pushing for a comprehensive deal that would see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accept the two-state solution in exchange for the Saudis agreeing to normalize ties with Israel. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
What we know about EU's peace conference proposal for Palestinian statehood Calling on Israel to end fighting in Gaza, European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said in Brussels that the bloc was preparing an international peace conference for the Middle East. Israel
Biden's top Mideast adviser McGurk heads to Qatar, Egypt for hostage talks Brett McGurk's trip comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas' terms for a hostage deal. Israel
Saudi FM: No Israel normalization without ‘irreversible path’ to Palestinian state Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the kingdom would not finance the rebuilding of the enclave unless there is a viable path to a two-state solution. Saudi Arabia
In West Bank, Israeli army ramps ups WhatsApp surveillance of Palestinians No sense of privacy remains in Israel's checkpoints in the West Bank, where civilians face increasing intrusions into their digital lives and social media apps. Palestine
Israel’s first lady speaks out about 'unbearable' plight of women hostages in Gaza Michal Herzog, Israel's first lady, spoke to Al-Monitor about her mission to make the world recognize the sexual violence perpetrated against Israeli women on and since Oct. 7. Israel
