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
Record Israeli arms exports highlight global rush for air defense Rocket and air defense systems sales accounted for 29% of Israel's defense exports in 2025. Israel
With Hungary’s ICC U-turn, Israel loses a key European ally Hungary’s parliament voted to remain in the International Criminal Court, reversing a planned withdrawal and marking a shift in Budapest’s approach to Israel and the EU. Israel
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran’s Bagheri: No deal on Hormuz yet By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Interview Ahmad Tibi says Arab parties in Israel can block Netanyahu without joining next government Ahmad Tibi Israeli Arab lawmaker
Israel traps Palestinians in negotiations with prisoner card Israel is using the release of Palestinian prisoners as a means to keep the Palestinians in peace talks that are going nowhere. Palestine
Gaza-Israel Clashes Unlikely to Escalate Israel and Hamas are both preoccupied with other more pressing regional concerns, and have no interest in flaring a crisis of their own. Palestine
The Al-Monitor Debate on Gulf Cities The Wall Street Journal reports on the Al-Monitor debate on Gulf cities; former Israeli, Palestinian negotiators differ on whether Palestinians should recognize Israel as a Jewish state; hope for Syrian bishops' release; a new Al-Monitor design. Palestine
Israeli Army Avoids Confronting Settler Violence West Bank settlers have once again attacked Palestinian residents and soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces, and once again the army and police showed no attempt to apprehend the lawbreakers. Palestine
Dahlan-Abbas Reconciliation Not a Done Deal Attempts to reconcile the two Fatah rivals have so far failed, and have instead prompted internal Fatah bickering. Palestine
Israel Weighs Its Options This week's regional conflicts include sluggish negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, another mysterious strike in Syria and Ayatollah Khamenei's "disappearance." Palestine
Palestinian Government Boosts Sports As Means of Resistance The Palestinian government has been cultivating national sports and athletics in a bid to revive patriotism and forge unity. Palestine
Hamas Gives No Credit to Abu Mazen For Prisoner Release Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh decided not to broadcast or celebrate the recent prisoner release. Palestine
Release of Palestinian Prisoners Not a License for Creeping Annexation Did US Secretary of State John Kerry know that Israel would approve new settlements after releasing Palestinian prisoners? Palestine
Fashion Labels Popular In Gaza Despite Hardship Siege and war have not prevented Palestinians in Gaza from keeping up to speed with the latest fashion trends. Palestine
The Return of Mohammed Dahlan The UAE and Egypt are pushing for a reconciliation between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and former Gaza strongman Mohammed Dahlan, who would return to Fatah. United Arab Emirates
Israeli Drones Haunt Gaza Israeli drones are a constant reality in Gaza, proving a major obstacle to armed factions while destroying Palestinian civilians' sense of security. Palestine
