Analysis

Netanyahu gives in to US pressure on Paris talks but still committed to war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walked back his previous opposition and agreed to send an Israeli delegation to Paris only under American pressure and to preserve Israeli ties with Egypt.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Iran participates in Indian naval drill amid Red Sea tensions

India recently deployed warships near the troubled body of water amid attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on ships.

Iran

US changes tune on Gaza ‘cease-fire’ as Rafah fears grow

Under pressure internationally and from Democratic voters, the Biden administration has begun to call for a "temporary cease-fire" in Gaza.

Israel

Mossad, CIA, Qatar, Egypt reps to meet in Paris as Gaza deal talks advance

The Biden administration is hoping that a deal for the release of hostage and a temporary ceasefire could be reached before the start of Ramadan, March 10.

Israel

Turkey confirms Somalia maritime security deal amid Somaliland tensions

Somalia ratified a defense cooperation agreement signed with Turkey earlier this month that would see Ankara help Mogadishu secure its maritime interests.

Turkey

WHO says aid agencies can’t fill 'critical gaps' in Gaza left by UNRWA cuts

The World Health Organization’s regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean has warned that more cuts in funding to UNRWA would lead to "further catastrophic consequences for Gazans."

Palestine

Analysis

How Israeli Knesset’s rejection of Palestinian state shows far-right’s hold on Netanyahu

While the Knesset overwhelmingly approved of the prime minister’s proposal to reject any “unilateral recognition" of a Palestinian state, the opposition accused Netanyahu of inventing “a threat that doesn’t exist.”

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

With voter apathy at 77%, what will Iran's elections bring next week?

Next week's elections will be the first since the massive national protests were met with a violent crackdown.

Iran

Turkey’s Central Bank holds interest rates at 45%, first time in 8 months

The move was widely expected as the bank signaled earlier this month that it would pause the hikes.

Turkey

Iran says arms exports up 40% as missiles transfers to Russia take spotlight

Iran boasted significant growth in its weapons exports as its controversial military ties with Russia have come under the spotlight again with reports of new ballistic missile shipments.

Iran

Analysis

International law 'cannot be a la carte': UAE, Saudi and Egypt scold Israel at ICJ

The presentations at The Hague could further the rift between Israel and the Arab world amid the Gaza war and efforts to expand normalization, though countries in the region are still interested in maintaining relations with Tel Aviv.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Lions traumatized by Sudan war find safe haven in South African sanctuary

The war has not only created a devastating humanitarian crisis, but it has also impacted the welfare of wildlife in Sudan.

Sudan