Australia summons Israeli ambassador over World Central Kitchen strike: What to know Australia has summoned Israeli Ambassador Hillel Newman after the Israeli military decided not to open a criminal investigation into the killing of one Australian and six other World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza in 2024. Israel
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
After meeting Netanyahu, Kushner agrees Hamas disarmament precedes Israel's withdrawal Israel and the Gaza Board of Peace have agreed that the Israeli military will begin withdrawing from the Gaza Strip after Hamas disarms. Israel
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 Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan while quietly implementing it By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Netanyahu’s Gaza double game: Back Trump, reassure Israel’s right By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis How Hamas disarmament deal may test Iran's regional strategy By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Blinken to visit Israel in show of support after unprecedented Hamas attack Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to arrive Thursday in Israel for meetings with senior Israeli leaders. Israel
Explainer: As Lebanon-Israel border heats up, 3 armed groups stand out Several Palestinian militants are active in southern Lebanon, a stronghold of the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement. Lebanon
Khamenei cheers Hamas' 'epic' attacks on Israel, but denies Iran role While taking "pride in Palestinian youths" for their attacks on Israel, the Iranian leader shielded Tehran from mounting accusations that it was behind the deadly operations. Iran
Analysis Israel's Netanyahu has little choice but to launch Gaza ground operation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knows that a ground operation is highly risky and complicated, but might have no other options. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Pentagon warns Iran, Hezbollah to stay out of Hamas war with Israel The Biden administration deployed an aircraft carrier strike group in a bid to deter a multi-front war against Israel, but lack of a formal defense treaty with Israel and Congressional authorities could inhibit Washington's ability to respond. Iran
Gaza under siege braces for worst as Israel-Hamas fighting escalates The Israeli airstrikes and decision to cut off water and power supply to the already besieged Gaza Strip have the residents on edge. Palestine
Day 3 of Hamas-Israel war blog: Monday, Oct. 9 On the third day of our live coverage, Israel called up reservists and was preparing for a ground offensive into the Gaza Strip. Israel
Israel-Saudi normalization falls casualty of Hamas attack The US-brokered talks were making progress; that’s probably why Iran gave Hamas the green light. Israel
Analysis Echoes of 1973 as Israel’s intelligence failed to detect Hamas attack plans Israel, considered a regional military superpower, failed to anticipate and stop the deadly Hamas attack. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Day 1 of Hamas-Israel war blog: Saturday, Oct. 7 In our first day of live coverage, Hamas militants invaded southern Israel. Israel
