Analysis Iran and Gaza: Why Trump's backing of Netanyahu may come with strings attached Netanyahu could offer Trump several concessions: hold off on striking Iran until after the Nov. 3 US midterms, ease restrictions on Gaza’s reconstruction or crack down on settler violence in the West Bank. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Sisi says Egypt has no ‘territorial ambitions’ after Israel’s Smotrich threatens Sinai The Egyptian president’s remarks follow a warning from Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich that Israel would seize the Sinai Peninsula if Egypt attacks. Egypt
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sues Netanyahu for nearly $1M over Oct. 7 claims Bar is suing for 3 million shekels ($970,000) over a Sept. 28 post on X in which Netanyahu blamed the former Shin Bet chief for Oct. 7 intelligence failures and accused him of withholding warnings. Israel
Explainer Israel-UK relations hit new low over settlements, Gaza: What to know Despite Britain’s ban on goods from Israeli settlements and Israel’s closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, both countries are seeking to keep communication channels open. Israel
Analysis Three years after Oct. 7, Hamas’ grip on Gaza tests Netanyahu’s ‘total victory’ By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel recovers bodies of 3 hostages reportedly killed Oct. 7 The Israeli military announced that its troops had retrieved the bodies from a tunnel in Jabalia, in northern Gaza. Israel
Speaker Johnson says Israel’s Netanyahu to address Congress soon The speech will mark the second time Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed a joint session of Congress. Israel
CIA Director Burns heads to Europe to kickstart stalled Gaza truce talks: Report After Israel's war cabinet mandated the negotiating team to resume talks, Israeli sources say there are indications that Hamas might be willing to return to negotiations. Israel
Yellen warns Israel against blocking Palestinian banks, battering West Bank Israel has been threatening to cancel a vital waiver that expires July 1 between Israeli and Palestinian banks that allows Israeli banks to process shekel payments for vital services and PA salaries. Israel
New US bill advances, creates ‘double standard’ for Israel weapons sales Nine Democrats supported the bill that Republicans say stops the president from "circumventing congressional intent." Israel
What Gallant's nixing of Israeli disengagement law means for West Bank Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has greenlit settlers to enter the evacuated and demolished West Bank outposts of Sa-Nur, Ganim and Kadim. Israel
Blinken hints at sanctions over ICC push for Israel arrest warrants Congressional Republicans are calling for US sanctions after the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor accused both Israel and Hamas of committing war crimes. Israel
Blinken: Israel 'may not be willing' to accept Palestinian statehood for Saudi normalization Blinken's comments came as Israeli President Isaac Herzog has revealed that a deal with Saudi Arabia for normalization of ties is on the table. Israel
Ben-Gvir: 'I will be very happy to live' in Israeli-occupied Gaza after war Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has reiterated his call for residents to leave the Gaza Strip voluntarily and for Israeli Jews to settle there in their stead. Israel
What is Amal Clooney’s role in ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Sinwar? Having Amal Clooney's public name behind the case is already granting it a publicity boost, adding to a record of cases she championed from Iraq to Sudan. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
What we know: ICC seeks arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Sinwar International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan announced Monday that his office has applied for arrest warrants against three Hamas leaders over the Oct. 7 attack on Israel as well as for Israel's prime minister and defense chief over the subsequent Gaza war. Israel
Israel accuses South Africa of aligning with Hamas, distorting facts in ICJ case The Israeli legal team accused South Africa of distorting the truth and ignoring facts in an effort to help Hamas. Israel
