Gaza

Gaza's animals not spared from war, suffer starvation, trauma and diseases

With majority of the population displace and the humanitarian conditions worsening, animals in the war-ravaged enclave are subjected to dire conditions as Israeli bombardment continues

Palestine

Analysis

Israel's Gallant preps arms wish list for US as Netanyahu threatens to 'do it alone' in Rafah

Fearing diminishing global arms stockpiles, Israel’s defense minister will ask Washington for more ammunition to use in Gaza as the White House continues to spar with Prime Minister Netanyahu over a planned operation in Rafah.

By Ben Caspit

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

Russia, China veto US-backed UN resolution on Gaza cease-fire

The failed resolution backed an “immediate and sustained cease-fire” and a hostage deal to free the remaining captives.

Palestine

Chemi Peres: Israeli tech back to business, cyber security among most resilient

Despite the war and the divides within the Israeli society, tech entrepreneur Chemi Peres embraces the optimism of his father, late President Shimon Peres, for the future of the country’s innovation ecosystem.

Israel

Republican House speaker courts Netanyahu amid partisan split on Gaza

If he accepts Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s planned invite to speak before Congress, chances are Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will find an even less receptive audience than listened to his 2015 address.

Israel

Mossad, CIA chiefs to return to Qatar to continue Gaza talks

After a visit to Doha earlier this week, Mossad chief David Barnea is expected to return to Qatar Friday to pursue talks for a hostage release and cease-fire deal.

Israel

France to submit Gaza UN resolution that can ‘actually be adopted,’ rivaling US draft

France says its proposal will not compete with or contradict a draft resolution sponsored by the US currently in circulation.

Israel

Rights groups warn US over Israel's assurances on weapons use

In a report to the Biden administration, Oxfam and Human Rights Watch challenged Israel's assertion that it's using US weapons in accordance with international law.

Israel

Israel's Dermer, Hanegbi head to US as White House ups criticism of Rafah

The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed an Israeli delegation will soon head to Washington to discuss the impending military operation in Rafah.

Israel

Analysis

As Netanyahu balks at PA control, Hamas cells regroup in north Gaza

The Israeli military said it killed around 50 Hamas militants after storming Gaza City’s Al-Shifa hospital on Sunday as Israeli intelligence signals Hamas cells are regrouping in the north.

By Ben Caspit

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

Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt as US-Israel rift grows over Gaza

The top US diplomat will return to the Middle East as US alarm grows over Israel’s planned military offensive in Rafah.

Israel

Israeli delegation to visit White House as Biden-Netanyahu Rafah rift continues

The White House has invited an Israeli delegation to Washington to discuss ways forward in the campaign against Hamas, likely seeking to buy time after failing to secure a cease-fire in Gaza war before Ramadan.

Israel