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
Egypt’s pound falls 60% amid currency float, $5B IMF deal Egypt announced that it had expanded a previously $3 billion loan program with the International Monetary Fund after the decision to float the currency was made public. Egypt
At Saudi OIC summit, Iran seeks Islamic world's 'decisive' action against Israel In its relentless diplomatic offensive to isolate Israel, Tehran has so far failed to talk Islamic countries into severing economic ties with Israel. Iran
Israel's Gantz meets Austin, Blinken on 'unauthorized' Washington visit The Biden administration is sending a signal to Netanyahu by leveraging its longstanding ties with Gantz, as it seeks to close the gap with Israeli leadership over its approach to its war in Gaza. Israel
Gulf Starbucks operator to lay off 2,000 amid Gaza boycotts Starbucks’ business has been significantly impacted by the Gaza war, and has faced boycott calls from pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups recently. Legacy: Gulf
Pro-Palestine protesters block UK arms fair sponsored by Israel’s Elbit Systems Since 2015, Britain has licensed more than $602 million worth of military exports to Israel, including components for combat aircraft, missiles, tanks, technology, small arms and ammunition, according to the Campaign Against Arms Trade group. Israel
Gaza truce talks loom large as Qatar's PM visits US Strategic talks on the US-Qatari relationship are underway as Doha and Washington race to get a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. Qatar
Analysis Netanyahu fumes as Gantz welcomed to US The visit by Minister Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's war cabinet, to Washington was not an initiative of the Biden administration, but the White House was only too happy to host him. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Abbas in Turkey: Gaza aid, Hamas-Fatah reconciliation on agenda with Erdogan Analysts believe the pair also discussed post-cease-fire scenarios in Gaza. Turkey
Turkey spy chief Kalin to meet CIA’s Burns, discuss Syria on first US visit In addition to bilateral ties, the Gaza and Russia-Ukraine wars will top the agenda of the Turkish intelligence chief’s meetings with his US counterpart and other US officials. Turkey
Unlike Netanyahu, Israel's Gantz gets White House reception, talks hostage deal, Gaza cease-fire Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz is meeting with high-level Biden administration officials in the latest sign of Prime Minister Netanyahu's diminishing acclaim in the White House. Israel
Analysis Can't count him out: Netanyahu, allies score big in Israel's municipal elections Despite the Likud's plunge in the polls, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party preserved most of its power in this week's municipal elections. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Israel's Gantz to travel to Washington, Netanyahu furious War cabinet minister Benny Gantz will travel on Sunday to Washington for a series of meetings with US officials, though he did not coordinate the trip with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to reports. Israel
