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
Suspected Israeli strikes in Syria amid escalation with Hezbollah in Lebanon A Hezbollah commander in Lebanon was injured in an Israeli strike as foreign diplomats worked to de-escalate tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border. Syria
Analysis Netanyahu wants 'total victory' — will it cost Saudi normalization, US support? The Israeli prime minister is not on the same page as the Biden administration or the Saudi leadership, risking his diplomatic and war aims. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Hamas reemerges in northern Gaza weeks after Israel said it's dismantled Hamas is firmly established in Palestinian society allowing it to continue to regroup after successive Israeli campaigns, as long as the conditions that allowed for its establishment in the first place continue to exist. Palestine
Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei banned from Facebook and Instagram Khamenei remains active on X and has praised Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel on the platform. Iran
How Israel’s 'convoluted' inspections are hindering Gaza aid Humanitarian groups say Israel's time-consuming inspections process and denial of "dual-use" goods is hampering aid delivery in the Gaza Strip. Israel
Blinken in Israel says Hamas proposal 'creates space' for possible hostage deal Although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced Hamas’ response to a proposed hostage and cease-fire deal as “delusional,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a visit to the region that there’s still a chance for an agreement to be reached. Israel
What’s behind Egypt decision to raise minimum wage, government salaries by 50%? Egypt’s economy has suffered from high inflation for years, and now the spillover from the Gaza war is exacerbating the situation. Egypt
Analysis Rare Shin Bet, Palestinian meeting as fears of Ramadan tensions grow Israeli and Palestinian officials met this week in Tel Aviv to discuss how to prevent an explosion of violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
What's in Hamas cease-fire proposal — and will Israel accept? Hamas has submitted its response to a cease-fire proposal with its own conditions, including a pause in the fighting and the start of reconstruction in Gaza. Palestine
Will Biden listen to Congress progressives, condition aid to Israel? More Democratic senators are asking the White House to condition military support to Israel as the war in Gaza drags on and the humanitarian situation grows more dire. Palestine
Argentina’s Milei breaks with Latin America, doubles down on Israel support Argentinian President Javier Milei announced on a trip to Israel Tuesday that he would move his country's embassy to Jerusalem and advance legislation at home declaring Hamas a terror organization. Israel
Hamas delivers 'positive' response on hostage deal, Qatari PM says Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said he was “optimistic” after receiving a formal response from the Palestinian militant group hours earlier. Israel
