Who is Melat Kiros, the pro-Palestinian who unseated a longtime Democrat? Kiros has taken a hard stance against Israel and opposes all aid to the country as pro-Palestinian candidates make further inroads in the party. United States
Amnesty International accuses Israel of state-led ethnic cleansing in West Bank In a new report, Amnesty International said that the escalating forced displacement and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank is part of a state-led campaign to control the Palestinian territory. Palestine
Ireland bans hard-line Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich: What to know Ireland joined France and the United Kingdom in banning Israel's far-right and pro-settler ministers. Israel
Record Israeli arms exports highlight global rush for air defense Rocket and air defense systems sales accounted for 29% of Israel's defense exports in 2025. Israel
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran’s Bagheri: No deal on Hormuz yet By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Hamas calls for avenging death of West Bank leader in Israel jail A Hamas leader in the West Bank died while in Israeli custody after he was allegedly denied medical treatment. Palestine
Analysis Kamala Harris tells Netanyahu 'time to get deal done,' highlights Palestinian suffering The meeting today encapsulates the challenges the vice president faces in maintaining a fragile Democratic coalition divided over Israel's war in Gaza. By Bryant Harris In Washington, reporting on Congress
Trump posts letter from Palestinian president ahead of Netanyahu meeting Former President Donald Trump said it was “so nice” of the Palestinian president to send the letter after the recent assassination attempt, calling him by his first name Mahmoud. Palestine
'The Beijing Declaration,' China brokers Hamas-Fatah unity deal: What we know China’s role in the region has been growing in recent years, reaching its peak with the signing of a declaration by Palestinian factions in which they agreed to form a unity government. Palestine
From Gaza to Iran: What Kamala Harris’ Middle East policy could look like Harris has been described as more critical of Israel than President Joe Biden, but with similar views on Iran and relations with regional leaders, including in the Gulf. Palestine
Biden exit from presidential race hangs over Netanyahu's Washington trip The Israeli prime minister’s highly anticipated address to Congress risks being overshadowed by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential contest. Israel
Middle East cheers Biden’s withdrawal, uncertain about Kamala Harris pick Many people in the region were joyful about President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, as they blame him for the crises including the war in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Blinken signals optimism that Gaza cease-fire within reach The top US diplomat said negotiators are "inside the 10 yard line" of securing a deal to halt the nine-month war in return for the hostages' release. Israel
White House envoy McGurk heads to Jordan, UAE ahead of Netanyahu’s US visit President Joe Biden is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week as Washington doubles down on its pursuit of a cease-fire in Gaza and initial steps toward Palestinian statehood. Palestine
Guarded optimism on Palestinian reconciliation ahead of Fatah-Hamas meeting in China Officials in Ramallah say that Hamas accepting the creation of a Palestinian state within the framework of the two-state solution is crucial to progressing Palestinian reconciliation efforts. Palestine
Republican platform a preview of Trump’s Middle East agenda The platform calls for standing with Israel, deporting "pro-Hamas radicals" and making college campuses "patriotic" again. Israel
Biden touts Gaza cease-fire progress as reelection concerns mount The president acknowledged that Israel has been “less than cooperative” during the Gaza war with its top ally the United States. Israel
