Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump says Hormuz to reopen after ‘very good’ Iran talks Turkey submits draft law that would bring PKK peace; UN says Iran executed at least 56 people since March; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Gaza family buries 112 recovered from war rubble after Israeli strike In early July, Gaza’s Government Media Office said that more than 2,700 families have been erased from the civil registry after all their members were killed by Israeli military action. Palestine
Analysis Netanyahu’s Gaza double game: Back Trump, reassure Israel’s right Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to both give the impression that Israel retains total freedom of action in Gaza while allowing the Board of Peace to move ahead with President Donald Trump’s peace plan. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis How Hamas disarmament deal may test Iran's regional strategy A possible Hamas decision to disarm would represent more than a Gaza development, testing Iran's decades-old strategy of projecting power through regional allies. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Hamas says Israel must withdraw first after Trump announces Gaza deal By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran warns Trump against seizing frozen assets By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
USAID halts key project in Gaza The US Agency for International Development has phased out a crucial $100 million project in Gaza that helped many poor Palestinians make ends meet. Palestine
Gazans want electricity, not Hamas military parades Hamas' show of force on the streets of Gaza is not resonating with a population enduring a severe electricity and economic crisis. Palestine
Fixing Gaza's electricity crisis Poor management and dubious contracts by the Palestinian Authority and Hamas are making an electricity crisis in Gaza worse. Palestine
France charm offensive alienates Palestinians French President Francois Hollande's much publicized support for Israel will ensure the Palestinians keep France away from US-led peace talks. Palestine
Despite despair, no signs of third Palestinian intifada The youth of the West Bank are tired of occupation, economic crisis and corruption, but with no charismatic leadership, they do not envisage a third intifada. Palestine
Netanyahu to 'roll out the red carpet' for Hollande The French position on the Iran nuclear talks has assured French President Francois Hollande a warm reception in Israel. Palestine
Occupied Palestine marks 'Independence Day' The Palestinian Authority still celebrates Independence Day as declared by Yasser Arafat in 1988 despite there not being an independent Palestinian state. Palestine
No end in sight for Gaza crisis Until Egypt is in a position to push through an internal Palestinian settlement, the crisis in Gaza is likely to continue. Palestine
Palestinians play resignation card to protest Israeli settlements Unable to break off the talks, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has decided to reshuffle his negotiating team to send a message to Israel. Palestine
Netanyahu government 'Israelizes' east Jerusalem While the idea of two capitals for two states is being discussed between the Israeli and Palestinian delegations, Jerusalem's mayor and the government promote building plans in east Jerusalem. Palestine
Jordan rejects Jewish prayer at Al-Aqsa mosque compound A bill before the Israeli Knesset would allow Jewish prayer at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and, if passed, inflame Israel-Jordan tensions. Palestine
Public opinion sways Gaza death penalty verdicts There are concerns that Gaza's judiciary is being influenced by public opinion, obstructing defendants seeking to avoid a death penalty from receiving a fair trial. Palestine
