Interview Ayman Odeh says Arab parties could back Bennett or Eisenkot to block Netanyahu In an interview with Al-Monitor, head of the Arab-Israeli Hadash-Ta'al Knesset faction, Ayman Odeh, said his party is prepared to make difficult decisions to topple Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Ayman Odeh Head of the Knesset's Hadash-Ta'al faction
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
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran’s Bagheri: No deal on Hormuz yet By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
The Israel-Hamas war: Live Q&A with Pentagon Correspondent Jared Szuba Become a Pro member today to attend this webinar on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 12 pm ET. Israel
Why is Hamas chief Haniyeh visiting Egypt after Iran meeting in Qatar? Pressure is building on Israel to halt the fighting to allow access to humanitarian aid and the release of hostages. Palestine
What does Israel's killing of Hamas financier Subhi Ferwana mean? The Israeli military said Subhi Ferwana transferred millions of dollars to Hamas. Israel
In balancing Turkey's interests, Erdogan walks tightrope between West, Hamas Despite his high-pitched criticism of Israel, Erdogan is expected to tread cautiously on ties with Hamas, unwilling to add further strain on Turkey’s relations with the West and jeopardize trade with Israel. Turkey
In Bethlehem, despair dulls Christmas as nativity scene depicts Gaza The war in the Gaza Strip has left an impact in Bethlehem, where Christmas celebrations have been canceled in sorrow for the Palestinians in Gaza. Palestine
US chases breakthrough in Gaza hostage impasse A senior Hamas official claimed the group has been holding four female soldiers since the truce collapsed, when Biden administration says the militants recategorized civilian women set for release as soldiers. Israel
Analysis In midst of Gaza carnage, could outside solidarity spur Hamas to go global? Even if Hamas as a military threat remains largely confined to the region, the ideology it promotes has an opportunity to capitalize on Gaza's grievances, gain more traction than at any point in recent memory. By Colin P. Clarke In Pittsburgh, US, reporting on counterterrorism, militancy