Israel recovers bodies of six hostages taken alive to Gaza on Oct. 7

The bodies of six hostages were recovered by the Israeli military and Shin Bet troops from a tunnel in Khan Younis.

Israel

Israel intensifies Lebanon strikes, kills Hezbollah commander, hits warehouse

Israel struck Hezbollah weapons in the Bekaa Valley, causing large explosions amid fears of an all-out war.

Lebanon

Turkey: Arab Israeli killed, two others wounded in shooting in Istanbul

Turkish authorities are looking for three suspects in the attack, which is believed to have stemmed from a financial dispute.

Turkey

US calls for Hamas to accept cease-fire proposal now backed by Israel

The top US diplomat visited Israel days after the United States put forward a so-called bridging proposal in the cease-fire negotiations.

Israel

Exclusive

From mountaintops to underground: PKK responds to Turkey’s drones

Serdar Yektas, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Workers Party's armed wing, told Al-Monitor that Turkey’s use of its home-manufactured drones has drastically changed the nature of the conflict between them.

By Amberin Zaman

Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Pro-Palestinian voices protest and participate in DNC in Chicago

Protesters from across the country are in Chicago for the DNC, demanding an end to aid for Israel as Vice President Harris and the Democratic Party grapple with how to handle the Gaza war.

Palestine

Gaza cease-fire talks to resume in Egypt with Rafah, Philadelphi corridor in focus

Following two days of talks in Doha, the US, Egyptian and Qatari mediators are expected to resume negotiations on a Gaza cease-fire in Cairo this week in the presence of Israeli officials.

Palestine

Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for Tel Aviv explosion: What we know

Police are investigating a blast that occurred Sunday evening in the southern part of the city, killing the person who carried the explosive device.

Israel

Iran's foreign minister nominee vows to prioritize Russia, China ties

Iran's prospective foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, offered a cautious foreign policy pitch ahead of lawmakers' vote on his nomination, saying Tehran's stance toward the JCPOA would remain the same.

Iran

Analysis

Turkey's Steel Dome defense system: Vast potential, tricky implementation

Turkey’s new integrated air defense system, “Steel Dome,” has ability to protect the country and eventually also serve as a ballistic missile defense platform, thus creating export success stories similar to Turkish drones.

By Barin Kayaoglu

In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security

Pentagon watches closely for signs Iran will attack Israel

The Biden administration is touting this week's last-ditch round of Gaza cease-fire negotiations in a bid to dissuade Iran and its proxies from striking Israel, but officials say the threat of a coordinated attack has not yet diminished.

By Jared Szuba

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

Analysis

Does Netanyahu feel the pressure in Gaza cease-fire talks?

The Israeli prime minister sees time on his side; Iran seeks face-saving off-ramp from broader conflict.

By Andrew Parasiliti

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, national security