Analysis

What Kamala Harris has said on Israel, Gaza war

Vice President Kamala Harris is unlikely to significantly deviate from President Joe Biden’s line on Israel during the election campaign, but she could harshen the tone if elected president.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

Analysis

Israel’s Yemen attack against Houthis warning to nuclear Iran

While concerns grow in Israel over the continued drone and missile attacks by the Houthis in Yemen, the real threat remains that of Iran.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

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.

By Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Regional View

Protests, Kamala Harris rise overshadow Netanyahu's Washington visit

Leaving for Washington, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that in his speech to Congress he will seek to reaffirm the strong bond between Israel and the United States, regardless of the political uncertainty there.

Israel

Regional View

Canadian killed trying to stab guards at Israeli village by Gaza border

A Canadian citizen was killed after trying to stab guards at the entrance of Netiv HaAsara, a village near Israel's border with Gaza.

Israel

Quick Take

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen one day after Tel Aviv drone attack

The Israeli military confirmed that it had carried out airstrikes against Houthi-linked targets in Yemen, saying it was in retaliation for some 200 drone and cruise missile attacks towards Israel from Yemen since Oct. 7.

Israel

Regional View

Iran applauds Houthis for Israel attack, yet keeps distance to avoid blame

During the course of the Israeli war on Gaza, Iran has walked a fine line of praising attacks by its proxies while carefully attempting to dodge a direct confrontation with Israel.

Iran

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.

By Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Regional View

Top UN court rules Israel’s presence in Palestinian territories illegal

Israel slammed the decision by the International Court of Justice, which held the occupation of Palestinian territories illegal and said it must cease immediately, including the evacuation of Jewish settlers.

Israel

Quick Take

Middle East takeaways from Trump’s Republican convention speech

The former president addressed the Gaza war and US policy toward Iran in the speech and pledged to build a missile defense system like Israel’s Iron Dome.

Iran

Analysis

Netanyahu, regional leaders hedge on possible Trump win in November

The Israeli prime minister is under pressure to deliver on a cease-fire during his Washington visit next week; Biden can’t heal Democrat divisions over Israel and the Gaza war.

By Week in Review, Andrew Parasiliti

Analysis

Houthi drone attack exposes Israel’s vulnerability

As the military investigates the episode, an Israeli security official warns that Hamas "has not said its final word" despite receiving the "worst blow" in its history.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense