Analysis Trump has upper hand over Netanyahu, but is it enough for Gaza? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been stalling on the implementation of the second phase of President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, but at the end of the day, Trump has much more leverage over Netanyahu. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Newsletter: Palestine Abbas bets on ministry merger as financial crisis deepens The Palestinian government has merged its finance and planning ministries under Estephan Salameh in a bid to confront a deepening financial crisis and restore donor confidence amid mounting fiscal and political pressures. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Maersk resumes Red Sea passage after two-year halt amid easing Houthi threat A ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas in October has prompted some shipping companies to consider resuming services, but security concerns persist. Yemen
Facing Israeli pushback, Turkey recalibrates public messaging on Gaza force Turkey’s top diplomat has suggested that being part of the Gaza stabilization force is not Ankara’s priority. Turkey
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump expands travel ban By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Analysis Trump's Syria envoy Barrack tests Israel's patience as Netanyahu pushes back By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis How the Trump administration reshaped US diplomacy toward Hamas By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Newsletter: Palestine Palestine’s soccer team delivers hope By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Drug dealers in Gaza risk Hamas military trials Hamas in the Gaza Strip has come under criticism for referring civilians accused of drug use and traficking to the military judiciary. Palestine
Meet the foreign women living in Gaza against all odds The foreign women residing in the Gaza Strip have adapted to another culture and difficult living conditions, and often have chosen not to travel to their home countries but remain with their families during wartime. Palestine
Israel demolishes Muslim cemetery near Al Aqsa Mosque to build park The Israeli authorities have bulldozed parts of the Yusufiya cemetery near Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem to build a park. Palestine
Gazans study Hebrew as Israel increases work permits After Israel increased the number of permits for Gaza workers, merchants and workers are learning Hebrew at Gaza schools. Palestine
Palestinians share big ideas with TEDx Several years of development and success have multiplied TEDx events in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Palestine
Gazans compete in Strip's first rowing races Despite a lack of equipment due to the Israeli blockade, dozens of Gazans participated in the Strip's first boating competition organized by the Palestine Sailing and Rowing Federation. Palestine
Young Palestinian journalist racks up international photography awards A female photojournalist in the Gaza Strip hopes her international awards will encourage other women in the besieged enclave to follow their ambitions. Palestine
Netflix features fresh collection of Palestinian movies Palestinians are thrilled with a Netflix collection of Palestinian stories that sheds light on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict from a Palestinian perspective for the first time. Palestine
Palestinian olive season begins with settler attacks, arson Palestinians are once again having to defend their own olive trees during harvesting season from Israeli settler vigilantism while Israeli soldiers stand by. Palestine
Palestinian Islamic Jihad announces end to hunger strike Israeli officials are disputing the militant group's claim that prison authorities have met the Palestinians' demands. Israel
Fatwa banning trade of flour for bread stirs anger in Gaza A controversial fatwa has been overruled after it forbade the exchange of flour for bread at local bakeries in Gaza, where power cuts make it difficult to bake at home. Palestine
Palestinian NGO to form network in Gaza for women affected by war The Center for Women's Affairs in the Gaza Strip announced that it will establish a national network to develop plans to support women in times of crisis and war. Palestine