Washington Post journalist hospitalized after Israeli settler attack in West Bank The assault was one of several attacks on Friday as Palestinians gathered to harvest olives across the West Bank. Israel
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sues Netanyahu for nearly $1M over Oct. 7 claims Bar is suing for 3 million shekels ($970,000) over a Sept. 28 post on X in which Netanyahu blamed the former Shin Bet chief for Oct. 7 intelligence failures and accused him of withholding warnings. Israel
Explainer Israel-UK relations hit new low over settlements, Gaza: What to know Despite Britain’s ban on goods from Israeli settlements and Israel’s closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, both countries are seeking to keep communication channels open. Israel
West Bank olive harvest begins amid settler attacks on Palestinians, groves Between 80,000 and 100,000 Palestinian families in the West Bank rely on the olive harvest for primary or secondary sources of income, according to the United Nations. Palestine
Analysis Three years after Oct. 7, Hamas’ grip on Gaza tests Netanyahu’s ‘total victory’ By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis What to make of China's softening rhetoric on Israel, Gaza war China appears to be softening its criticisms of Israel's conduct in the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in Lebanon. Why the change of tune? By Dale Aluf In Amsterdam, reporting on China in the Middle East
Relief and loss: Palestinians in Gaza split over killing of Yahya Sinwar The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has provoked conflicting reactions among Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
With Sinwar dead, US pushes Israel’s Netanyahu to take off-ramp Israel’s killing of Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 attacks, has renewed hope for a cease-fire deal that would free the remaining hostages. Israel
Gulf governments silent as Iran, proxies mourn Hamas' Yahya Sinwar Regional governments have not commented on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s killing by Israeli forces in Gaza, but Iran and its proxy groups mourned his death, vowing that the resistance against Israel will continue. Palestine
‘Too little, too late’: Biden’s latest threat to Israel faces skepticism The Biden administration has set a monthlong deadline for Israel to either increase aid to the Gaza Strip or face a possible weapons cutoff. Those on the ground say there is no time to waste. United States
Who was Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' elusive leader killed by Israel in Gaza? Sinwar, Hamas' leader in Gaza and head of the group's political bureau, is one of several high-ranking Hamas officials to be killed by Israel in the ongoing war. Israel
Israel confirms killing Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in Gaza operation Sinwar, 61, was killed Wednesday in fighting with Israeli forces in Rafah, southern Gaza. After the killing of Ismail Haniyeh this past July in Iran, Sinwar assumed the leadership of both the political and military wings of Hamas. Israel
Israel says August Tel Aviv suicide attack planned by Hamas office in Turkey The Shin Bet and Israel Police revealed that they arrested nine people suspected of involvement in the August Tel Aviv suicide bomber attack, allegedly carried out under instructions from Hamas' office in Turkey. Israel
US gives Israel 30 days to increase Gaza aid or risk weapons flow The Biden administration is calling on Israel to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza over the next month, warning that failure to do so "may have implications" for future US military assistance. Israel
UN says 400,000 trapped in north Gaza as Israel ups strikes, limits aid UN agencies and rights groups are sounding the alarm in the northern Gaza Strip as Israel besieges the Jabalia area. Palestine
WFP to send aid ship to feed displaced in Lebanon The UN food agency is raising the alarm over food insecurity and a harsh winter in the Levant as the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon continue. Israel
UN inquiry accuses Israel of crimes against humanity in destroying Gaza’s hospitals Israel’s government did not cooperate with the investigation, which accused Israel of the international crime of “extermination” for widespread and systematic attacks on Gaza’s health care infrastructure and medical personnel. Palestine
