Newsletter: Daily Briefing Syria blames Israel for strikes on military airport in Idlib Iran says Hormuz to remain shut until US meets conditions; Kushner agrees Hamas disarmament to precede Israeli withdrawal; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
After meeting Netanyahu, Kushner agrees Hamas disarmament precedes Israel's withdrawal Israel and the Gaza Board of Peace have agreed that the Israeli military will begin withdrawing from the Gaza Strip after Hamas disarms. Israel
UAE billionaire Habtoor takes aim at Ben Gvir’s Gaza rhetoric The prominent Dubai businessman condemned the Israeli national security minister's call to kill of dozens Gazans nightly, putting a pointed criticism from an influential Emirati voice on the record. United Arab Emirates
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump threatens to bomb Oman Kushner meets Netanyahu on Gaza plan; Pope calls for end to West Bank violence; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Israel moves against West Bank settlers after Huckabee criticism By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Lebanon becomes first Arab country to abolish death penalty By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan while quietly implementing it By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Syria, Russia reach deal on Russian bases By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Iranian UN delegate slams Netanyahu speech Iran's UN delegation took the floor to criticize the address by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly. Palestine
Bibi's UN speech misses again At the UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accomplished what he is best at: delivering speeches and identifying threats, without identifying opportunities or making any historic decisions — again. Palestine
Competition heats up for Gaza reconstruction contracts A lack of transparency in the bidding stage is clouding Gaza reconstruction ahead of the donor conference in Cairo. Palestine
Netanyahu missteps on Hamas, Islamic State comparison In his UN General Assembly speech, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu compared Hamas to the Islamic State, ignoring Israel's ongoing negotiations with Hamas in Cairo. Palestine
Abbas' speech warning siren for Israel The UN General Assembly speech by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reflects first and foremost the Palestinians' despair of any hope for peace with the current Israeli leadership. Palestine
Iran's Basij announces donation efforts for Gaza The head of Iran's Basij has said that the organization is collecting money for reconstruction in Gaza. Palestine
Egypt-Israel future ties could depend on Palestinian issue Israel should note that though policy changes may take time in Egypt, sources confirm that the Abdel Fattah al-Sisi administration is inclined to embrace a regional strategic policy to advance the Arab Peace Initiative. Palestine
Harsh winter awaits Gaza's displaced As winter draws closer, displaced families in the Gaza Strip are still waiting for reconstruction to begin on their homes. Palestine
Desperate Gazans frustrated by Hamas-Fatah squabbles The disputes between Hamas and Fatah over the reconstruction process in Gaza have infuriated Gazans who desperately need assistance. Palestine
Islamic Jihad’s popularity grows after Gaza war The public approval ratings of Islamic Jihad received a boost after the Gaza war, benefiting from the group's determination to stay out of the Hamas-Fatah feud. Palestine
Hamas weighs alternatives to Palestinian unity government Hamas holds little faith in the newly established consensus government, accusing President Mahmoud Abbas of putting aside the needs of the people of Gaza. Palestine
Gaza hospital cleaners strike Hospital cleaners in Gaza are on strike over unpaid wages from the consensus government, one of many problems in Gaza since the reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas. Palestine
