Interview Olmert: Only Israel-Lebanon deal can curb Hezbollah, occupation 'unviable' Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told Al-Monitor that Israel will only be able to defang Hezbollah if it reaches an agreement with the Lebanese government.
Meloni suspends Italy's military cooperation agreement with Israel Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced her country's military cooperation agreement with Israel will no longer be automatically renewed. Israel
'Apartheid': Arab countries including UAE, Jordan decry new Israeli law A group of foreign ministers struck out at a new Israeli law requiring the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism in military courts. Palestine
Settler violence spike exposes Israeli government rift with military Knesset member Ram Ben-Barak of centrist Yesh Atid told Al-Monitor that the government must permit the use of administrative detention for extremist settlers to curb the violence. Israel
Analysis Hamas sits out Iran war as Gaza, Gulf interests take priority By Abeer Ayyoub In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine
How is Middle East reacting to South Africa's Gaza genocide ICJ case against Israel? Several Arab countries have publically announced their support for South Africa’s genocide case filed against Israel at the ICJ. Palestine
Saudi-Israel normalization emerges as leverage for post-war Gaza Dormant discussions of a two-state solution are back on the US and regional agenda as part of Israel-Saudi normalization talks shelved after Oct. 7. Israel
Meeting Abbas, Blinken backs 'tangible steps' toward Palestinian state The US secretary of state is on a week-long Middle East tour as part of Washington’s efforts to contain any regional escalation and push for a post-war plan for Gaza. Palestine
Uncharted territory: Is Gaza war nearing an end? Various behind-the-scenes efforts seem to suggest we are finally approaching the countdown to the end of the war in Gaza. Palestine
Blinken to Israel: Reducing Gaza casualties an 'absolute imperative' The top US diplomat's meetings with Israeli officials come after President Joe Biden said he was “quietly working” to get Israel out of Gaza. Israel
Journalist Wael Dahdouh 'the mountain' inspires Gaza through tragedy Al Jazeera's bureau chief in Gaza has lost most of his family members and relatives, but is determined to continue covering the Israeli bombardment of the enclave. Palestine
