Turkey seeks Interpol Red Notices for Netanyahu over Gaza flotilla The Turkish government’s Interpol move comes amid heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel over Syria. Turkey
Australia summons Israeli ambassador over World Central Kitchen strike: What to know Australia has summoned Israeli Ambassador Hillel Newman after the Israeli military decided not to open a criminal investigation into the killing of one Australian and six other World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza in 2024. Israel
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran warns Gulf states against assisting US Netanyahu yields to Trump on Gaza; Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Netanyahu yields to Trump on Gaza, betting Hamas won’t disarm Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to advance the US administration's Gaza plan in a meeting with envoy Jared Kushner despite his skepticism about Hamas' commitment. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Syria blames Israel for strikes on military airport in Idlib By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Trump threatens to bomb Oman By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Kerry’s Trip to the Middle East: A Failure Foretold US Secretary of State John Kerry failed to understand that Israeli and Palestinian leaders are both currently tied to public opinions and cannot make the necessary concessions. Palestine
Gaza’s Polluted Beach Only Escape From Heat Gaza’s beach is a respite from the heat and power outages, but also a microcosm of Gaza’s challenges. Palestine
Israeli Wall Creates Limbo For Seam Zone Palestinians Palestinians living between Israel's separation barrier and the Green Line are cut off from the rest of the West Bank and deprived of basic services. Palestine
Hamas Cautious on Qatar Power Transfer Hamas says it has learned its lesson from previous experiences in Syria and Jordan, and is prepared for any sudden policy change from Qatar's new emir. Palestine
Another Israeli Summer Of Occupation, Apathy US Secretary of State John Kerry's failure to restart negotiations is no surprise, in view of Israeli and Palestinian apathy and lack of public outcry. Palestine
Secret Israel-Palestine Talks Might Yield Results Little information was revealed during US Secretary of State John Kerry’s recent visit to the region, which suggests a lot might be happening behind the scenes. Palestine
'Arab Idol' Victory Polarizes Hamas The euphoria surrounding Mohammed Assaf's "Arab Idol" victory has sparked debate within Hamas circles over whether it conflicts with their Islamic outlook. Palestine
Palestinian Interaction Committee Fails To Interact With Israelis The Palestinian Interaction Committee to address the Israelis is another excellent initiative that has failed before even getting started. Palestine
Hamas Military Wing Boasts About Israeli Kidnapped Soldiers The propaganda film produced by Hamas' military wing showing Israeli soldiers kidnapped since the 1980s is nothing more than a sign of weakness. Palestine
Washington Pushes Israel And Palestinians to Negotiate US Secretary of State John Kerry’s efforts to jump start negotiations for a final status agreement instead of a more feasible interim agreement might prove dangerous should he fail. Palestine
Erdogan’s Proposed Gaza Visit Reignites Controversy Despite opposition from Israel, the United States and the Palestinian Authority, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Gaza is set to take place by July 5. Palestine
Can Israel's Settlers Be Persuaded To Exit the Occupied Territories? Yedidia Stern, a religious Jew, believes that Israelis are finally ready to make a democratic decision on the fate of the territories. Palestine
