Ex-defense minister: Israel in ‘worst possible’ Gaza situation as Hamas gains strength Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant criticized the Israeli government for allowing Hamas to retain control over half of the Gaza Strip. Israel
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks Pakistan’s Munir arrives in Tehran; major UAE economic delegation to visit Beirut; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
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 By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Netanyahu yields to Trump on Gaza, betting Hamas won’t disarm 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
Palestinian Reconciliation: Why The Delay? Fatah and Hamas appear to have reached agreement on their outstanding issues but have postponed implementation, to allow current peace efforts with Israel to move forward. Palestine
The Extent and Limits Of Qatar-Hamas Ties Qatar and Hamas ties fluctuate between strategy and tactics. Qatar
Court Case Investigates Israel's Use of Phosphorus in Gaza A petition brought by human rights organizations to the Supreme Court has drawn attention to allegations of the IDF using phosphorus bombs during Operation Cast Lead. Palestine
Palestinian Islamic Jihad: Iran Supplies All Weapons in Gaza The final article in a four-part series examines the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement’s relationship with Iran and other regional parties. Palestine
Home Brew Gains Popularity In Gaza In light of the ban on alcohol consumption imposed by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, many drinkers are turning to producing home brew. Palestine
After 65 Years of Nakba, Hope In New Palestinian Generation The latest generation of Palestinian refugees may be one to restore the right of return. Palestine
Kerry, Peace Process to Hit Wall Over Jerusalem The US must bridge the gap between talking about a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and being the architect of an agreement. Palestine
Palestinian Investment Fund Needs Reform The Palestinian Investment Fund, established in 2003 to bring transparency to the Palestinian Authority’s assets, may also be promoting monopolies. Palestine
Kerry's Secret Plan for Peace In the Middle East US Secretary of State John Kerry, hoping to jump-start the peace process, brought a compromise proposal to Jerusalem and Ramallah last week. Palestine
Fatah Would Accept Land Swaps With Israel Despite the fiery reaction from some Palestinian circles, the concept of land swaps with Israel has long been accepted by the Palestinian Authority. Qatar
PA Helpless to Combat Expansion By Israel in Jordan Valley The Palestinian Authority is struggling to come up with answers to Israel's settlement expansion in the Jordan Valley. Palestine
Islamic Jihad: 'We Will Not Accept A State on the 1967 Borders' In the third article of a four-part exclusive series, Asmaa al-Ghoul analyzes the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement and its relationship with other Palestinian resistance groups. Palestine
