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
Hamas Re-Elects Meshaal For a Fourth Term Hamas has re-elected Khaled Meshaal to head the movement for a fourth term, writes Hazem Balousha. Palestine
Islamic Restrictions Hinder Artists, Singers in Gaza Unlike their counterparts in the West Bank, Palestinian artists in Gaza are unable to use their talents because of restrictions imposed by Hamas, writes Hazem Balousha. Palestine
Why Khaled Meshaal Should Thank Israel The Israeli military operation in Gaza positioned Khaled Meshaal, head of the Hamas political bureau, to be re-elected to the leadership of Hamas, writes Shlomi Eldar. Palestine
Palestinian Children's Museum Goes Green A new green museum dedicated to Palestinian children will promote sustainable practices, and teach about local culture away from the confines of the classroom, Dalia Hatuqa writes. Palestine
Book Addresses Forgotten Palestinians of Israel An updated version of Atallah Mansour's book provides a unique, first-hand look into the experiences of Arab citizens of Israel. Palestine
Sheetrit: Ashkenazi Leaders Lack Negotiation Skills with Arabs In an interview with Mazal Mualem, Meir Sheetrit explains why Israel should have adopted long ago the Arab Peace Initiative. Palestine
Lessons From Land Day According to Clovis Maksoud, Land Day should remind leaders and the Arab Summit to stress Palestinians' human rights and unity. Palestine
Palestinian Leadership To Master Its Own Fate The Palestinian leadership needs to have higher aspirations if it is to master its own fate in its own state, writes Geoffrey Aronson. Palestine
Gaza Cancer Rates on Rise After each Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip, cancer rates soar among Gazans as a result of increased radiation in the environment, reports Asmaa al-Ghoul. Palestine
A New Non-Violent Palestinian Anti-Israel Movement Emerges A new Palestinian anti-Israel movement that shuns violence is emerging, Ahmad Azem reports. Palestine
Israel Ignores the Outreached Hand of the Arab League The Arab League summit in Doha reaffirmed its 2002 peace initiative but, as Akiva Eldar writes, Israel is totally indifferent. Palestine
Israel: From Startup Nation To Startup Peace To become an international success story and to reimagine itself as a place where entrepreneurship thrives, Israel must leave occupation behind, writes Nadav Eyal. Palestine
