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
Gaza's Only Music School May Close Asmaa al-Ghoul tells the story of Gaza's only music school, which may have to close as it faces increasing financial pressures. Palestine
In Gaza, Hamas to Launch New Job-Creation Program Hamas is trying to address soaring youth unemployment in Gaza with a new job-creation program targeting university graduates, Rami Almeghari reports. Palestine
Hamas Leader Meshaal Pays 'Secretive' Visit to Turkey Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal has quietly paid a visit to Ankara, raising new questions about Turkey's Middle East policies, writes Tulin Daloglu. Palestine
Egypt Floods Gaza's Smuggling Tunnels Egypt's decision to flood some of Gaza's tunnels last week caught local Palestinians by surprise, Abeer Ayyoub reports. Palestine
Mother of Palestinian Prisoners Lacks Faith in PA Leadership Linah Alsaafin speaks to the mother of four Palestinian detainees, a woman who refuses to give up hope even with "nonexistent" support from the Palestinian Authority officials to families of prisoners. Palestine
Bulgaria Tells Hamas MPs to Leave Following Bulgaria’s decision to expel visiting Hamas members of parliament, Western states will likely re-evaluate their relationship with the Islamist group, writes Adnan Abu Amer. Palestine
Gazans Hope Elections Will End Palestinian Stalemate More than 300,000 Palestinians in Gaza have registered for the upcoming elections, a sign that Gazans are desperate for an end to the political paralysis, writes Mohammed Suliman. Palestine
Israeli Settlement Expansion Casts Cloud Over Obama Visit Israel's green light to proceed with building new settlements ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit dampens expectations for change, writes Dalia Hatuqa. Palestine
Fatah and Hamas Consider Interim Agreement to Manage Split With Fatah and Hamas so far unable to reach a final reconciliation deal, some officials are considering an interim accord to manage the split, reports Daoud Kuttab. Palestine
Israel Seeks to Curb Weapons Flow to Gaza Israel is coordinating with Egypt to stop the flow of weapons into the Gaza Strip from Sudan, by way of Libya and Egypt, reports Adnan Abu Amer. Palestine
East Jerusalem Village Residents Claim Harassment by Israel Jillian Kestler-D'Amours reports on complaints of harassment by residents of the east Jerusalem village of Issawiya, home to Palestinian hunger striker Samer Issawi. Palestine
Israel-Palestine Interim Agreements Block Final Deal Israelis and Palestinians have negotiated one interim arrangement after another, but a final-status agreement has yet to be reached, writes Akiva Eldar. Palestine
