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
E1 Protest Boosts Palestinian Resistance Palestinian activists have set a new precedent with the Bab al-Shams tent village, which drew quick support for its peaceful nature, Dalia Hatuqa reports from the West Bank. Palestine
Young Palestinian Activists Seize Initiative at Bab Al-Shams The grassroots Palestinian move to erect an outpost in an area wanted by Israel for illegal settlements could be the start of a new tactic, Daoud Kuttab writes. Palestine
Israeli College in West Bank a Setback For Two-State Solution Dalia Hatuqa analyzes the consequences of Israel accrediting Ariel University in the occupied West Bank with official university status. Palestine
Palestinian Reconciliation: Three Tests Daoud Kuttab writes that there are three key indicators that will prove whether Hamas and Fatah are serious about reconciliation. Palestine
Netanyahu and Israel's Crisis of Democracy Ben Caspit discusses how a recent incident involving Israel's representative to the United Nations, Ron Prosor, reflects an increasingly oppressive atmosphere in Jerusalem, where critics of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to remain silent. Palestine
Armed Palestinian Factions Confident After Battle With Israel Gaza's armed Palestinian factions are confident after the November war with Israel, Mohammed Suliman reports from Gaza. Palestine
Abbas, Meshaal Attempt To Reconcile in Cairo Daoud Kuttab analyzes the prospects for Hamas-Fatah reconciliation in Cairo. Palestine
Iran Top Backer Of Palestinian Islamic Jihad The latest war with Israel revealed the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's improved military capabilities, mostly due to continued Iranian support, Abeer Ayyoub reports from Gaza. Palestine
Ahmad Tibi: No Apologies For Being a 'Palestinian Patriot' In an interview with Shlomi Eldar, Arab Knesset Member Ahmed Tibi realizes that he infuriates many Jewish Israelis, but he has no plans to apologize. Palestine
Martyr's Day and the Palestinian Resistance Linah Alsaafin examines the state of the Palestinian resistance movement. Palestine
Rap Musicians Censored in Gaza As rap music grows in popularity, rap musicians face increasing censorship, writes Asmaa al-Ghoul. Palestine
The New Line on the State of Palestine Passport Daoud Kuttab discusses the implications of the State of Palestine passports. Palestine
