'No meaningful protection': Israel’s new Gaza aid rules raise data, security risks The guidelines expand Israeli authority to deny NGO registration in the Palestinian territories and visas for foreign aid workers as Gaza continues to reel from two years of war. Palestine
Analysis Why Turkey’s exclusion from Gaza force may be a strategic blessing Despite being excluded from Gaza’s international stabilization force, Ankara will likely leverage its ties with Hamas to maintain influence within the Trump administration’s Board of Peace. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
How did FIFA become part of Trump’s Gaza reconstruction effort? FIFA signed a deal on Thursday that marks the global soccer association's most significant postwar intervention in the Middle East yet. Palestine
Billions pledged, but Hamas' grip clouds Trump’s Gaza plan The Board of Peace is touting new aid and military commitments, but will they make a difference if Hamas still holds the guns in Gaza? Palestine
After strikes at Gaza's largest hospital, director appeals for help 'before it's too late' Officials in Gaza accuse Israel of a systematic plan to destroy the enclave's besieged health sector. Palestine
Hostage deal elusive as US pushes for Gaza pause US officials are seeking a humanitarian pause in Gaza to help negotiate the release of more than 200 hostages held by Hamas. Israel
Arab and Muslim Americans decry Rashida Tlaib's censure by House Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress, was censured for her views on the war between Israel and Hamas, including her use of the controversial “from the river to the sea” phrase. Palestine
At least 163 Palestinians killed in West Bank since Gaza war as Smotrich calls for ‘sterilized’ zones While Gaza is still burning, the situation in the West Bank and issues concerning the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah continue to be relevant. Palestine
One month into Israel-Hamas war, more than 10,000 killed in Gaza, almost 1.5 million displaced The war in Gaza has killed more than 10,000 people and injured more than 25,000 since Oct. 7 as prospects of cease-fire appear remote. Palestine
Analysis Israel advances rapidly in Gaza, but eliminating Hamas leaders to take time While the Israeli army advances rather rapidly toward Hamas headquarters in the heart of Gaza City, eliminating the group's leadership would require more time than what Israel can afford. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Blinken ends Middle East tour in Turkey, no Gaza 'humanitarian pause' in sight US Secretary of State Antony Blinken completed his Middle East tour in Turkey as anti-US protests ramped up in the country. Turkey
Hamas leader meets Iran’s Khamenei in Tehran Iran is the main financial backer of Hamas. Its proxies across the region have increased attacks on US and Israeli targets in recent weeks. Palestine
