Analysis
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Despite rift over Gaza, Biden and Netanyahu find common ground on Iran
US president has his "come to Jesus" moment with Bibi, but the threat from Iran may temper United States' conditioning arms assistance.
Biden-Netanyahu spat more play to electorates than showdown over Gaza
The dispute won't shake 'ironclad' US support for Israel.
Van Hollen: Israeli restrictions on Gaza aid 'not currently in compliance' with US policy
In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he is concerned about the US getting drawn into planning of Israeli military operation in Rafah.
Netanyahu holds firm, for now, against Biden pressure
Flashback to Ronald Reagan’s ‘come to Jesus’ talk with Menachem Begin; our reporting from Jerusalem, Rafah, Ramallah, Amman and Washington.
Biden administration backs ‘resilient’ Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Visit of Iraqi Kurdistan PM Barzani to Washington a message to Baghdad and Iran.
As Hamas loosens its terms, can Biden pull Netanyahu toward deal?
Israel and Hamas appear to be narrowing on terms for a temporary cease-fire and prisoner exchange.
Biden inches Netanyahu toward pause in Israel-Hamas war
Israeli PM protects right flank, but needs return of Israelis held in Gaza.
Blinken’s cease-fire shuttle diplomacy crashes in Israel
ICYMI, Netanyahu has no interest in pausing war.
Biden should respond to Iran with more than military strikes
The United States could reset the terms of engagement with Iran ahead of a Gaza cease-fire.
Iran says it won’t interfere in Lebanon-Israel border talks
Tehran will still need to sign off on deal if it happens; Iran and Sudan; Netanyahu is a prisoner of hostage talks; US rethinks its force posture in Syria and Iraq; and a US envoy says Israel must be ‘absolutely sure’ in Gaza military operations.
Iraq's Sudani: US troop withdrawal does not mean end of security relationship
At an event hosted by Al-Monitor and the US Chamber of Commerce, the prime minister discussed Iraq’s plan to achieve energy independence by 2030 and his desire to drawdown the US military presence in the country.
Netanyahu, regional leaders hedge on possible Trump win in November
The Israeli prime minister is under pressure to deliver on a cease-fire during his Washington visit next week; Biden can’t heal Democrat divisions over Israel and the Gaza war.
Lebanon FM warns of 'devastating’ regional war if Israel escalates campaign against Hezbollah
In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Lebanon's top diplomat, Abdallah Bou Habib, adds that security in the south ultimately depends on a strong Lebanese army and an agreement on the border – not war.
US, Iran guarantors of shaky deterrence between Israel and Hezbollah
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah is not ready to go to the mattresses over the killing of another senior commander on Wednesday, and Iran doesn't want a war while it favors the threat of confrontation as a deterrent.
