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
Trump touts pledges of troops, billions for Gaza at Board of Peace summit As the board meets for the first time, questions hang over Gaza’s ceasefire, which calls for the disarmament of Hamas and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. Palestine
Interview Huckabee confirms US-Israel alignment on Iran, says Hamas will disarm 'sooner or later' US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told Al-Monitor in an interview that the 2025 strike on Iranian nuclear sites was only a preview of what the US military is capable of.
Analysis Israel concerned Iran trying to buy time but sees US strikes as still possible By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Why Trump is betting on military leaders for Iran negotiations By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis Fearing Iran deal, Netanyahu races to US to sway Trump, sidestep Witkoff By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Young Gazan produces diesel, gasoline from plastic waste Amid increasing fuel prices in the Gaza Strip, a citizen and his brothers from the city of Beit Hanoun managed to produce diesel and gasoline from plastic waste. Palestine
Israel considers issuing work permits to Gazan women Israel announced it was considering issuing work permits for women in the Gaza Strip, a move Palestinian official and popular bodies questioned the objectives behind, while many women consider it a step toward financial independence. Palestine
Relatives remember Gaza women, children killed in Israel-Islamic Jihad war The recent war waged by Israel against Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip claimed the lives of 15 children and four women, in what the international community condemned. Palestine
Power outage adds to 'unbearable' hardships for Palestinians in Gaza For a week, Gazans have been braving the scorching heat with only a few hours of electricity a day, following the closure of all border crossings with Israel and the suspension of the only power plant. Palestine
After Hamas sits out latest conflict, Israel expands Gaza economic relief Now that its miltiary operation has ended, Israel is continuing and expanding measures that will help Gaza’s economy grow. Israel
Culture Gaza beach erosion portends environmental catastrophe Palestinian officials are trying to stop the erosion of the Gaza seashore with concrete, rubble of houses and local resources in order to avoid collapses and the sinking of residents and their homes. Palestine
Israel-Hamas understanding key to quick end to Gaza fighting Egypt-Qatar mediation brought about what Israel was seeking — a quick end to the violent conflict with Islamic Jihad. Israel
Israel’s Lapid scores political points with Gaza operation Israel's brief operation in Gaza was a military success, but credit to Prime Minister Yair Lapid for it is unlikely to win him the election. Israel
Gaza truce holding after three days of fighting Israel sees military operation against Islamic Jihad in Gaza as success. Israel
Islamic Jihad agrees to truce in return for prisoners held in Israel An agreement sponsored by Egypt, Qatar and the United Nations includes a cease-fire by Islamic Jihad in exchange for Israel releasing two prominent Islamic Jihad leaders in the West Bank as soon as possible. Palestine
Russia-Ukraine war leaves Hamas in financial crisis The fragile Palestinian economy in the Gaza Strip has been largely affected by the Russian-Ukrainian war, which has caused price hikes and an increase in taxes. Palestine
As Israeli strikes on Gaza continue, Islamic Jihad responds with missiles Jerusalem is hoping that Hamas will stay out of the conflict with Gaza-based Islamic Jihad, as PIJ and Iranian officials meet in Damscus. Israel
