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
Analysis Netanyahu yields to Trump on Gaza, betting Hamas won’t disarm Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to advance the US administration's Gaza plan in a meeting with envoy Jared Kushner despite his skepticism about Hamas' commitment. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
After meeting Netanyahu, Kushner agrees Hamas disarmament precedes Israel's withdrawal Israel and the Gaza Board of Peace have agreed that the Israeli military will begin withdrawing from the Gaza Strip after Hamas disarms. Israel
UAE billionaire Habtoor takes aim at Ben Gvir’s Gaza rhetoric The prominent Dubai businessman condemned the Israeli national security minister's call to kill of dozens Gazans nightly, putting a pointed criticism from an influential Emirati voice on the record. United Arab Emirates
Analysis Netanyahu rejects Trump’s Gaza plan while quietly implementing it By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Netanyahu’s Gaza double game: Back Trump, reassure Israel’s right By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis How Hamas disarmament deal may test Iran's regional strategy By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Gaza rocket won't stop Israel's policy efforts Defense Minister Benny Gantz has for several months been advancing policies to better the lives of Palestinians, and last Friday's rocket won't derail them. Israel
Rockets launched at Israel from Lebanon, Gaza One rocket was fired from Lebanon yesterday and two rockets were fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip Friday night. Israel
Israel forced to rethink lax approach on security fence IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi would have probably preferred dedicating all his attention and efforts to Iran, and not be bothered with the breaches in the security fence. Israel
Culture Hamas, Islamic Jihad finance 'resistance' dramas for Ramadan Islamist groups in the Gaza Strip argue that films should reflect the realities of the Israeli occupation. Palestine
Israel may offer thousands more Palestinian work permits Defense Minister Benny Gantz has made it clear that alongside raids to apprehend terrorists, Israel must work harder to better the lives of Palestinians. Israel
Despite terror wave, Israel determined to keep Al-Aqsa open for Ramadan Prime Minister Naftali Bennett decided to avoid collective punishment over the latest wave of terrorism, keeping Al-Aqsa Mosque open for Ramadan prayers and keeping the crossing points from Gaza and the West Bank operating as usual. Israel
Israel’s Bennett challenged over attack in Tel Aviv, continuing terror wave With a fourth deadly attack in less than three weeks, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has much more to cope with than just the current coalition crisis. Israel
Israel’s Gantz eases restrictions for Palestinians during Ramadan Defense Minister Benny Gantz spoke yesterday on the phone with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and described the easing of restrictions that Israel has decided on for the Ramadan holiday. Israel
Analysis Fragile Israeli government tested by perfect storm of security threats Also: Upcoming religious holidays heighten concerns of more violence, including by the Islamic State operating within Israel. By Week in Review
Gaza’s poor, reconstruction projects victims of Russia-Ukraine war The Russia war on Ukraine took a toll on the Gaza Strip, where the vulnerable population is facing increasing hardships in securing basic necessities as a result of soaring prices, in addition to halting construction projects due to high prices of building materials. Palestine
After three terror attacks, Israel beefs up security Worried that the three attacks might only be the beginning, Israeli security agencies deploy multiple efforts to restore calm during the upcoming Ramadan and Passover period. By Lilach Shoval
Israeli president meets Jordanian king in landmark visit The day after Defense Minister Benny Gantz traveled to Jordan and met with King Abdullah II, Israel’s President Isaac Herzog also traveled to the kingdom for a historic visit. Israel
