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
Hamas holds memorial tribute for Soleimani in Gaza Hamas still depends on Iran for support. Palestine
Rockets fired from Gaza After several weeks of relative quiet, Israel now suspects that Hamas, Islamic Jihad, or both are trying to escalate pressure on Israel and on Egypt. Israel
Reasons behind Mohammed Dahlan's Democratic Reform Current elections in Gaza Mohammed Dahlan’s Democratic Reform Current held its first internal elections in Gaza, ahead of Fatah’s general conference next March and in light of failed reconciliation efforts within the movement. Palestine
Israeli contractor working on Gaza security wall injured by gunfire Palestinian farmers were also injured by Israeli military artillery fire in response to the shooting. News Brief
Israel's Gantz announces confidence-building measures after hosting Palestinian President Abbas After hosting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at his home in Rosh Ha’ayin, Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced a series of confidence-building measures for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Israel
Israel concerned over Hamas involvement in West Bank attacks There are voices in Israel demanding retaliation against Hamas whenever it gets involved in West Bank terror attacks. Israel
Tensions flair at Homesh West Bank outpost following killing of Israeli Following the killing last week of Yehuda Dimentman, tensions are rising at the ruins of the Homesh West Bank outpost, demolished in the 2005 Gaza disengagement. Israel
Gaza at Christmas: a bleak outlook A Christmas tree brings some joy; Gaza’s Jewish quarter and a new wall; "We want to live" protests Hamas policies; Hamas, PIJ killings continue; Racism persists against Black Gazans. Palestine
The lost history of Gaza's Jewish quarter A look into the history of a neighborhood in Gaza City that was once home to a Jewish population Palestine
Hamas leads military drills as Gaza blockade, reconstruction talks stall Hamas’ military wing and other armed Palestinian factions have begun military drills in Gaza. Palestine
Gaza’s Christians light Christmas tree Gaza's tiny Christian community celebrates Christmas in a giant way. Palestine
Gaza's few Christians lift economy Gaza’s very small Christian community has been a strong force for the economy. Palestine
