Gaza

Analysis

Hamas military chief’s fate unknown as Israel, US, UAE forge Gaza control plan

Israeli security agencies have not obtained proof Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif was killed in a July 13 airstrike, but he is unlikely to have escaped the attack.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Analysis

Why is Israel's anti-government protest movement struggling to gain steam?

Hundreds of thousands of people come out to support the families of the hostages in their call for a deal to release them, but fewer join rallies calling for the Netanyahu government to resign over the failures of Oct. 7.

By Mazal Mualem

In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics

Dutch court rejects NGOs' demand for further ban on F-35 exports used in Israeli jets

The case follows a February district court ruling ordering the Netherlands to withhold sending Israel F-35 components over concerns the aircraft might be used to break international humanitarian law in Gaza.

Israel

Analysis

Israeli Oct. 7 probe of Kibbutz Be'eri shows massive operational failures

Israel is only now discovering the magnitude of the military, operational and intelligence failures that enabled the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be’eri and 20 other villages and cities in the south of Israel.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Biden touts Gaza cease-fire progress as reelection concerns mount

The president acknowledged that Israel has been “less than cooperative” during the Gaza war with its top ally the United States.

Israel

Israeli delegation back to Egypt as Sullivan warns 'miles to go' on deal

Shin Bet director Ronen Bar headed to Cairo for security talks after the Mossad chief returned from talks on a hostage-release and cease-fire in Doha.

Israel

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Extremist West Bank settlers, outposts hit with US sanctions

The State Department imposed sanctions on Lehava, a right-wing Jewish supremacist group accused of repeated acts of violence against Palestinians.

Israel

Top intelligence official warns Iran meddling in Gaza protests inside US

The director of national intelligence said "actors tied to Iran's government" are encouraging the protests and "even providing financial support" to those participating.

Iran

Palestinians in war-torn Gaza outraged over assault of anti-Hamas activist

A prominent activist known for his anti-Hamas positions was attacked by unknown armed men in Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli war, with many blaming Hamas for the attack.

Palestine

Analysis

Egypt enraged by Netanyahu's demands as talks stall, Israel-Cairo ties tumble

The list of non-negotiable demands Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued ahead of talks for a hostage release deal are likely to not only sabotage negotiations, but also harm Israel’s relations with Egypt.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

US officials Burns, McGurk in Cairo to close gaps in Gaza cease-fire talks

A White House spokesperson said there are differences that remain between the two sides, even after Hamas softened its demands in its latest counterproposal.

Israel

Shin Bet chief in Egypt as Gaza fighting rages, Netanyahu adds Israeli demands

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar traveled to Cairo to advance a deal that would see a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of the hostages held there.

Israel