Saudi-UAE rift complicates Israel's counter-Iran efforts, normalization Israel fears that the rivalry between the UAE and Saudi Arabia will further push Riyadh toward countries that espouse political Islam policies. Israel
Analysis Why Trump is betting on military leaders for Iran negotiations The White House has enlisted senior US military commanders to grease the wheels of complex negotiations with adversaries, but can they help advance Trump's policy demands? 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 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is flying to Washington to persuade President Donald Trump not to forget Iran's ballistic missile project and its proxies in the talks with Tehran. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
On eve of talks, UAE's Gargash throws weight behind Iran-US deal Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, spoke at a panel discussion at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, where he discussed the latest developments in Gaza, Iran, Sudan and Yemen. United Arab Emirates
Feature Excludes Palestinians, eyes profit: Gazans view Trump’s Board of Peace with deep distrust By Rasha Abou Jalal In Gaza City, reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Analysis As envoys recalled, what's driving Israel-South Africa rupture? By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Israel sacks 2 top IDF officials, citing 'serious failure' in strike on Gaza aid workers After investigating the incident in which seven workers of the aid organization World Central Kitchen were killed, the Israeli military dismissed two senior officers and sanctioned two others. Israel
Analysis Biden threatens US policy shift on Gaza war as Israel braces for Iranian reprisal In their conversation over the phone Thursday, President Joe Biden made it clear to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel must do more to protect aid workers and civilians in Gaza or risk a major shift in US policy. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel to reopen Erez crossing for Gaza aid after US pressure The Israeli measure came after President Joe Biden warned that the US could revise its support if Israel did not protect civilians in Gaza. Palestine
US seeks off-ramp for Yemen's Houthis to end Red Sea attacks Will anything short of a Gaza cease-fire persuade Yemen’s Houthis to end their Red Sea attacks? Most analysts are doubtful. Yemen
Biden conditions US support for Gaza war on 'concrete' steps to protect civilians For the first time in the ongoing Oct. 7 war, the White House signaled it would condition its support for Israel's campaign in Gaza if Israel does not take take "immediate" steps to protect civilians and humanitarian aid workers. Israel
IDF scrambles GPS systems in central Israel against potential Iranian reprisal The Israeli military is apparently behind disturbances to location-based applications in central Israel in an effort to thwart potential airstrikes from Iran and its proxy forces. Israel
Israel rewrites rules of engagement in covert war with Iran Israel's bold move in striking the Iranian Embassy in Damascus this week changes the contours of its shadow war with Iran, though much will depend on how Tehran and its proxies choose to respond. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Israel's Gaza aid convoy strike reflects 'absolute breakdown' of process Aid agencies who spent months urging Israel to improve its “deconfliction” system say the deadly strike that killed seven of World Central Kitchen’s staff was foreseeable. Israel
Gantz calls for early elections in Israel, warns of 'rift in the nation' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the demand by war cabinet Minister Benny Gantz to set up elections this coming fall, in order to regain the trust of the Israeli public after Oct. 7. Israel
White House postpones top delegation to Saudi Arabia on Israel normalization US national security adviser Jake Sullivan's visit to Saudi Arabia has been postponed due to an injury. Saudi Arabia
Israel’s Shin Bet warns violent Jerusalem protests could lead to 'dangerous' escalation Rallies for the release of the hostages and calls for the resignation of the government are ramping up in Israel, where some desperate protesters have resorted to violence. Israel
Iran says killing of commanders in suspected Israeli strike ‘won’t go unanswered’ Fears grow over a wider regional conflict as Iran's leadership pledges retaliation against Israel, which is accused of having killed over a dozen senior Iranian commanders during the course of the Gaza war. Iran
