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Palestinian flags fly across from the Reichstag at a pro-Palestine activists camp on July 29, 2025, in Berlin, Germany.

Germany inks $408M arms deal with Israel despite pledge to curb exports over Gaza

Though the new deal involves imports rather than exports, it has raised questions about the broader consistency of Germany’s defense policy, as Berlin has sought to distance itself from Israel’s actions during the Gaza war.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media after he visited the damaged Adass Israel Synagogue on Dec. 10, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia.

Australia expels Iran envoy, accuses Tehran of directing antisemitic attacks: What to know

Iran was responsible for the arson attack against a kosher cafe in Sydney as well as the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, according to Australian intelligence services.

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Israel, US rift with France widens as Paris rebukes US envoy: What to know

In a letter to President Emmanuel Macron and published in the Wall Street Journal, US ambassador to France Charles Kushner said recognition of a Palestinian state would "endanger Jewish life in France."

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel

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Israel deputy FM: France’s Palestinian recognition push is 'reward' for Hamas

Deputy Israeli Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel says that French President Emmanuel Macron has undercut ceasefire negotiations and bolstered Hamas by declaring his intention to recognize Palestinian statehood and encouraging other states to do the same.

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As Israel moves on Gaza City and calls for Hamas talks, Trump remains silent

Palestinians watch as a plume of smoke rises during an Israeli strike on Gaza City's southern al-Zeitoun neighbourhood on Aug. 8, 2025.

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

Egypt's Sisi, Saudi crown prince discuss Red Sea, Gaza, trade in Neom

HRH the Crown Prince welcomes President of Egypt upon arrival in Neom, Saudi Arabia, on Aug. 21, 2025.

US sanctions 4 ICC officials over Israel case

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Israel calls up 60,000 reservists as Egypt floats Hamas disarmament plan

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Israeli Tourism Minister Haim Katz meets with representatives of the southern city of Ashkelon during a tour in the region, on Nov. 23, 2023.

Israeli Tourism Ministry shifts focus to evacuees

Israel’s Tourism Ministry took the lead in housing tens of thousands of people who fled their homes in the south and the north of the country following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 24: Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves 10, Downing Street after meeting Britain's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on March 24, 2023 in London, England. Benjamin Netanyahu visits London against a backdrop of unrest at home. Protest are being held weekly across Israel against legislation neing pushed through the Knesset by his government to restain the judiciary. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

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Netanyahu isolated, threatened by Gaza deal on eve of Mossad-CIA-Qatar talks

With American, Egyptian, Israeli and Qatari officials closer to a deal, Netanyahu may soon have to choose between the hostages in Gaza and the hard-liners holding him hostage.

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

A demonstrator waves the Palestinian flag in front of the Peace Palace ahead of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict in the genocide case against Israel, brought by South Africa, in The Hague on January 26, 2024. (Photo by Remko de Waal / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT (Photo by REMKO DE WAAL/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

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What is the significance of ICJ ruling on Israel’s war in Gaza?

The ruling by the UN’s top court could push Israel to alter its military actions in Gaza, while the US’ response to the case may hurt its international standing.

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In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

A pro Palestinian activist waves Palestinian and South African flags as she demonstrates following the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling of the case against Israel brought by South Africa in The Hague at the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg on January 26, 2024. South African lawyers presented their case at the UN's top court in The Hague, where South Africa lodged an urgent appeal to force Israel to "immediately suspend" its military operations in Gaza. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled

Arab world, Iran, Turkey welcome ICJ ruling in Israel's genocide case

The region welcomed the ICJ’s ruling demanding Israel act to prevent acts of genocide against Gazans.

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - NOVEMBER 22: UNRWA distributes flour to Palestinian refugees on November 22, 2023 in Khan Yunis, Gaza. On Tuesday night, Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day pause in fighting that would entail the release of 50 hostages, as well as the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners. But the start of the short-term truce had not been confirmed as of Wednesday morning and air strikes continued in the territory overnight.

US pauses UNRWA funding after employees accused of Oct. 7 involvement

The US paused new funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees while it reviews allegations that some of the organization's employees were involved in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

President Joan Donoghue (C), and other judges in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) take their seats prior to the hearing on the genocide case against Israel, brought by South Africa, in The Hague on Jan. 11, 2024.

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ICJ rules Israel must 'take all measures' to prevent genocide, stops short of ordering Gaza cease-fire

South Africa had filed a case with the court earlier this month arguing that Israel’s military operation in Gaza amounted to a state-led genocide.

Citizens inspect the effects of the destruction of the Omar bin Abdul Aziz Mosque, and the houses adjacent to it, due to Israeli air strikes on Jan. 25, 2024 in Rafah.

US pressures Israel on military targeting as Khan Younis fighting intensifies

In a webinar with Al-Monitor, the US special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues David Satterfield said the Israeli military should be doing more to minimize civilian casualties in Gaza.

Palestinians stand amidst the rubble of a mosque and buildings which collapsed during Israeli bombardment around the town city of Rafah southern Gaza Strip on January 24, 2024, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel’s war cabinet considers Gaza cease-fire, hostage deal as ICJ ruling looms

Reports on Friday revealed that CIA Chief William Burns will meet in a European capital this weekend with Qatari, Israeli and Egyptian officials to try to unblock a deal for a cease-fire and the release of all the hostages held in Gaza.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian listens to a question during a press conference with his Saudi counterpart (not pictured) in Tehran, on June 17, 2023.

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Iran sent US back-channel messages on risk of wider regional war, FM says

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Tehran is not seeking a wider regional conflict, even as his country's network of militias across the Middle East are stepping up attacks on US bases and ships.

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Hossein Amir-Abdollahian

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France's defense chief pushes for 3 goals on Israel visit

In Israel, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu is showing Paris’ willingness to further engage in ending the fighting in Gaza and preventing regional escalation.

Rina Bassist

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs

US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they meet on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 20, 2023.

Analysis

Can US pressure Netanyahu to accept Palestinian state for Israel-Saudi normalization?

The Biden administration is pushing for a comprehensive deal that would see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accept the two-state solution in exchange for the Saudis agreeing to normalize ties with Israel.

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

Brett McGurk, US White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, speaks during the 17th IISS Manama Dialogue in the Bahraini capital Manama on Nov. 21, 2021.

Biden's top Mideast adviser McGurk heads to Qatar, Egypt for hostage talks

Brett McGurk's trip comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas' terms for a hostage deal.