Trump travel ban 2.0: Assessing the impact on Mideast nations Trump’s new decision excludes Syria and Iraq, both of which were part of his previous ban issued during his first term in 2017. Syria
Saudi Arabia releases Iranian cleric who criticized Hajj: What to know Iran-Saudi Arabia relations have improved in recent years, including in Hajj-related cooperation, though tensions remain over Iran’s regional policies. Saudi Arabia
Gaza ceasefire seen imminent as Witkoff finalizes Hamas-Israel deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told relatives of hostages held in Gaza that he accepts the recent proposal by American envoy Steve Witkoff, which is expected to secure the release of 10 abductees and establish a two-month ceasefire in Gaza. Israel
Rise in antisemitism in US, Europe preceded Washington shooting: What to know In the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia, the number and severity of antisemitic incidents continue to rise. Israel
Pope Francis, voice for Middle East peace and first to visit Gulf, dies at 88 By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Netanyahu, Biden to discuss Hamas' latest cease-fire proposal Israel is now studying the comments made by Hamas on the last hostage-release and cease-fire proposal. Israel
Analysis What released Palestinian detainees say about torture in Israeli jails A number of recently released Palestinians are saying they were tortured and abused in detention. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Over 100 victims of Oct. 7 sue Iran, Syria, North Korea in US court The Anti-Defamation League has filed a lawsuit against Iran, Syria and North Korea, accusing the three nations of supporting Hamas and its Oct. 7 assault against Israel. Israel
Egyptian authorities arbitrarily arresting Sudanese, Amnesty says The alleged mass arrests and forced expulsions of Sudanese coincide with the raging war in Sudan, where fears of foreign interference are growing. Egypt
Analysis As Netanyahu clings to power, Rafah strike spells strategic disaster for Israel Beyond the horrendous humanitarian toll of the airstrike on Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, the bombing plunges Israel deeper into international pariahdom. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel recovers bodies of 3 hostages reportedly killed Oct. 7 The Israeli military announced that its troops had retrieved the bodies from a tunnel in Jabalia, in northern Gaza. Israel
CIA Director Burns heads to Europe to kickstart stalled Gaza truce talks: Report After Israel's war cabinet mandated the negotiating team to resume talks, Israeli sources say there are indications that Hamas might be willing to return to negotiations. Israel
Khamenei leads Raisi’s funeral attended by tens of thousands of Iranians, regional leaders Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and a number of other officials. Iran
Ben-Gvir: 'I will be very happy to live' in Israeli-occupied Gaza after war Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has reiterated his call for residents to leave the Gaza Strip voluntarily and for Israeli Jews to settle there in their stead. Israel
What we know: ICC seeks arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Sinwar International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan announced Monday that his office has applied for arrest warrants against three Hamas leaders over the Oct. 7 attack on Israel as well as for Israel's prime minister and defense chief over the subsequent Gaza war. Israel
Israel's Smotrich will abolish free trade deal with Turkey, slap 100% tariff As Israel becomes increasingly isolated internationally, the army stated that two Thai workers, presumed kidnapped by Hamas, were actually killed by the group on Oct. 7. Israel
Sudan war rages amid reports of ethnic cleansing, children 'piled up and shot' The Sudanese army and rival paramilitary forces have engaged in heavy battles in el-Fasher, in the Darfur region, amid fears that a full-scale attack on the city will lead to abuse and violations against civilians, as has happened elsewhere in the region. Sudan
