Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas Three Americans — Keith Seigel, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Edan Alexander — are among the hostages set to be released from Hamas captivity. Palestine
Here are main Netanyahu and Hamas compromises in proposed Gaza deal Details are beginning to surface about a potential deal between Israel and Hamas for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. Israel
Israeli, Emirati foreign ministers meet in Abu Dhabi, discuss Gaza humanitarian crisis Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met in Abu Dhabi, marking the first official high-level meeting between the two states since Oct. 7, 2023. Israel
Turkey’s Erdogan in Egypt, holds first meeting with Sisi after Assad's fall The Turkish and Egyptian leaders focused on Syrian reconstruction, humanitarian aid to Gaza and strengthening bilateral relations. Turkey
Analysis EU seeks channels with HTS as it grapples with post-Assad Syria By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis From war to governance: Hamas challenged by security vacuum in Gaza By Abeer Ayyoub In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine
Qatar says ‘renewed interest’ in Gaza talks, wants unified Arab stance on Syria Doha, which had earlier suspended mediation efforts, says it supports a viable Palestinian governance model and is formulating a pan-Arab position on Syria that encompasses diverging Gulf views. Qatar
Bahrain announces UK inclusion in key security pact with US Bahrain signed the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement with the Biden administration in September 2023; Manama plans to turn it into a multilateral agreement with more members amid regional threats. Bahrain
With exception of Arab Hadash, Israeli parties slam ICC's Netanyahu warrant Apart from the Arab Hadash party, Israeli political leaders across the spectrum have condemned the International Criminal Court for issuing arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif Six months after International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan submitted his request to prosecute them, the world court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel
Opposition wins election in Somaliland, signals dialogue with Somalia: What we know Somaliland's opposition leader, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, has won the presidential election, unseating the incumbent president who held office for seven years. Somalia
As floods ravage Spain, Morocco utilizes disaster diplomacy, offers help Relations between Morocco and Spain are warming after years of tensions, and a railway linkage project is gaining momentum. Morocco
Three years after fleeing, Afghanistan's last Jew arrives in Israel Having fled Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover in 2021, heading to Istanbul via Pakistan, Afghanistan's last Jew has now arrived in Israel. Israel
Despite missed deadline to boost Gaza aid, US says Israel arms flows to continue The Biden administration will not follow through with threatened consequences after Israel missed a deadline to surge humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Israel
French FM to visit Israel as Paris, Washington work on Lebanon deal In another push to end the war in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will travel on Wednesday to Israel. Israel
Paris conference for Lebanon secures $1B in humanitarian, military aid The countries participating at the Paris conference for Lebanon pledged $800 million in humanitarian aid and $200 million for the Lebanese armed forces. Lebanon
France seeks 3 objectives at Lebanon conference in Paris, aims to raise $400M The Lebanon conference set to take place in Paris on Thursday will focus on raising financial aid and rallying the international community behind efforts for a cease-fire. Lebanon
Tens of thousands flee Jabalia after Israel sends more troops to northern Gaza The Israeli military's push into northern Gaza has killed at least 770 Palestinians, according to Gaza's government office, and has caused tens of thousands to flee the Jabalia area. Palestine
