Despite travel warning, Israel says diplomatic missions in UAE remain open: What to know The developments come as Israeli Ambassador Yossi Shelley faces growing scrutiny over his behavior in the UAE, with media reports suggesting diplomatic tensions and possible internal discussions about his future in the role. Israel
Analysis As Netanyahu backs Israel’s ambassador to UAE, controversy exposes rift with Abu Dhabi Yossi Shelley, Israel’s ambassador to the UAE, finds himself in hot water after series of reports about his problematic behavior and grumblings from his Emirati hosts. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
From strikes to strategy: Netanyahu seeks cover — and credit — in Trump meeting The Israeli prime minister arrives at the White House victorious after Trump's decision to strike Iranian nuclear sites, his trial dates postponed, and Gaza on the radar. Israel
Analysis Netanyahu looks to Trump for Gaza ultimatum to leverage against far right The ultimatum, to counter far-right threats to bring down the government if a ceasefire is reached with Hamas, is one of several items on the wish list he's taking to Washington. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Israel's war in Iran redefining AI’s warfare role: The Gulf is taking notes By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
Analysis From shock to shame: Israeli strikes expose Iran's crumbling defenses, internal divides By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Israel rebukes UN Security Council anti-settlement statement, criticizes US support Members of the UN Security Council issued on Monday a rare joint statement, the first in nine years, condemning recent Israeli measures for West Bank settlement expansion. Israel
Israel, Sudan to normalize ties? Not so fast The normalization process is allowing the prime minister to flash his diplomatic bona fides at a time of domestic turmoil, but normalization may still take time. Israel
Israel's Netanyahu echoes 'shared estimate' with France on Iran, 'serious concerns' on Ukraine "I must note that we share concerns and we share the estimates on the nature of the Tehran regime," Netanyahu said following his meeting with Macron Israel
Netanyahu meets Macron as Iran threatens retaliation against Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Thursday with French President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to bring their positions closer on Iran. Israel
Netanyahu more worried about Israel's protests than Palestinians The Israeli prime minister will receive US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as violence escalates, normalization stalls, and the economy tanks in anticipation of right-wing reforms. Israel
Saudi FM says no normalizing ties with Israel before Palestinian issue resolved Following the normalization deal between Israel, the UAE, Bahrain and Morocco, talks have increased about more Arab countries joining the initiative; Saudi Arabia is on hold for now. Legacy: Gulf
Iran, expanding Abraham Accords top Netanyahu's meeting with Jake Sullivan Netanyahu met in Jerusalem with US national security adviser Jake Sullivan, in a bid to coordinate positions on Iran and prepare for a trip by Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Israel
Analysis Who is Ronen Levy, Shin Bet’s shadow man and Israel’s new foreign ministry chief? Ronen Levy, previously known only as "Maoz," is emerging from his career as a shadowing intelligence figure and conduit to Arab leaders, to become director general of Israel's Foreign Ministry. By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Negev Forum convenes in UAE with Jordan absent from Arab-Israeli meeting Senior officials from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, the United States and Israel have convened in Abu Dhabi for the third Negev Forum steering committee meeting. Israel
UAE schools will now teach Holocaust in national curriculum More than two years following the signing of the Abraham Accords, the UAE confirms that it will include the Holocaust in the curriculum of its primary and secondary schools. Legacy: Gulf
Israeli far-right minister risks regional flareup with Temple Mount visit Despite international warnings, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed for National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to ascend the Temple Mount. Israel
UAE, Saudi, others condemn Israeli minister’s visit to Jerusalem holy site Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif could hurt the new far-right Israeli government's relations with Arab states and Turkey. Israel
