Egypt's Sisi says Gaza deal in sight as Witkoff, Kushner, Qatari PM join talks As chief negotiators gather in Egypt, negotiations between Israel and Hamas are expected to accelerate. Israel
Analysis Israel adapts, Turkey rises, Iran ruined: How 2 years of Gaza war reshaped Middle East Turkey’s involvement worries Israel in Syria but also raises hopes for pressuring Hamas to agree to President Donald Trump's ceasefire proposal. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Netanyahu hamstrung by far right, Trump as Hamas drags feet on Gaza plan The Hamas commanders in Gaza remain the main obstacle to advancement of the Trump plan and are expected to seek amendments even as Israel’s military steps up its offensive on Gaza City. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Trump signs order to ‘guarantee’ Qatar’s security after Israel strikes New executive order appeared to go beyond existing US agreements with other Gulf states, enjoining Washington to take “all lawful and appropriate measures” — to include military action — to defend Qatar from external attack. Qatar
Analysis Trump offers Netanyahu cover as Israel's far right recoils at Gaza peace plan By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Interview Qatar says 'ambitious' Gaza plan hinges on Trump applying Israel leverage Majed al-Ansari Qatar Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
Analysis Planned diversification or US doubts? Why Saudi Arabia inked Pakistan security pact By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Sudan coup puts normalization with Israel in jeopardy The military leadership in Sudan had pushed for normalization with Israel, but in a situation of political turmoil and without American support, it may now find the process difficult to advance. Israel
In Dubai, Israel sees normalization as bridge to business in India, Japan The Abraham Accords offer Israel an economic peace, which means in turn also deeper economic ties with India, Japan and perhaps even Saudi Arabia. Israel
Israel, Emirates to collaborate in space Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed an agreement in Dubai to cooperate on space missions, including collaboration on the Israeli Beresheet 2 lunar project. Israel
Biden aide, Saudi crown prince discussed Israel normalization: report Axios reports that White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan discussed Saudi Arabia's potential diplomatic ties with Israel during his meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. News Brief
Comoros could be next to normalize ties with Israel Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is pushing hard to deepen and expand the Abraham Accords. Israel
Little by little, tourists from Emirates, Bahrain arrive to Israel Contrary to the wave of more than 200,000 Israelis who have already visited the Emirates, tourists from the Gulf are just starting to arrive to Israel. Israel
Israel, Sudan discuss next steps for normalization Israel is hoping that Sudan will soon finalize the normalization process it agreed upon several months ago in the framework of the Abraham Accords. Israel
Blinken warns Iran 'time is running short' on nuclear deal return In a joint press conference with his counterparts from Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Blinken said the United States is prepared to pursue “other options” if Tehran doesn’t resume compliance under the nuclear deal. Iran
Year of changes place Abraham Accords supporters on rockier ground The Abraham Accords did much to sideline the Palestinian issue, but the current Israeli government is increasingly communicating with the Palestinian Authority and President Mahmoud Abbas. Israel
Three Israeli ministers visit Emirates on sidelines of Dubai expo Three Israeli ministers are using the opportunity of the 2020 Dubai Expo to visit the country and meet with their Emirati counterparts. Israel
Israel’s participation in Dubai expo signals huge trade potential Israel and the Emirates both believe that the potential for bilateral trade, commercial cooperation and investments is huge. Israel
Iran says Israel FM's visit left 'stain' on Bahrain The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the damage could not be undone by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s recent visit to Bahrain. Iran
