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
Cautious optimism around Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal but hurdles remain The latest Qatari outline is based on a previous US proposal and has Israel somewhat hopeful for a deal with Hamas. Palestine
Israel weighs Gaza ceasefire, Abraham Accords expansion as Dermer heads to Washington Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer's trip comes amid a US push for a broader regional deal linking Gaza, Iran and normalization with Arab states. Israel
Analysis Israel's war in Iran redefining AI’s warfare role: The Gulf is taking notes Israel’s AI-driven assault on Iran signals a new era of warfare in the Middle East, and Gulf states are watching closely. 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
Analysis Netanyahu scrambles as Trump skips Israel visit, gap widens on Gaza, Iran By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
UAE cabinet ratifies normalization accord with Israel The cabinet's approval came a day before an Emirati delegation is scheduled to make a first official visit to Israel. Israel
First commercial flight from UAE to Israel lands in Tel Aviv Etihad Airways flew to Tel Aviv to bring an Israeli delegation back to Abu Dhabi for trade and tourism talks. Israel and the UAE continue to further ties after normalizing relations in September. Originals
Israel, Bahrain establish diplomatic relations at a ceremony in Manama Israel’s Foreign Ministry Director General Alon Ushpiz and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani signed yesterday a joint communique for the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Bahrain
Biden slams Trump's Iran policy at town hall The Democratic presidential candidate also praised Trump's work on the UAE-Israel deal. Israel
Knesset approves UAE deal with overwhelming majority Eighty parliamentarians voted last night in favor of the normalization deal with the United Arab Emirates, signed on Oct. 15 at the White House in Washington. Israel
Coronavirus-stricken Israelis indifferent to Netanyahu’s diplomatic victories Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu keeps registering diplomatic achievement with Gulf countries, but most Israelis are preoccupied only with coronavirus troubles. Israel
Israel’s Cabinet ratifies Abraham Accords Shortly before the Cabinet approved the normalization agreement with the United Arab Emirates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke over the phone and agreed to meet "soon." United Arab Emirates
Israel hopes aviation agreement warms up ties with Jordan Israel and Jordan sign agreement to allow overflights flights through each other's airspace. United Arab Emirates
Israeli, Emirati diplomats meet in Germany The meeting was the countries' first since signing a normalization agreement last month. United Arab Emirates
Palestinian Authority targets Dahlan’s supporters in West Bank Supporters of the exiled Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan appear to be taking the brunt of the Fatah leadership's anger, with rounds of political arrests. Palestine
Saudi Arabia’s fragile support to Palestine Saudi Arabia’s traditional pro-Palestinian positions are unlikely to be compromised even if some gestures are made to the Israelis and to the Trump administration. Saudi Arabia
An open letter to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Yossi Beilin, who participated in the back-channel negotiations leading the 1993 Oslo Accord, pens an open letter to the Palestinian president calling on him to stay focused on making peace. Palestine
