Ireland bans hard-line Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich: What to know Ireland joined France and the United Kingdom in banning Israel's far-right and pro-settler ministers. Israel
With Hungary’s ICC U-turn, Israel loses a key European ally Hungary’s parliament voted to remain in the International Criminal Court, reversing a planned withdrawal and marking a shift in Budapest’s approach to Israel and the EU. Israel
Who was Mohammed Odeh, Hamas military commander killed by Israel in Gaza? Odeh was killed in a Tuesday strike in the Palestinian enclave just days after he assumed his leadership position. Palestine
Israel’s Shin Bet chief meets Mohammed Dahlan in UAE: What to know Shin Bet Chief David Zini met in the United Arab Emirates with former senior Fatah official Mohammed Dahlan, who is seen by Israel and the United States as a leading candidate to administer the Gaza Strip after the war. Israel
Biden extends invite to Israel's Netanyahu to visit US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone Monday. Israel
Meet Jerusalem Patriarch championing Christians rights and soon to be Cardinal Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the soon-to-be-nominated cardinal, has been spearheading the Vatican's battle against violence in Jerusalem in favor of inter-cultural/inter-religious dialogue for more than 20 years. Israel
Israel condemns Sweden’s permission to burn Torah scroll Israel’s highest officials are calling on Swedish authorities to revoke the Stockholm police's authorization for activists to burn a Torah scroll. The move comes shortly after the Quran burning in Sweden which sparked outrage in the Muslim world. Israel
Hezbollah threatens to ‘act’ if Israel attacks Lebanon after border shooting Tensions are particularly high between Israel and Lebanon in large part due to the conflict over the Ghajjar border town. Israel
US, Israel war games underscore warnings to Iran on nuclear enrichment This week's Juniper Oak exercise follows reports that the Biden administration has sought to commit Tehran to an informal arrangement limiting its nuclear enrichment outside of the JCPOA. Iran
Analysis Israeli security chiefs helpless as government ignores settler violence Heads of the security agencies fear that without a clear backing of the government to fight Jewish nationalist attacks, settler violence against Palestinian villages would only increase. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
UAE pledges $15 million to rebuild Palestinian city of Jenin after Israeli raid The UAE has criticized the Israeli government several times this year, including over its raids in the West Bank, though cooperation between the two countries is continuing. Legacy: Gulf
Israel’s FM Cohen discusses Iran threat, energy cooperation in Greece Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met Thursday with newly his appointed Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis. Israel
Israel strikes targets in Lebanon after rocket fire from border The cross-border escalation follows weeks of tensions building up in a contested area on the Lebanese-Israeli border. Lebanon
Analysis Can Israel’s operation in Jenin restore IDF deterrence in West Bank? Israel’s security system knows that even a large military operation cannot completely erase militant activity from the West Bank city of Jenin, but it does hope to shift the balance of power in its favor. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
US does not condemn Israel’s raid in Jenin, urges cooperation with Palestinians The United States has not condemned Israel over its Jenin operation, but the UN and Arab countries are warning against a dangerous escalation. Israel
