Turkey arrests two over alleged Mossad espionage ties: What to know Turkish authorities accuse the suspects of providing intelligence for more than a decade, including technical data on communications equipment and attempting to infiltrate technological supply chains. Turkey
On eve of talks, UAE's Gargash throws weight behind Iran-US deal Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, spoke at a panel discussion at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, where he discussed the latest developments in Gaza, Iran, Sudan and Yemen. United Arab Emirates
As phase 2 looms, Netanyahu insists no Turkish or Qatari troops in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Tuesday address that his country would not completely withdraw from the Gaza Strip under the next phase of the ceasefire, which the Trump administration is pushing to advance. Israel
Israel recovers final Gaza hostage, Rafah crossing set to reopen: What to know The Rafah crossing is expected to allow Palestinians to exit and reenter the Gaza Strip, primarily for those seeking medical treatment. Israel
Analysis Under fire at home over Board of Peace, Netanyahu hints Trump could OK Gaza war restart By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Trump's Board of Peace faces first test: Disarming Hamas By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Hezbollah, Hamas seek to exploit Israel's internal weakness to attack The security incident last Monday near the border with Lebanon worries the IDF, as Hezbollah tries to exploit the ongoing crisis in Israel. Israel
Israelis, Palestinians to meet in Egypt in bid to lower tensions before Ramadan With Ramadan only days away, Israel, the Palestinians, the United States, Egypt and Jordan fear that West Bank tensions could explode. Israel
Hamas says leadership visited Russia, met Sergey Lavrov A Hamas official has revealed that his movement "recently" visited Moscow and warned that the group's "patience is running out" with Israel. Palestine
Ignoring protests, Israeli Knesset advances Netanyahu's judicial overhaul Three major elements of the government’s judicial overhaul plan were approved at first Knesset readings, with second and third readings expected in the coming days. Israel
Protests in Washington against Israel's far-right minister Smotrich The State Department agreed to offer a diplomatic visa, but senior officials refused to meet with Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on his visit to Washington. Israel
Shunned by Washington, Israel's Netanyahu seeks alliances in Rome Waiting to be invited to the White House, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting one European capital after another. Israel
Analysis Tensions in West Bank threaten Israel-US intelligence cooperation Top US Gen. Milley delivered "unprecedented message" to Israeli officials, warning that internal chaos and growing tensions in the West Bank could endanger the country’s strategic relations with the United States. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel identifies suspect in Tel Aviv attack Police forces are now searching the area of the incident to verify there are no other assailants. Israel
US approves visa for Israel's Smotrich after backtracking 'wipe out' statement The State Department confirmed that Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will receive a diplomatic visa ahead of his visit to the United States next week. Israel
US will 'protect' its technology against China theft in Middle East: Leaf Barbara Leaf, top Middle East official at the State Department told Al-Monitor that the Syrian government is participating in the drug trade, and blamed Iran for the failure of the nuclear deal. Iran
In Israel, US defense chief Austin warns of heightened Iran-Russia cooperation US defense chief Lloyd Austin said Biden administration officials are "especially disturbed" by Israeli settler violence against Palestinians, but vowed nothing would get in the way of Washington's support for Israel's security as it faces threats from Iran. Israel
US defense chief delays arrival to Israel, will meet Netanyahu near airport Defense Minister Lloyd Austin will conclude his Middle East in Israel Thursday morning, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel
