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
African Union chief says Israel has role to play in Africa Participating at the OECD Africa Forum, African Union Chief and President of Senegal Macky Sall acknowledged Israel’s engagement in Africa, especially on the backdrop of the crisis generated by the Ukraine war. Israel
Israel’s Muslim party split on toeing coalition line Muslim Ra’am party leader Mansour Abbas is committed to supporting the coalition, but he's not sure his party members will follow him. Israel
Israel cuts red tape to expand construction in Golan Heights Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked signed a legal framework to speed development of new villages in the Golan Heights, with a goal of doubling the area's population. Israel
Palestinian Authority awaits Biden’s visit to region The Palestinian Authority has refrained from implementing the decision of the PLO to freeze its recognition of Israel ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit to the region. Palestine
Israeli coalition's fragility on display during volatile Knesset session The government of Naftali Bennett was not toppled yesterday, but its failure to pass a critical piece of legislation dealing with settlers does not bode well for its future. Israel
Palestinian flag raises controversy in Israeli universities Right-wing Knesset members are advancing a bill that would prevent universities and other state-funded institutions from flying the Palestinian flag. Israel
Tensions rise between Israel, Palestinians ahead of Biden visit While tensions are escalating on the diplomatic level, IDF troops continue Operation Break the Wave to curb spiraling violence in the West Bank and Israel. Israel
Hamas refrains from rocket response to controversial Jerusalem march Hamas has refrained from responding and even foiled attempts by other factions to launch rockets from Gaza toward Israel. Palestine
Tensions flare in Jerusalem over flag march despite caution in Gaza The flag march in Jerusalem sparked confrontations and clashes that quickly expanded to several sites in the West Bank, in a scene reminiscent of the beginnings of the second Palestinian intifada in 2000. Palestine
Jerusalem Flag March splits Israeli coalition parties Prime Minister Naftali Bennett embraced right-wing calls to hold the traditional Jerusalem Flag March on its usual route. Israel
Hamas warns Israel against flag march in Al-Aqsa Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh warned Israel against holding its annual Jerusalem Day flag march in Al-Aqsa, threatening to confront it with “all means.” Palestine
US lawmakers urge Blinken to press Israel on Masafer Yatta evictions The lawmakers called for the administration to pressure Israel on the evictions before President Joe Biden travels to Israel this summer. Israel
