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
Ireland joins EU push to ban trade with Israeli settlements amid flotilla backlash European frustration with Israel intensified this week after a far-right Israeli minister posted a video of the mistreatment of international activists detained in the country. Israel
Analysis Can Bennett, Lapid unite Israel’s opposition to unseat Netanyahu? By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Oscar-winning Palestinian director freed from Israeli detention after night in custody Hamdan Ballal, a co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," was assaulted by Israeli settlers and later detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank as the Israeli army continues its raids in the Palestinian territory. Palestine
How Netanyahu's sacking of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar could backfire on Israel The decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar is likely to further erode Israel’s rule of law and democratic principles. Israel
Al Jazeera journalist Hossam Shabat killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: What to know Two journalists were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Monday amid Israel’s renewed offensive in the territory. Palestine
Trump's Middle East strategy faces scrutiny as Gaza reignites As the civilian death toll climbs in Gaza, can the self-proclaimed peacemaker president get both sides back to the negotiating table? United States
Israel launches ground operation in Gaza as ceasefire collapses: What we know After heavy aerial bombardments, Israeli troops launched their first ground incursion into central Gaza since January's ceasefire was reached. Israel
Ben & Jerry’s says CEO ousted by Unilever over activism: What to know In an ongoing legal battle, the ice cream maker and its parent company, Unilever, have locked horns over Ben & Jerry’s social activism and particularly its advocacy for Palestinians during the Gaza war. United States
Analysis Netanyahu’s Gaza war goal: Pressuring Hamas or political survival? It is unclear yet whether the aerial bombardments are a strategy to pressure Hamas into a new hostage deal, or a more comprehensive decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue the war until the group is defeated. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Over 400 killed in Gaza as Israel breaks ceasefire, Ben-Gvir returns to cabinet The new round of airstrikes in Gaza come two months after a ceasefire halted the more than 13-month Israel-Hamas war that left tens of thousands dead and caused massive destruction across the enclave. Palestine
Analysis What Mahmoud Khalil’s ICE arrest means for green card holders, free speech Mahmoud Khalil’s case sets the stage for a major legal battle in the US, which could have repercussions for the rights of green card holders, free speech and political activism. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Gaza ceasefire in doubt as Israel tightens grip on aid By squeezing Gaza’s civilian population, Israel hopes to pressure Hamas into extending the ceasefire on its terms. Israel
Israel, US at odds over Trump envoy's 'one-off' talks with Hamas US envoy Adam Boehler’s media blitz added to the tensions with Israel over the Trump administration’s willingness to engage with Hamas. United States
Israel’s Smotrich gets warm embrace in Washington, first visit under Trump Israeli ultranationalist Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, marking his first high-level meeting with a US official after having been shunned by the Biden administration. Israel
