Analysis Erdogan-Netanyahu war of words signals deeper rivalry for regional influence The latest Erdogan-Netanyahu clash underscored how Turkey-Israel tensions have grown beyond the Palestinian issue and into a wider regional rivalry spanning Syria, Lebanon, Iran and the eastern Mediterranean. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Explainer Turkey-Israel tensions flare over Syria, Lebanon, East Med: What to know The Turkish president has accused Israel of threatening Turkey through its military actions in Syria, Lebanon and the Eastern Mediterranean, triggering a sharp exchange with the Israeli prime minister. Turkey
Amnesty International accuses Israel of state-led ethnic cleansing in West Bank In a new report, Amnesty International said that the escalating forced displacement and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank is part of a state-led campaign to control the Palestinian territory. Palestine
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
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian following shooting of Israeli students in West Bank Clashes between Israeli settlers and Palestinians have occurred several times in the Palestinian territory this year. News Brief
Palestinian fears rise as settlers visit synagogue ruins in Jericho Israeli settlers' increased visits to the ruins of two synagogues in the Jericho area in the West Bank worry Palestinians. Palestine
Israel buries Palestinians in numbered graves Three years after he was killed by Israel near the Gaza border, the body of a 16-year-old Palestinian was returned to his family, reviving controversy of Israel’s so-called cemeteries of numbers. Palestine
Israel reopens Gaza fishing zone closed over rocket fire Israel shut civilian access to the fishing zone after several nights of rocket attacks. News Brief
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of 'apartheid' The leading international human rights watchdog cited Israel's treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza vis-a-vis Jewish Israelis. The Israeli government dismissed the report. News Brief
How Israeli hurdle in Palestinian elections may benefit Abbas Israel dragging its feet on allowing Palestinians in east Jerusalem to vote could be just the excuse President Mahmoud Abbas needs to postpone the elections and stop Hamas' likely progress. Israel
UAE condemns 'right-wing extremist groups' for violence in Jerusalem The Emirati statement referred only to Jewish groups in "occupied" east Jerusalem in a relatively rare public criticism of its new Israeli ally. News Brief
Tensions spiral in Jerusalem, Israel’s southern front Israel is seething with conflict between Jews and Arabs with increasing tension in the West Bank, rocket fire from Gaza and with fear of escalation on the northern border. Israel
Senate Republicans: condition aid to Palestinian refugee agency on reforms A group of 21 senators called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to tie funding to UNRWA, the UN's Palestinian refugee agency, to "much-needed and meaningful reforms." Palestine
Protests by Jews and Arabs continue in Jerusalem Both communities have attacked each other during violent protests in the holy city this week. News Brief
Could Abraham accords work in favor of Israeli left? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended for the Abraham Accords to serve him politically, but Israeli left may have also gotten a boost. Israel
Palestinians attend prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque amid Israeli virus restrictions Israeli officials controlling access to the mosque had limited the number of Palestinians able to worship on Friday, citing coronavirus concerns. Palestine
