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
Conflicting messages leave Palestinian workers outside Israel jobless Conflicting messages from Israeli authorities cause tens of thousands of Palestinian laborers to be stuck in the West Bank, unable to reenter Israel for work. Palestine
Clashes in West Bank during anti-Israeli settlement protests The Palestinian Authority reported several incidents throughout the territory. It follows other violent clashes in recent weeks between the Israeli military and Palestinians. Palestine
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in their own homes Terror has prevailed over the West Bank streets and towns as the settlers’ attacks against Palestinians have been on the rise since early 2021. Originals
Palestinians welcome end of US pressure but doubt Biden will press Israel Palestinian officials welcomed recent moves by the Joe Biden administration in which he reversed some of the previous administration’s policies that were seen as strongly biased toward Israel. Palestine
US envoy previews Biden's Israeli-Palestinian policy at the United Nations Washington plans to reestablish diplomatic missions with the Palestinian Authority and defend Israel from "bias" at the UN. Israel
Israel reopens liaison office in Morocco The mission's reopening comes a month after Israel and Morocco agreed to establish diplomatic and economic ties. United Arab Emirates
Israeli military: Palestinian attacker shot and killed by soldiers Israeli and Palestinian officials offer differing accounts of West Bank violence. Israel
PA vows to sue US ambassador over support to Israeli settlements The Palestinian Authority has threatened to sue former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman after he recognized the City of David settlement project in Jerusalem. Palestine
King Abdullah engaged regional leaders in preparation for Biden’s presidency In the week ahead of President Joe Biden's inauguration, Jordan engaged in a flurry of diplomatic activity. Jordan
Trump orders US Central Command to include Israel amid strategic shift The decision caps the outgoing administration's efforts to build a regional defense arrangement to counter Iran. Israel
Israel turns its back on French-Egyptian Mideast initiative Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi rejected the invitation for meeting French, German, Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers in Cairo, citing the nationwide lockdown in Israel as an excuse. Israel
Israel advances plans for 800 new settlement homes in West Bank The news comes ahead of Israel's March 23 election as well as the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden on Jan. 20. Israel
