Analysis Netanyahu scrambles as Trump skips Israel visit, gap widens on Gaza, Iran Despite pleas on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s part, President Donald Trump will not pass through Israel during his Gulf tour. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis How Trump's Gulf tour and release of Edan Alexander expose rift with Netanyahu The US-Hamas deal for the release of Edan Alexander is just one of a series of issues where the gaps between Washington and the Netanyahu government keep growing. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Israel warns citizens traveling to Switzerland of Eurovision protests With the Eurovision contest set for next week, Israelis have been warned to be discreet in the streets of Basel, Switzerland. Israel
Iran vows ‘unrestrained’ force with new missile ahead of next round of US nuclear talks Iran's state media said the solid-fuel, precision-guided ballistic missile, Qasem Basir, carried "a clear message" to Israel, which has "prior experience" with being hit by Iranian projectiles. Iran
Analysis As Trump heads to Gulf, Israeli security cabinet split over plan to 'conquer' Gaza By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis For Israel, al-Sheikh appointment as Palestinian VP signals continuity, pragmatism By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Netanyahu defends Gaza war conduct, slams protesters as 'Iran’s useful idiots' The Israeli prime minister addressed US lawmakers in a joint session that some top Democrats boycotted. Israel
Trump posts letter from Palestinian president ahead of Netanyahu meeting Former President Donald Trump said it was “so nice” of the Palestinian president to send the letter after the recent assassination attempt, calling him by his first name Mahmoud. Palestine
Boycotts, Gaza protests: What to expect from Netanyahu’s Congress address Vice President Kamala Harris is skipping the speech, and protests could erupt in the chamber over Israel’s war in Gaza. Israel
Biden exit from presidential race hangs over Netanyahu's Washington trip The Israeli prime minister’s highly anticipated address to Congress risks being overshadowed by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential contest. Israel
Iran applauds Houthis for Israel attack, yet keeps distance to avoid blame During the course of the Israeli war on Gaza, Iran has walked a fine line of praising attacks by its proxies while carefully attempting to dodge a direct confrontation with Israel. Iran
Top UN court rules Israel’s presence in Palestinian territories illegal Israel slammed the decision by the International Court of Justice, which held the occupation of Palestinian territories illegal and said it must cease immediately, including the evacuation of Jewish settlers. Israel
Analysis Houthi drone attack exposes Israel’s vulnerability As the military investigates the episode, an Israeli security official warns that Hamas "has not said its final word" despite receiving the "worst blow" in its history. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel’s Netanyahu gambles on Gaza cease-fire with new conditions New Israeli demands in the cease-fire talks with Hamas risk prolonging the delicate negotiations and the remaining hostages' time in captivity. Israel
White House envoy McGurk heads to Jordan, UAE ahead of Netanyahu’s US visit President Joe Biden is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week as Washington doubles down on its pursuit of a cease-fire in Gaza and initial steps toward Palestinian statehood. Palestine
Vance’s voting record: How Trump VP pick could sway Middle East policy Trump’s running mate voted to repeal Iraq War authorizations and rejected coupling aid for Israel and Ukraine. Israel
Israel must control Gaza border with Egypt, Netanyahu says in Rafah On a rare visit to Rafah in the Gaza Strip, Israel's prime minister repeated his demands that Israel maintain control there in any deal. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Cease-fire talks continue as Israel steps up Gaza strikes As negotiators strive for a cease-fire, the US secretary of state told Israeli officials they must do more to reduce civilian casualties in the meantime. Israel
