'No meaningful protection': Israel’s new Gaza aid rules raise data, security risks The guidelines expand Israeli authority to deny NGO registration in the Palestinian territories and visas for foreign aid workers as Gaza continues to reel from two years of war. Palestine
Analysis Why Turkey’s exclusion from Gaza force may be a strategic blessing Despite being excluded from Gaza’s international stabilization force, Ankara will likely leverage its ties with Hamas to maintain influence within the Trump administration’s Board of Peace. By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Interview Huckabee confirms US-Israel alignment on Iran, says Hamas will disarm 'sooner or later' US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told Al-Monitor in an interview that the 2025 strike on Iranian nuclear sites was only a preview of what the US military is capable of.
Fidan heads to US as Turkey eyes Gaza troop role: What to know Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is also expected to attend the Board of Peace meeting, raising the prospect of the first face-to-face talks between top Turkish and Israeli diplomats since the war amid high-running tensions. Turkey
Videos expose shocking IDF cruelty More videos have emerged documenting cruel and abusive behavior by IDF soldiers against the civilian Palestinian population. Palestine
Palestinians call for new reconstruction plan for Gaza Although more than $5 billion was pledged by international donors to help rebuild the Gaza Strip after the 2014 war, much of the plan to revitalize the coastal enclave has gone unimplemented. Palestine
Europe starts preparing Mideast peace initiative The one-sided decision by the United States to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem in May opens the way for a European Mideast peace initiative. Palestine
US ambassador to Israel lobbies in favor of settlers US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman acts more like an ambassador of the settlers vis-a-vis the Trump administration. Palestine
Israeli justice minister's stealthy plan to annex the West Bank Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked is trying to erase the legal separation between Israeli settlers and Palestinians on the West Bank, which would amount to annexation of the occupied territory. Palestine
Gazans sneaking into Israel dodge both IDF, Hamas forces The Palestinian security forces in Gaza are just as tough as the Israelis on the youths who try to cross the border looking for work. Palestine
Palestinians fear political instability in Israel Palestinians worry that investigations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will push him to adopt an even more settlement-friendly policy. Palestine
Umm al-Fahm: Where the streets have no name Israeli authorities are refusing to approve street names selected by the city of Umm al-Fahm to acknowledge and honor Palestinian figures and history. Palestine
Knesset advances 'dangerous' Jerusalem residency law An Israeli Knesset committee recently approved a draft law that would make it easier to revoke the residency status of Palestinians living in East Jerusalem, raising the concerns of human rights organizations. Palestine
Can a new 'rescue council' save Gaza? A new national council has formed in Gaza with the goal of offering services that the Palestinian consensus government appears unable or unwilling to provide. Palestine
US pressure on Hamas risks new era of enmity As Washington moves forward on sanctions to pressure Hamas to accept a US-brokered deal with Israel, the efforts could backfire and spark new violence. Palestine
Hamas’ grip on Gaza weakens With smaller militant groups threatening Hamas' position in the Gaza Strip, the movement might decide to launch a military operation against Israel. Palestine
