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
As Israel's invasion begins, Lebanon's displaced shelter in streets with 'nowhere to go' The myth of an invincible Hezbollah has largely collapsed, according to analysts, as its followers mourn the death of their leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Lebanon
Analysis Turkey's FM met with Nasrallah days after Oct. 7 — does that mean he's 'pro-Iran'? The recent revelation by Hakan Fidan has refocused attention on the top Turkish diplomat's supposed fondness for Iran. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Lebanon: At least 1,041 killed, nearly 120,000 displaced as Israel hints at ground op More than 100,000 have been displaced in Lebanon by the recent fighting, leading to an influx into neighboring Syria. Lebanon
Analysis Israel buoyant after killing Nasrallah, mulls risky Lebanon ground invasion After the killing of the Hezbollah chief, Israeli security chiefs disagree on a potential ground incursion into southern Lebanon. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Gallant hints Israel preparing to launch ground offensive in Lebanon Speaking with soldiers deployed near the border with Lebanon, Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hinted that a ground invasion could take place soon. Israel
From Yemen to Turkey, Mideast reacts to death of Hezbollah's Nasrallah Leaders and groups in the Middle East have reacted to the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed Friday in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut. Lebanon
Israel says it struck Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut The strike followed days of intensifying Israeli strikes on Lebanon. Lebanon
Israel: Pentagon finalizes $8.7B arms package as strikes on Lebanon continue Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brushed aside the Biden administration's call for a cease-fire just days after Washington quietly released $3.5 billion in additional funds for the Israeli military. United States
US, France call for 21-day cease-fire on Israel-Lebanon border US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron said it was time to “give diplomacy a chance to succeed.” Lebanon
US, UK militaries deploy troops to Cyprus in case of Lebanon evacuation Washington has not yet authorized an evacuation, but President Joe Biden acknowledged "all-out war is possible" as Israel mobilizes two reserve brigades amid threats of a potential ground incursion to root out Hezbollah. Lebanon
Israeli military prepares for possible ground operation in Lebanon The Israeli military is activating two reserve soldier brigades in what could be part of the preparation for a possible ground invasion into Lebanon. Israel
Qatar to join US visa-free travel list in first for Arab country Qatar is set to become the second Middle Eastern country, behind Israel, to join the US Visa Waiver Program. Qatar
