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
US military halts Gaza humanitarian aid pier, citing weather A US defense official told Al-Monitor the pier remains on schedule, but an agreement to have workers with the UN World Food Programme distribute aid from the pier remains under intensive negotiation amid significant security concerns. Israel
Dangers for Palestinian aid workers stall deal on US-built Gaza pier Israel’s role in providing security for the maritime endeavor has raised questions over the safety and neutrality of the Palestinian aid workers involved. Palestine
Who is Saraya al-Ashtar, Bahraini group that claimed to target Israel? US and Bahraini officials have said Saraya al-Ashtar operates from Iranian territory. Bahrain
ICC warns against intimidation amid rumors of warrants for Israel PM, others The office of International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan emphasized that attempts to influence the ICC's work constitute an offense against the administration of justice under the Rome Statute. Israel
Biden’s grand bargain between Saudi Arabia and Israel hangs by a thread Diplomatic sources briefed on the discussions suggest it would likely fall short of Article 5 of the United States’ 1960 treaty with Japan, but would likely go beyond the benefits of major non-NATO ally. Saudi Arabia
Hamas returns to Egypt, Israel cabinet convenes amid Gaza cease-fire push As Israel awaits Hamas' response to the Egyptian-mediated hostage-release/cease-fire deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted there are disagreements within the war cabinet over a military operation in Rafah. Israel
Hamas, Islamic Jihad denounce PA over killing of fighter in West Bank The Palestinian Authority is unpopular in the West Bank, and the incident occurred as its leading Fatah faction is seeking to reconcile with Hamas and other armed groups. Palestine
Turkey cuts all trade with Israel as ties fray The Israeli Foreign Minister said Ankara was blocking Turkey’s ports for Israeli imports and exports. Turkey
‘Bracing for the worst’: Aid groups draw up Rafah contingency plans The uncertainty surrounding Israel’s threatened ground offensive in Gaza's southern city of Rafah has made it difficult for aid groups to prepare for their own evacuations. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Colombian president says country cutting diplomatic ties with Israel Addressing a public gathering on Labor Day, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a harsh critic of the Netanyahu government, announced his intention to sever diplomatic relations with Israel. Israel
Turkey seeks to join South Africa as plaintiff against Israel at ICJ The move comes as Ankara seeks to dial up pressure on Israel after March 31 local elections. Turkey
Starbucks, McDonald's, KFC continue to feel effects of Gaza war boycotts Starbucks on Tuesday lowered its expectations for full-year sales and profits after a disastrous quarter that saw a marked drop-off in customer traffic. Palestine
