Iran war deepens Gaza crisis as prices soar, aid falters Gazans fear that Israel could exploit the wider regional war to reenter Gaza, especially as buffer zones along the border continue to expand and civilians are targeted to keep them away. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
'Apartheid': Arab countries including UAE, Jordan decry new Israeli law A group of foreign ministers struck out at a new Israeli law requiring the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of terrorism in military courts. Palestine
Settler violence spike exposes Israeli government rift with military Knesset member Ram Ben-Barak of centrist Yesh Atid told Al-Monitor that the government must permit the use of administrative detention for extremist settlers to curb the violence. Israel
Analysis India's Modi arrives in Israel as fears grow of US-Iran conflict The Indian prime minister’s visit highlights growing cooperation on defense, AI, drones and regional trade, while signaling closer diplomatic coordination. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Analysis Why Turkey’s exclusion from Gaza force may be a strategic blessing By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Hamas official in Russia, talks hostages, seeks Moscow mediation in cease-fire Russia is seeking the release of two of its citizens who are still being held in Gaza. The country hosted Palestinian reconciliation talks earlier this year. Palestine
After Hezbollah, Turkey’s Fidan warns Cyprus to 'stay away' from Israel's wars The top Turkish diplomat’s warning on Monday came less than a week after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s threats toward Cyprus. Turkey
Netanyahu 'committed' to US cease-fire plan despite 'partial' deal offer The State Department characterized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comment that he would accept only a partial cease-fire deal as a slip of the tongue. Israel
Palestinian talks in China postponed as Hamas, Fatah trade blame Hamas and Fatah were due to meet in Beijing this month, following talks in the Chinese capital in April aimed at unifying the rivals amid the war with Israel. Palestine
Lebanon holds airport tours to dispel weapons report amid Israel-Hezbollah tension Lebanon has responded to a report that Hezbollah is moving weapons through its international airport with a tour for foreign diplomats and journalists. Lebanon
Fatigued by Israel-Hamas war, Gazans pin hopes on stalled cease-fire talks Gazans have differing opinions about the cease-fire outline currently on the table, with many backing amendments to the US-backed proposal put forward by Hamas. Palestine
Armenia recognizes Palestinian state as furious Israel summons ambassador Momentum has been building toward recognizing Palestinian statehood since the war in the Gaza Strip began last October. Palestine
Top Israeli officials meet with Biden’s national security adviser After months of delay, two of Netanyahu's top advisers have finally made their way to the White House. By AL-MONITOR Staff
Interview WFP’s McCain: 'No difference' in Gaza aid flow despite Israel’s tactical pause Al-Monitor interviews World Food Program chief Cindy McCain about the hunger crisis gripping the Gaza Strip after more than eight months of war. Cindy McCain World Food Programme Executive Director
As Houthis sink second vessel, shipping industry calls for Red Sea protection A shipping salvage firm confirmed on Wednesday that the M/V Tutor, a Greek-owned, Liberian-flagged bulk carrier, had sunk after being hit by two Houthi cruise missiles on June 12. The attack killed one crew member from the Philippines. Yemen
Salvo of rockets fired from Lebanon into Israel as Cyprus responds to Hezbollah Hezbollah fired a new round of rockets on Israel hours after its leader warned Cyprus against military coordination with Israel if war breaks out with Lebanon. Lebanon
US nixes Israel meeting after Netanyahu says US withholding weapons The White House rejects Benjamin Netanyahu's claims that it has withheld weapons and ammunitions over the "past few months." Israel
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