On eve of talks, UAE's Gargash throws weight behind Iran-US deal Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, spoke at a panel discussion at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, where he discussed the latest developments in Gaza, Iran, Sudan and Yemen. United Arab Emirates
As phase 2 looms, Netanyahu insists no Turkish or Qatari troops in Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Tuesday address that his country would not completely withdraw from the Gaza Strip under the next phase of the ceasefire, which the Trump administration is pushing to advance. Israel
Israel recovers final Gaza hostage, Rafah crossing set to reopen: What to know The Rafah crossing is expected to allow Palestinians to exit and reenter the Gaza Strip, primarily for those seeking medical treatment. Israel
Analysis Under fire at home over Board of Peace, Netanyahu hints Trump could OK Gaza war restart According to diplomatic sources, Netanyahu believes that at some point Israel will receive a green light from the Trump administration to resume fighting in Gaza, though his coalition partners do not seem reassured. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Trump's Board of Peace faces first test: Disarming Hamas By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Why Iran is concerned about a possible Israeli-Saudi deal The US government's pushes to revive diplomacy for Israel-Saudi normalization has fueled serious worries in Tehran, where officials were hoping the Gaza war would sabotage the efforts altogether. Iran
State Dept. notifies Congress of 4 Israeli units to keep receiving US aid The State Department hasn't determined whether to designate a notoriously violent unit known as Netzah Yehuda under the Leahy law. Israel
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
