Ireland bans hard-line Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich: What to know Ireland joined France and the United Kingdom in banning Israel's far-right and pro-settler ministers. Israel
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
Analysis Israel's Gallant preps arms wish list for US as Netanyahu threatens to 'do it alone' in Rafah Fearing diminishing global arms stockpiles, Israel’s defense minister will ask Washington for more ammunition to use in Gaza as the White House continues to spar with Prime Minister Netanyahu over a planned operation in Rafah. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Turkey hits back after Israel protests Erdogan's comments cursing Netanyahu The Israeli foreign minister told the Turkish president to “be quiet" after Erdogan said he was leaving Netanyahu "in the Lord's hands" at a Thursday election rally. Turkey
Chemi Peres: Israeli tech back to business, cyber security among most resilient Despite the war and the divides within the Israeli society, tech entrepreneur Chemi Peres embraces the optimism of his father, late President Shimon Peres, for the future of the country’s innovation ecosystem. Israel
Republican House speaker courts Netanyahu amid partisan split on Gaza If he accepts Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s planned invite to speak before Congress, chances are Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will find an even less receptive audience than listened to his 2015 address. Israel
France to submit Gaza UN resolution that can ‘actually be adopted,’ rivaling US draft France says its proposal will not compete with or contradict a draft resolution sponsored by the US currently in circulation. Israel
Lebanon, Yemen, Egypt rank least happy countries in Middle East The Middle East and North Africa are the two regions where “happiness has fallen at every age.” Lebanon
Hamas-Fatah schism resurfaces, throwing wrench into Palestinian reconciliation efforts The split between the mainstream Fatah movement and the Islamic Hamas movement will also make the job of incoming Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa that much harder. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Analysis As Netanyahu balks at PA control, Hamas cells regroup in north Gaza The Israeli military said it killed around 50 Hamas militants after storming Gaza City’s Al-Shifa hospital on Sunday as Israeli intelligence signals Hamas cells are regrouping in the north. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Blinken to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt as US-Israel rift grows over Gaza The top US diplomat will return to the Middle East as US alarm grows over Israel’s planned military offensive in Rafah. Israel
Israeli delegation to visit White House as Biden-Netanyahu Rafah rift continues The White House has invited an Israeli delegation to Washington to discuss ways forward in the campaign against Hamas, likely seeking to buy time after failing to secure a cease-fire in Gaza war before Ramadan. Israel
Mossad chief heads to Qatar for 'long and complex' Gaza cease-fire talks The Israeli cabinet approved for its negotiating team to relaunch indirect negotiations with Hamas for a cease-fire and hostage release deal. Israel
Why West Bank tensions could boil over during Ramadan The increasing Israeli raids and armed attacks against Israeli forces have raised fears that the situation in the West Bank will explode. Palestine
