Turkey arrests two over alleged Mossad espionage ties: What to know Turkish authorities accuse the suspects of providing intelligence for more than a decade, including technical data on communications equipment and attempting to infiltrate technological supply chains. Turkey
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 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
Interview US senator calls for holding Israel accountable if it doesn’t limit civilian casualties In an interview with Al-Monitor, US Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat from Maryland, says Biden should go over Netanyahu’s head, speak directly to Israeli people about post-conflict vision. Chris Van Hollen US Senator from Maryland
As Gaza war resumes, can Israel's plan to limit civilian harm succeed? Under pressure from Washington, Israeli military officials say they are implementing options to limit further harm to civilians as they expand the military campaign to southern Gaza. Israel
Gaza overshadows COP28 as Turkey’s Erdogan blasts ’Israeli aggression' The leaders of Iraq, Jordan and Turkey acknowledged the plight of the Palestinians, which took the attention off the country's climate targets. United Arab Emirates
Who are the main Palestinian prisoners released by Israel during Gaza truce? A total of 71 women and 169 children were released from Israeli jails under a Hamas-Israel swap agreement that collapsed on Friday. Palestine
In first, Israeli-Qatari handshake at COP28 as Herzog cancels speech A climate summit photo of Herzog and the Qatari leader marks the first time the emir has publicly shaken hands with an Israeli official, as their countries don’t have official diplomatic relations. Israel
Analysis As Gaza truce collapses, what red lines did US draw to Israel on next steps? The Israeli government and the Biden administration at odds over tactics for renewed fighting and Gaza's future By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel needs 'clear plan' to protect Gaza civilians, Blinken says The top US diplomat said Israel must take steps to protect civilians in southern Gaza once the fighting resumes, including creating safe zones. Israel
Why did MSNBC cancel show hosted by Mehdi Hasan, fierce critic of Israel’s war? The US cable TV channel MSNBC announced on Thursday that it is canceling Mehdi Hasan’s Sunday night show, prompting a backlash from progressives and pro-Palestinian activists. Palestine
Yossi Beilin, Israel’s Oslo architect: Gaza war shattered Netanyahu’s hopes for Arab normalization Former politician and architect of the Oslo Accords Yossi Beilin says that the only feasible solution for future governance of Gaza would be an international consortium led by the United Nations or the Arab League. Israel
American among hostages freed on 6th day of Gaza truce Hamas released 16 hostages, including dual Israeli-American citizen Liat Beinin Atzili, as talks continued over extending the truce. Israel
