Israel’s Ben-Gvir visits US Monday, set to meet Trump officials: What to know While avoiding official travel to the US during the Biden administration, Israel's far-right minister is set to embark on a weeklong trip there next week, where he is expected to meet with Trump officials. Israel
Oscar-winning Palestinian director freed from Israeli detention after night in custody Hamdan Ballal, a co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land," was assaulted by Israeli settlers and later detained by Israeli forces in the West Bank as the Israeli army continues its raids in the Palestinian territory. Palestine
Interview Amid Israel's rightward shift, left struggles for relevance In a special interview with Al-Monitor, Yair Golan, leader of center-left party the Democrats, insists that the Palestinian Authority must play a pivotal role in the future administration of Gaza. Yair Golan Chair of the Democrats Party
Why Israel's far right is embracing Trump’s Gaza displacement plan Israel's far right is elated by President Donald Trump's calls to drive Gazans away from the Strip and resettle them in other Arab states. Israel
Analysis As Gaza deal looms, will Netanyahu choose Trump or Israel’s far right? By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis Israel euphoric over Trump's cabinet: Will he pick annexation or Saudi deal? By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Church in Jerusalem scrambles to regain trust of community after deal with settler group The Orthodox Patriarchate was dealt a new blow as the Israeli Central Court rejected its appeal against the deal known as Bab Al-Khalil. Palestine
Israel’s Gantz warns Hamas on retaliating against annexation A spokesperson for the militant group said Israel's planned West Bank annexation would be seen as a "declaration of war." Israel
Intel: House Republicans greenlight annexation as Trump administration wavers The majority of the House Republican caucus signed onto a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday backing any decision he makes on annexing the West Bank “independent of outside pressure,” even as Donald Trump administration officials convene this week to decide whether they should give Israel the greenlight to proceed in July. Originals
Battleground state Democrats warn against annexation after AIPAC greenlights criticism Eight Senate candidates in battleground states are warning Israel against annexing the West Bank after the American Israel Public Affairs Committee greenlit the criticism. Israel
Will Netanyahu opt for partial annexation? Some reports say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might opt for a phased annexation plan for the West Bank that, at least at first, would exclude the Jordan Valley. Palestine
In Israel, German foreign minister expresses concern over annexation plan On a short visit to Israel, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas expressed concern over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s annexation plan and called upon the government to return to the two-state solution. Israel
Report: Some Jewish parts of West Bank to be excluded from annexation The latest Israeli media reports on annexation further deepen the rift between Israeli settlers and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Netanyahu’s dilemma over his annexation plan Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must now decide whether he wants to go ahead with his annexation plan, or hope that the White House will get him out of it. Palestine
Jordan Valley Palestinians watch as Israel imposes authority ahead of looming annexation Israel has intensified its measures in West Bank areas facing the threat of annexation at a time when Palestinians feel the imminence of the annexation project more than ever. Palestine
Israel’s new government promises Bedouins fast internet Israel’s new Communication Minister Yoaz Hendel is determined to offer Bedouin villages technological solutions for fast internet connection. Israel
Emirati ambassador: West Bank annexation will make region ‘unstable’ The United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al-Otaiba discussed Israel's annexation plans on Al-Monitor's podcast following criticisms by another Emirati diplomat. Originals
Intel: Pompeo discusses Syria with Jordan’s foreign minister Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed Syria today on a phone call with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. Jordan
