Israel, Hamas bide their time as Gaza peace plan stalls As the Israel-Hamas ceasefire approaches the one-year mark in October, the Board of Peace is under pressure to deliver results in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Qatari PM heads for Tehran amid flurry of regional diplomacy US designates UK-based Palestine Action, two others as terror outfits; Iraq summons Iran envoy over 'Persian Gulf' post; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Ex-defense minister: Israel in ‘worst possible’ Gaza situation as Hamas gains strength Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant criticized the Israeli government for allowing Hamas to retain control over half of the Gaza Strip. Israel
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks Pakistan’s Munir arrives in Tehran; major UAE economic delegation to visit Beirut; and more. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran warns Gulf states against assisting US By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Analysis Netanyahu yields to Trump on Gaza, betting Hamas won’t disarm By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Biden touts Gaza cease-fire progress as reelection concerns mount The president acknowledged that Israel has been “less than cooperative” during the Gaza war with its top ally the United States. Israel
US lawmakers advance bill to block new UN rights for Palestine The House Foreign Affairs Committee also voted on legislation to claw back UNRWA funds and denounce a UN decision to list Israel as an abuser of children’s rights. Palestine
Extremist West Bank settlers, outposts hit with US sanctions The State Department imposed sanctions on Lehava, a right-wing Jewish supremacist group accused of repeated acts of violence against Palestinians. Israel
Egypt, Qatar, US, Israel officials convene in Doha for Gaza cease-fire talks The talks began in Cairo, days after Hamas said it would drop its initial demand for a permanent cease-fire. Palestine
Palestinians in war-torn Gaza outraged over assault of anti-Hamas activist A prominent activist known for his anti-Hamas positions was attacked by unknown armed men in Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli war, with many blaming Hamas for the attack. Palestine
US officials Burns, McGurk in Cairo to close gaps in Gaza cease-fire talks A White House spokesperson said there are differences that remain between the two sides, even after Hamas softened its demands in its latest counterproposal. Israel
Seven Palestinians killed as Israel raids West Bank’s Jenin The Israeli military has ramped up its crackdown in the West Bank since the war in Gaza began, fearing a new front of fighting. Palestine
Analysis As UK swings left with Labour landslide, what awaits Middle East policy? The party's campaign highlighted the importance of resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Hezbollah, Hamas delegations meet in Beirut as Gaza cease-fire talks resume Hezbollah hosted a Hamas delegation in Beirut as Gaza cease-fire talks reconvened in Qatar. Lebanon
Analysis What released Palestinian detainees say about torture in Israeli jails A number of recently released Palestinians are saying they were tortured and abused in detention. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Hamas sends new Gaza cease-fire response to negotiators A Hamas official said the changes "guarantee" a deal to end the war. Palestine
House spending bill erases UNRWA, Gaza pier funding, blocks refugee resettlement President Joe Biden has threatened to veto the House-passed State, Foreign Operations bill if it reaches his desk. Palestine
