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
Viral boycotts serve up challenges and opportunities for global brands in Middle East Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Middle East hopes to weather storm before the calm Biden administration presses ahead with planning for "day after” Israel-Hamas war; Iran reaps dividends on penny stock Houthi investment. By Week in Review , Andrew Parasiliti
Exclusive US government employees plan walkout over Biden’s Gaza policies Organizers of the effort told Al-Monitor they expect hundreds to join in their walkout after securing commitments from individuals at 22 federal agencies. By Joyce Karam , Elizabeth Hagedorn
How is Middle East reacting to South Africa's Gaza genocide ICJ case against Israel? Several Arab countries have publically announced their support for South Africa’s genocide case filed against Israel at the ICJ. Palestine
Saudi-Israel normalization emerges as leverage for post-war Gaza Dormant discussions of a two-state solution are back on the US and regional agenda as part of Israel-Saudi normalization talks shelved after Oct. 7. Israel
Meeting Abbas, Blinken backs 'tangible steps' toward Palestinian state The US secretary of state is on a week-long Middle East tour as part of Washington’s efforts to contain any regional escalation and push for a post-war plan for Gaza. Palestine
Uncharted territory: Is Gaza war nearing an end? Various behind-the-scenes efforts seem to suggest we are finally approaching the countdown to the end of the war in Gaza. Palestine
