Analysis Why Palestinians see success of Trump talks as contingent on Israeli elections Some view the channel to Jared Kushner as necessary for reaching a political settlement, but others see a US effort to secure Palestinian acquiescence to Trump’s Gaza plans. By Mohammed Najib
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 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
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
Democrats split on conditioning Israel aid ahead of war’s next phase Some Senate Democrats have floated conditions on Israel's future military assistance after President Joe Biden said attaching strings was a "worthwhile thought." Israel
The Israel-Hamas war: A view from Iraq and Syria Join a live Q&A webinar with Amberin Zaman and Fabrice Balanche on Friday, Dec. 1 at 11 am ET (Pro members only). Israel
Two Palestinian children killed in Israeli raid in Jenin as West Bank tensions soar The truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has not calmed the situation in the West Bank with at least 240 Palestinians killed since Oct. 7. Palestine
Calling him 'butcher of Gaza,' Turkey's Erdogan unloads on Netanyahu Erdogan also said hopes for a permanent cease-fire between Israel and Hamas have been dampened. Turkey
Teetering West Bank economy fuels instability, fear of PA security collapse An economic downturn in the West Bank as a result of increased security measures and Israel withholding funds to the Palestinian Authority is fueling instability. Palestine
Analysis Israel-Hamas truce extension buys Netanyahu and Sinwar time The Israeli government has pledged to resume fighting once Hamas stops liberating hostages, but the battle against the group could employ other war methods. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
UN estimates 43,000 Gaza housing units wiped out, 80% of population displaced As Hamas and Israel appeared to maintain the cease-fire for the fourth day, Palestinians rushed to secure aid and check damages to their homes. Palestine
Who are the 3 Palestinian students shot in Vermont as hate crimes spike? The shooting occurred during a time of heightened bigotry toward Arabs, Muslims and Jews amid the Israel-Hamas war and follows a string of similarly violent incidents. Palestine
