Can political novice Eisenkot defeat Netanyahu in upcoming elections? The former military chief of staff is emerging as the prime minister's strongest rival in upcoming elections, overtaking former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in recent polls. Israel
Amnesty International accuses Israel of state-led ethnic cleansing in West Bank In a new report, Amnesty International said that the escalating forced displacement and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank is part of a state-led campaign to control the Palestinian territory. Palestine
Ireland bans hard-line Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich: What to know Ireland joined France and the United Kingdom in banning Israel's far-right and pro-settler ministers. Israel
Record Israeli arms exports highlight global rush for air defense Rocket and air defense systems sales accounted for 29% of Israel's defense exports in 2025. Israel
Trump's Gaza diplomacy takes back seat to Iran, Ukraine in first 100 days Gaza is on the back burner as nuclear negotiations with Iran and talks to end the Ukraine war command the attention of President Trump and his Middle East envoy. Palestine
Israel intercepts weapons-laden drone from Egypt: What we know The Israeli military said it intercepted a large drone carrying rifles and ammunition from Egypt. Egypt
Analysis Macron’s Palestine gamble: Can recognition plan jump-start peace talks? French President Emmanuel Macron said he may recognize a Palestinian state in June when he will cohost a peace summit with Saudi Arabia, but has not committed to such a move. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Amid differences, Trump and Netanyahu hold call, discuss Iran nuclear talks It was their first conversation since the prime minister's visit to the White House two weeks ago, when the US president announced direct talks with Iran. United States
Middle East churches, Al-Azhar, leaders mourn Pope Francis Pope Francis was praised by several regional leaders and churches, including Lebanon's Maronite Church and Iraqi officials, who noted his historic visit to Iraq in 2021. Lebanon
Qatar and Russia to up investment by $2B as emir visits Moscow Cooperation between Qatar and Russia on energy matters is growing, as Doha seeks to mediate between the Kremlin and Ukraine over the war. Qatar
Israel expands Gaza buffer zone to 20% as humanitarian situation deteriorates Israel’s expanded buffer zone will cut off Gaza from Egypt and further partition the Strip, as the humanitarian crisis in the territory deepens. Palestine
Analysis Postwar Gaza plans stall over challenge of disarming Hamas Hamas is confronting a rare public backlash in Gaza as the death toll mounts from Israel’s bombardment and uncertainty looms over the militant group’s postwar future. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
What the Signal chat leak reveals about Trump’s Middle East policy Washington is reeling from an unprecedented leak of the military’s operational plans to strike Yemen’s Houthis, which were shared on a Signal group chat that included a high-profile journalist. United States
Rare protests against Hamas erupt in Gaza: What to know The rare protests come after Israel resumed its war in Gaza on March 18, ending a nearly two-month ceasefire. Palestine
How Netanyahu's sacking of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar could backfire on Israel The decision by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar is likely to further erode Israel’s rule of law and democratic principles. Israel
Al Jazeera journalist Hossam Shabat killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: What to know Two journalists were killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza on Monday amid Israel’s renewed offensive in the territory. Palestine
