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
After declaring it Hamas-free, why is Israel fighting again in northern Gaza? The Israeli military has relaunched operations in the northern city of Jabalia in the Gaza Strip over the past week as Hamas fighters have returned to fill a power vacuum left in swaths of the enclave. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
South Africa calls on ICJ to end 'Israel’s genocidal campaign in Gaza' South Africa claims that Israel did not fulfill provisional measures issued by the ICJ to prevent genocidal acts against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel
Analysis As they throw punches, will Egypt downgrade ties with Israel over Rafah? The disagreement between Israel and Egypt over the Rafah crossing into the Gaza Strip contrasts heavily with the tight security cooperation between the two countries before Oct. 7. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Why PA rejected Israel's offer for 'unofficial' control of Rafah crossing A Ramallah-based source explained to Al-Monitor that the PA is not interested in cooperating with Israel on piecemeal projects that don't include a broader agreement on postwar governance of Palestinian territories. Palestine
Arab League calls for 'immediate' Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, deployment of international force The statement further expresses the Arab nations' “firm position for a just and comprehensive peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue” and their support for an international peace conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Palestine
Israel sends Shin Bet delegation to Egypt as Netanyahu, Gallant clash The split in the Israeli cabinet came as Hamas claimed an attack that targeted Israeli troops with a projectile in Gaza City and as its leader Ismail Haniyeh rejected any settlement that excludes the group from power in Gaza after the war. Israel
Blinken says 'deep concerns' about Israeli Rafah operation's impact on aid The Financial Times reported Wednesday that the Biden administration is in talks with Arab states including Morocco, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates to participate in a peacekeeping force in Gaza when the war is over. Israel
Jake Sullivan to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel amid regional tension White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan's trip comes as the Biden administration is urging Israel to consider alternatives to a full-scale invasion of Rafah. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Netanyahu buys time in Rafah, balances Israel's far right and Biden's 'red lines' As the Israeli military steps up its eastern Rafah operation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon have to decide whether to cross the American red line: a full-scale invasion of the Gazan city. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
ICJ to host hearing on Israel's Rafah operation The International Court of Justice will conduct hearings this Thursday and Friday to discuss a new request by South Africa to order Israel to stop its Rafah operation. Israel
With second meeting in June, China finds opportunity in Hamas-Fatah talks China is increasingly seeing Hamas as a legitimate political force in the political process on Palestine’s future and statehood, refusing to condemn or describe the group as a terrorist organization. Palestine
Israel unlikely to achieve 'total victory' over Hamas, US official says Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said the United States and Israel are “struggling over what the theory of victory is” in the Palestinian enclave. Israel
