Trump says Kamala Harris 'hates' Israel as she calls for end to Gaza war

In their first and perhaps only debate, neither Harris nor Trump offered a substantive plan to secure a cease-fire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.

United States

Egypt agreed for Abbas to enter Gaza but Israel refused: Report

After rejecting a request from the Palestinian Authority to allow President Mahmoud Abbas to travel to Gaza via the Erez or Kerem Shalom crossings, Israel reportedly declined a request by Egypt to enable Abbas to enter the strip via the Rafah crossing.

Israel

US-Turkish dual citizen shot dead in Israeli-occupied West Bank

Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was killed while taking part in a march against the expansion of settlements in the West Bank.

Palestine

Record-high Israeli settler violence in West Bank with 1,246 attacks since Oct. 7: ICG

A new report by the International Crisis Group says Israeli settler attacks since the Gaza war have resulted in 21 deaths of Palestinians and 643 injuries, with the destruction of nearly 23,000 Palestinian-owned trees.

Palestine

Biden takes jab at Netanyahu over handling of hostage deal talks

US President Joe Biden believes Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure a hostage deal, amid growing frustration inside Israel following the recovery of six hostages killed inside Gaza.

Palestine

West Bank shooting kills three Israelis as Jenin turns 'catastrophic'

In Jenin, where Israeli troops have imposed a tight siege, the situation has deteriorated according to the local municipality.

Palestine

Analysis

What's driving Israel's largest West Bank operation in decades?

Analysts believe the aim of Israel’s large-scale operation in the West Bank is to ultimately pave the way for the establishment of more settlements.

By Ahmad Melhem

In Ramallah, reporting on politics

Netanyahu priority may be Sinwar, not Gaza cease-fire

A recap of Al-Monitor reporting from Israel, Iran, the UAE and Turkey.

Palestine

Analysis

As he stalls Gaza talks, Israel's Netanyahu prioritizes capturing Sinwar

The recent rescue of a hostage held in Gaza boosts assessments in Israel that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is under growing pressure and could be captured soon.

By Ben Caspit

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

World Food Program suspends staff movement after vehicle shot at in Gaza

The news comes amid efforts to increase vaccinations against polio in war-torn Gaza.

Palestine

Analysis

Why Ben-Gvir's Al-Aqsa compound rhetoric is dangerous and disruptive

Israel's far-right minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, called for the establishment of a synagogue at the sensitive Haram al-Sharif/Temple Mount complex, engendering fierce responses from Palestinian and Israeli leaders alike.

By Daoud Kuttab

In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics

Israel expands West Bank operation, evacuates refugee camp: What we know

The Israeli military has conducted major security raids in the West Bank, prompting the Palestinian president to return early from Saudi Arabia.

Palestine