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
With Hungary’s ICC U-turn, Israel loses a key European ally Hungary’s parliament voted to remain in the International Criminal Court, reversing a planned withdrawal and marking a shift in Budapest’s approach to Israel and the EU. Israel
Who was Mohammed Odeh, Hamas military commander killed by Israel in Gaza? Odeh was killed in a Tuesday strike in the Palestinian enclave just days after he assumed his leadership position. Palestine
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran’s Bagheri: No deal on Hormuz yet By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Interview Ahmad Tibi says Arab parties in Israel can block Netanyahu without joining next government Ahmad Tibi Israeli Arab lawmaker
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Iran revises proposal as Trump ramps up warnings By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
How this Israeli checkpoint turns morning commute into 5-hour ordeal The dangerous overcrowding at Checkpoint 300, through which an estimated 15,000 Palestinian workers pass daily into Israel, is a disaster in the making. Palestine
Why Israel needs B'Tselem Human rights organizations can stop Israelis from ignoring what they and their leaders are trying to repress or bury. Palestine
Why Israelis are defending IDF soldier who shot Palestinian attacker A recent poll shows that most Israelis side with an IDF soldier who shot a subdued Palestinian, even though it's clear the soldier was not acting in self-defense. Palestine
Will Egypt-Hamas fallout hurt Palestinian reconciliation? Hamas appears to be making an effort to repair relations with Egypt, but it’s unclear whether the road runs both ways. Palestine
Where are Israeli-Palestinian security talks headed? Discreet talks between Israeli and Palestinian security officers, aimed at reaching new understandings regarding Israel’s military activity in Palestinian cities, lead nowhere for the moment. Palestine
Is the PA denying Gazans passports? Palestinians in Gaza are wary of a potential closure of the Bar Association, acting in its capacity as Foreign Ministry, in light of its recent controversy with the State Audit & Administrative Control Bureau. Palestine
Has there been a breakthrough in Hamas-Egypt ties? A Hamas visit to Egypt ended on a positive note, which might push the Egyptians to stop the incitement campaign against the movement. Palestine
Gaza’s electricity crisis sheds light on gap between social classes Although hospitals, medical centers and other sectors in the Gaza Strip are increasingly relying on solar power, its use is still limited to affluent households. Palestine
Why this Palestinian commuter app may be destined for dead end A new smartphone app aims to help Palestinians cross through security checkpoints, but Israel's West Bank settlements council claims that it could help Palestinians plan attacks on soldiers. Palestine
For Palestinian artist, spiny cactus makes perfect canvas Artist Ahmad Yaseen paints the suffering and hopes of the Palestinian people on the prickly pear, a symbol of rugged survival also claimed by the Israelis. Palestine
Trump no longer 'neutral' on Israel Republican and Democratic presidential candidates vied to prove their pro-Israel credentials before the annual AIPAC convention, with Ted Cruz threatening to shoot down Iranian ballistic missiles and Hillary Clinton channeling her inner Queen Esther and Golda Meir. Palestine
Why Hamas closed down Iranian charity in Gaza The Gaza Interior Ministry’s decision to shut down an Iranian-affiliated charity association in the Gaza Strip raised questions on whether this move will affect the fragile and fluctuating ties between Hamas and Iran. Palestine
