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
10 things Angela Merkel can do to help Israeli-Palestinian conflict German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that now is not the time to promote the two-state solution, but certain improvements are possible. Here's how. Palestine
Is the two-state solution dead? Palestinians are ringing alarm bells in worry that if the E1 settlements in East Jerusalem materialize, the two-state solution would be eliminated. Palestine
Egyptian construction threatens to obliterate Rafah's beaches Aerial photos show that Rafah's beaches have lost 12 meters in the last four years, the result of marine construction on the Egyptian side. Palestine
Did Egypt flood tunnels at Israel's request? Israel's energy minister sparked anger with statements he reportedly made about security cooperation between Cairo and Tel Aviv. Palestine
Why Israeli politicians are turning against the IDF Senior IDF officers disagree with right-wing politicians, who call for strong measures against Palestinians. Palestine
Why donor countries are giving less to the Palestinians The international community has significantly reduced financial aid to the Palestinian Authority as people lose confidence in the peace process. Palestine
Why Israelis and Palestinians demonize each other Israeli senior politicians and officials are demonizing the enemy by accusing Palestinian society of sanctifying death instead of cherishing life. Palestine
How one Palestinian sheikh hopes to unite Sunnis, Shiites In an interview with Al-Monitor, the founder of Jama’at al-Muslimin, Sheikh Mahmoud Jouda, talks about his party being religious and strictly nonpolitical and denies accusations of him converting to Shiism, saying he is neither Sunni nor Shiite. Palestine
Why is Israeli media attacking itself? Freedom of speech, vital to any democracy, is under attack by the Israeli media. Palestine
Will economic aid rebuild trust between Israelis, Palestinians? Israeli Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon and Palestinian Finance Minister Shukri Bishara are advancing an economic package designed to improve the lives of Palestinian youth. Palestine
The mysterious meeting between Abbas and Sisi In a November meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, with his "road map," demanded that Fatah reconcile with Hamas and that Abbas reconcile with former Fatah senior Mohammed Dahlan. Palestine
Right wing declares open season on IDF chief of staff Politicians on the Israeli right seeking political advantage have attacked Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot for merely stating IDF rules of engagement. Palestine
