Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over Gaza battle with owner Unilever

Jerry Greenfield has resigned after 47 years with the company he founded, saying he could no longer “in good conscience” remain an employee of Ben & Jerry’s and that the company had been “silenced” by Unilever.

Palestine

Newsletter: Daily Briefing

Israel launches 'significant' Gaza City operation

Rubio asks Qatar to stay on as mediator after Israel strike; Greece, Cyprus try to block Turkey from $170B EU defense scheme; and more.

By Beatrice Farhat

In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict

Rubio pushes mediation in Qatar as Israel launches Gaza City assault

The top US diplomat arrived in Doha to meet with Qatari leaders as the country reels from the recent Israeli strike on its soil.

Qatar

Israeli stocks tumble as military launches Gaza City offensive

According to an Israeli military spokesperson, two divisions of 13,000-20,000 troops each are stationed on the outskirts of Gaza City and more soldiers will be deployed to the region in the coming days.

Israel

Israeli student found guilty of spying for Iran: What to know

The conviction of the 22-year-old Jewish religious student comes as Iran expands efforts to recruit both Jews and Arabs in Israel.

Israel

Analysis

As Trump rebukes Netanyahu over Doha strikes, Rubio talks tactics in Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must regret that it is US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and not the president visiting Israel this Monday.

By Ben Caspit

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

Newsletter: Israel

Netanyahu’s Doha gamble

Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha risks derailing Qatar-mediated ceasefire talks and further straining US-Israel relations.

By Ben Caspit , Rina Bassist

142 back, 10 oppose French-Saudi roadmap for two-state solution at UN: What to know

The text initiated by France and Saudi Arabia for the implementation of the two-state-solution was adopted Friday by the United Nations General Assembly with a large majority.

Israel

Analysis

Netanyahu scrambles as Gulf states push Trump to sanction Israel over Doha strikes

In an unusual move reflecting the difficult position Netanyahu placed the administration in, the United States supported a United Nations Security Council statement on Thursday condemning the Israeli strike.

By Ben Caspit

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

Israel lays siege to West Bank's Tulkarm after military vehicle hit by explosive device

Israeli troops sealed off entrances to the city of Tulkarm after an explosion hit a military vehicle as months of raids and mass displacement continue in the city’s refugee camps.

Palestine

UAE president visits Qatar, bans Israel from Dubai Airshow after Doha strikes

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan threw his country’s support behind Qatar, saying the Israeli strikes on Qatari territory violated international laws.

Qatar

EU Commission chief seeks sanctions, partial trade freeze on Israel: What to know

The proposal comes in response to Israel’s actions in Gaza, but divisions among the EU’s 27 member states make it uncertain whether the measures will be adopted.

Israel