Analysis As Pakistan military chief holds Iran talks, Israel's Netanyahu fears being left out US President Donald Trump's comment that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would do "whatever I want” is troubling the premier's inner circle ahead of the elections in October. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Ireland joins EU push to ban trade with Israeli settlements amid flotilla backlash European frustration with Israel intensified this week after a far-right Israeli minister posted a video of the mistreatment of international activists detained in the country. Israel
Israel targets Turkey charity amid Gaza flotilla tensions The request, published in Israeli media, marks a further escalation in tensions with Turkey amid disputes over Gaza aid operations. Turkey
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Pakistan's army chief visits Iran as Islamabad dials up mediation push Pakistan intensifies Iran mediation efforts, Syria’s Sharaa secures a G7 invite and Azerbaijan stirs tensions in Turkey. 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 Pakistan interior minister in Tehran amid mediation push By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
After slaying, Arabs blame apathetic police in Israel Residents of an Arab town in Israel say they need better police protection after a local businessman was shot to death. Israel
How will Hamas react if Israel assassinates its leaders? Palestinian analysts believe that Hamas will retaliate with a full military escalation if Israel assassinates any of its leaders. Palestine
Israeli right exchanges barbs as contacts with Hamas progress The negotiations between Israel and Hamas are an important diplomatic step and sparking a fierce political debate among the Israeli right. Palestine
Is Abbas planning a Cabinet overhaul? The timing of a small addition by President Mahmoud Abbas to the government of Rami al-Hamdallah is raising questions, particularly in terms of what this means for the ongoing negotiations for Palestinian reconciliation. Palestine
Hamas pursues truce with Israel, but not all factions approve Despite recent clashes between Hamas and Israel, the former seems to be taking steps toward a truce brokered by Egypt and the UN. Palestine
How deep is Dahlan involved in Israel-Hamas talks? According to some sources, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas rejects the Israel-Hamas truce deal over the involvement and mediation of his archenemy Mohammed Dahlan. Palestine
Nationality Law leads some Druze to re-evaluate identity While Druze soldiers and generals in the Israel Defense Forces have taken the lead in protesting against the discriminatory aspects of the law defining Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, many Israeli Druze are saying the controversial legislation came as no surprise. Israel
Who is afraid of Arab Israelis? The absence of the Zionist Camp from the rally against the Nationality Law constitutes a failure of the opposition and strengthens Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Women revolutionize Israeli air force Together with the Mossad, the Israeli air force leads a female revolution, appointing women to senior command posts. Israel
Israel, Hamas on verge of modest truce Without the support of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Israel and Hamas will have to make do with a small-scale truce agreement. Palestine
Palestinian diplomatic campaign gaining traction While the Netanyahu government considers it to be a minor inconvenience, the choice of Palestine to head the UN’s largest group of developing countries greatly strengthens the diplomatic status of Palestinian leadership as an international player. Palestine
Israel's nationality law knows no boundaries Israel's new nationality law undermines its prospects of being a state like any other, with recognized boundaries, living in peace and security with its neighbors. Palestine