PLO officials in Lebanon as push to disarm Palestinian camps gains steam The effort to disarm Palestinian armed groups in Lebanon’s refugee camps will require outside support, according to one expert, as pressure to disarm Hezbollah grows. Lebanon
Egyptian national charged in attack at Colorado rally for Israeli hostages: What to know The attack is the second in as many weeks targeting pro-Israel events in the United States and is being investigated by the FBI as an act of terrorism. Egypt
Israel expands Gaza offensive as dozens reported killed at aid sites Israel has announced an expanded Gaza military operation after accusing Hamas of rejecting the latest US ceasefire proposal. Israel
Israel blocks Saudi, UAE and other FMs from West Bank visit: What to know The move to block the visit comes amid heightened international pressure on Israel to end its military offensive in Gaza and make progress toward Palestinian statehood, a key condition for normalization with Riyadh. Saudi Arabia
UAE summons Israeli envoy over Jerusalem march, provocations The United Arab Emirates has summoned Israel’s ambassador over recent tensions and violence in east Jerusalem, marking the first such diplomatic protest by the Gulf state since 2022. United Arab Emirates
US-backed Gaza aid body launches as Witkoff pans Hamas truce proposal: What to know Hamas said it accepted a US proposal on a ceasefire deal in Gaza, which both Israel and the US denied, as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is quickly deteriorating. Palestine
Exclusive EU could partially suspend Israel's association agreement within weeks: Sources European diplomats told Al-Monitor that in view of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the European Commission is expected to present options to member states for pressuring Israel on the issue. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
US-backed aid group begins controversial relief operation in Gaza The US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has faced controversy since its establishment over its plan to deliver aid to Gazans through a limited number of distribution points, without the involvement of UN agencies. Palestine
29 in Gaza die from starvation says PA; UNICEF warns 9,000 children malnourished Under international pressure, Israeli has allowed dozens of aid trucks into Gaza as Palestinian officials report starvation-related deaths. Palestine
What we know about Elias Rodriguez, suspect in attack on Israeli Embassy staff in DC The 30-year-old man from Chicago is suspected of killing Israeli embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim. United States
Two Israeli Embassy staff shot dead outside Jewish Museum in Washington The two staff members from the embassy to the United States were shot and killed late Wednesday when leaving the Jewish Museum; two others were injured. Israel
Mahmoud Abbas declares from Lebanon ‘era of weapons outside state' over Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is in Lebanon for a high-level visit that will focus on the spread of weapons inside Palestinian camps and ways to remove them. Lebanon
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrives in Lebanon Rising international pressure on Israel amid Gaza aid delays, Iran’s Khamenei defies US uranium demands, and escalating tensions follow a Russian airbase attack in Syria’s Mediterranean region. Lebanon
Newsletter: Palestine Abbas’ Lebanon visit: Turning point or reinforcement of old divides? The timing, the messaging and the potential outcomes of the visit have sparked intense debate among Palestinian political observers. Palestine
'Unacceptable': EU slams Israel over 'warning shots' fired at diplomats in West Bank The Israeli military expressed “regret for the inconvenience” after firing near a delegation in Jenin, but the incident could further strain ties between Israel and Europe. Israel
Analysis First in 8 years: Abbas visits Lebanon amid push to disarm Palestinian camps Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is en route to Beirut, where authorities have intensified pressure on Hamas operatives. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
