Gaza flotilla activists: Who are they and where are they now? Israel said French parliamentarian Rima Hassan has been deported, after Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and others were sent home earlier this week. Palestine
Amid Gulf pressure, Abbas tells Macron 'Hamas will no longer rule Gaza' Abbas has increased his anti-Hamas rhetoric in recent weeks as war rages in Gaza and a deal with Israel remains elusive, but the group has refused the call to disarm. Palestine
Trump says Iran response to nuclear proposal 'unacceptable,’ alternative ‘dire’ As talks with Iran appear to have reached an impasse, President Donald Trump said Monday that the alternative to a nuclear deal would be "very, very dire." United States
Analysis ‘A wild gamble’: Will Israel's arming of Gaza militia backfire? By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
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
Why a US-backed Gaza plan is sparking accusations of weaponizing aid Humanitarian experts say an obscure paramilitary contractor led by a former CIA official may be aiding Israel’s military in using food as a weapon of war in Gaza. Palestine
Gaza ceasefire seen imminent as Witkoff finalizes Hamas-Israel deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told relatives of hostages held in Gaza that he accepts the recent proposal by American envoy Steve Witkoff, which is expected to secure the release of 10 abductees and establish a two-month ceasefire in Gaza. Israel
Trump envoy optimistic about Gaza ceasefire as US prepares new terms US special envoy Steve Witkoff said he had "good feelings" about prospects for a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. United States
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
