Amnesty International accuses Israel of state-led ethnic cleansing in West Bank In a new report, Amnesty International said that the escalating forced displacement and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank is part of a state-led campaign to control the Palestinian territory. Palestine
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
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
Israel seizes tons of chocolate it claims is being used to fund Hamas Israel has confiscated 23 tons of chocolate bars on their way to the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Hamas, Islamic Jihad reject Human Rights Watch report on conduct of war Palestinian resistance factions dispute charge of "indiscriminate attacks" on Israeli civilians. Palestine
Egypt closes Gaza's Rafah crossing after weekend clashes Beginning Monday, the Egyptian-controlled border crossing with Gaza will be closed in both directions, a Hamas spokesperson said. Egypt
Gaza man builds race car with rudimentary tools Despite the stifling blockade on the Gaza Strip, a man from Gaza managed to manufacture a single-seat sand race car in his small shop using rudimentary tools and secondhand spare parts. Palestine
Israel suspends Sheikh Jarrah evictions Israel has temporarily halted the eviction of families in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in what residents see as a play for time to wait out the international uproar and media attention. Palestine
Will the Taliban welcome al-Qaeda back to Afghanistan? Afghanistan's economy is hanging by a thread; Iran makes the best of the Taliban; the "resistance" finds inspiration; five must reads on Afghanistan. Iran
UNRWA calls out Hamas, Israel for actions during Israel-Gaza war UNRWA has called on Hamas and Israel to respect the sanctity of its installations in order to ensure that it continues to safely provide its services to refugees. Palestine
Democrats urge US to press Egypt, Israel on Gaza border restrictions A letter signed by 53 House Democrats described the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip as "untenable." Palestine
Amputee receives first smart prosthetic limb in Gaza The first electronic prosthetic hand for a patient with the right hand amputated was recently carried out in the Gaza Strip with Qatari funding and support. Palestine
Abbas turns to King Abdullah amid Palestinian succession crisis For the second time in 40 days, Mahmoud Abbas made an unusual visit to Amman on a Jordanian army helicopter. Is the visit only political or is there an attempt to get Jordan’s advice on the Palestinian succession issue? Palestine
Hamas welcomes Taliban’s triumph in Afghanistan Hamas published an official statement in which it congratulated its victory and praised its performance. Palestine
Hamas leads gradual escalation against Israel in protest against economic restrictions Hamas and other Palestinian resistance factions in Gaza have informed Egypt that they are considering resuming marches and demonstrations along the border with Israel. Palestine