Settler violence spike exposes Israeli government rift with military Knesset member Ram Ben-Barak of centrist Yesh Atid told Al-Monitor that the government must permit the use of administrative detention for extremist settlers to curb the violence. Israel
Wartime closures at Jerusalem holy sites raise fears of lasting shift among Palestinians Palestinians say sweeping restrictions during Ramadan and ahead of Eid reflect security concerns, but there is concern they could ultimately reshape access to worship in the Old City. Palestine
Analysis Hamas sits out Iran war as Gaza, Gulf interests take priority Hamas has so far stayed out of the escalating Iran war, despite its longstanding alliance with Tehran, reflecting a cautious strategic calculation. By Abeer Ayyoub In Istanbul, reporting on Palestine
Spain recalls Israel ambassador, calls Iran war 'flagrant illegality': What to know Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called the US-Israel war in Iran a "flagrant illegality.” Israel
Analysis Why Turkey’s exclusion from Gaza force may be a strategic blessing By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Gaza factions say Hamas cut them out of deal with Israel Hamas’ abrupt announcement of a Qatari-brokered deal with Israel to contain the escalation in Gaza was met with doubts as some parties complained of being left out of the talks. Palestine
Qatari official details mediation between Israel, Hamas The chairman of the Qatar Committee for the Reconstruction of Gaza, Mohammed al-Emadi, says mediation "helped to deescalate the conflict and spare innocent Palestinian civilians." Qatar
Israeli-Arabs split over agreement with the Emirates Some Israeli-Arabs reject the deal with the UAE, while others cheer the opening to the Arab world. United Arab Emirates
Palestinian leaders grasp for unity in Ramallah-Beirut meeting While the Sept. 3 meeting between major Palestinian faction leaders in Ramallah and Beirut was an unusual accomplishment in itself, many observers are cautious about crucial obstacles to change. Palestine
Yasser Arafat’s widow lashes out at PA over criticism of UAE-Israel deal The widow of late Palestinian President Yasser Aafat lashed out at the Palestinian Authority, accusing it of threatening her because of her position on the UAE-Israel normalization deal. United Arab Emirates
Qatar brokers Israel-Hamas cease-fire Hamas says it has reached understandings with Qatar and Israel to contain the escalation in Gaza, but details of the agreement are murky. Qatar
Palestinians say not even caves safe from Israeli bulldozers Residents of the West Bank village of Farasin are living in fear of displacement after receiving demolition notices for their houses, tents and even caves. Palestine
Turkey courts Hamas despite US pressure Despite US and Israeli criticism of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s meeting with the Hamas leadership, the relationship between Turkey and Hamas remains strong. Palestine
Congressman beats challenger who wants to condition US aid to Israel Rep. Richard Neal's victory over progressive Alex Morse came after pro-Palestine Democrats won primaries earlier in the election year. Neal was endorsed by a large pro-Israel group. Palestine
Palestinian governor of Jerusalem boxed in by Israeli authorities Since assuming his post, Palestinian Governor of Jerusalem Adnan Ghaith has been subjected to a harassment campaign by the Israeli authorities who have restricted his movement within the city. Palestine
After understandings with Hamas, Israel pushes for comprehensive cease-fire Israel warns Hamas that in order for the temporary cease-fire to be implemented, balloon terror from the Gaza Strip must stop. Palestine
Private gun ownership soars in West Bank Crime rates are rising in the West Bank, where illegal weapons are turning family feuds deadly. Palestine
