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
Battle rages over Israel's plan for industrial zone in unique West Bank landscape Environmental and anti-occupation activists are campaigning against plans to establish an industrial zone near the settlement town Beitar illit, a project they say threatens traditional agriculture and a world heritage site. Palestine
US protests inspire activists across Middle East In Israel, Palestine, Egypt and Tunisia protesters take up calls for reform in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. Palestine
Israeli security chiefs warn that annexation could ignite the West Bank Israel’s security chiefs are presenting the political echelons all the options and grim scenarios of what could happen if annexation takes place. Palestine
Jordanian foreign minister makes unannounced visit to West Bank for Abbas meeting Ahead of Israel's proposed annexation of parts of the West Bank, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi flew to Ramallah to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Palestine
Blue and White lawmakers said to support staged annexation Blue and White Knesset members are reportedly pushing for a staged annexation plan that begins with two settlement blocs. Palestine
More world leaders take stand against Netanyahu’s annexation plan Jordan's King Abdullah and leaders of the European Union are now focusing their anti-annexation efforts on the American administration. Palestine
Palestinians reject aid from UAE again The Palestinian Authority accuses the UAE of seeking to normalize ties with Israel after the UAE sends a medical aid flight to Israel. United Arab Emirates
Hamas calls for ‘resistance’ against Israel’s West Bank annexation plans A senior Hamas official called for the proposed annexation to be met with resistance among Palestinian groups. Palestine
Israel OK's transfer of Qatari financial aid to Gaza Israel approved the transfer of $50 million to the Gaza Strip, apparently in exchange for Hamas keeping calm and refraining from resuming incendiary balloon terrorism. Qatar
Palestinian activists press solidarity between Palestinians, Black Lives Matter Palestinians raised photos of Iyad al-Hallaq, an autistic Palestinian shot by Israeli police, and George Floyd to make a comparison between racism against black people and Palestinians. Palestine
Despite Abbas cutting ties, security lines remain open between Israel, PA Now that coordination with Israel has officially ended, the Palestinian security agencies are sharing indirect messages with their Israeli counterparts. Palestine
Netanyahu’s annexation plan now in Gantz, Ashkenazi’s hands Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi must now make up their minds about backing annexation. Palestine
