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
Biden exit from presidential race hangs over Netanyahu's Washington trip The Israeli prime minister’s highly anticipated address to Congress risks being overshadowed by President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential contest. Israel
Middle East cheers Biden’s withdrawal, uncertain about Kamala Harris pick Many people in the region were joyful about President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, as they blame him for the crises including the war in the Gaza Strip. Palestine
Blinken signals optimism that Gaza cease-fire within reach The top US diplomat said negotiators are "inside the 10 yard line" of securing a deal to halt the nine-month war in return for the hostages' release. Israel
White House envoy McGurk heads to Jordan, UAE ahead of Netanyahu’s US visit President Joe Biden is expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week as Washington doubles down on its pursuit of a cease-fire in Gaza and initial steps toward Palestinian statehood. Palestine
Guarded optimism on Palestinian reconciliation ahead of Fatah-Hamas meeting in China Officials in Ramallah say that Hamas accepting the creation of a Palestinian state within the framework of the two-state solution is crucial to progressing Palestinian reconciliation efforts. Palestine
Republican platform a preview of Trump’s Middle East agenda The platform calls for standing with Israel, deporting "pro-Hamas radicals" and making college campuses "patriotic" again. Israel
Biden touts Gaza cease-fire progress as reelection concerns mount The president acknowledged that Israel has been “less than cooperative” during the Gaza war with its top ally the United States. Israel
US lawmakers advance bill to block new UN rights for Palestine The House Foreign Affairs Committee also voted on legislation to claw back UNRWA funds and denounce a UN decision to list Israel as an abuser of children’s rights. Palestine
Breaking | Last Updated: July 12, 2024, 7:41 am Extremist West Bank settlers, outposts hit with US sanctions The State Department imposed sanctions on Lehava, a right-wing Jewish supremacist group accused of repeated acts of violence against Palestinians. Israel
Egypt, Qatar, US, Israel officials convene in Doha for Gaza cease-fire talks The talks began in Cairo, days after Hamas said it would drop its initial demand for a permanent cease-fire. Palestine
Palestinians in war-torn Gaza outraged over assault of anti-Hamas activist A prominent activist known for his anti-Hamas positions was attacked by unknown armed men in Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli war, with many blaming Hamas for the attack. Palestine
US officials Burns, McGurk in Cairo to close gaps in Gaza cease-fire talks A White House spokesperson said there are differences that remain between the two sides, even after Hamas softened its demands in its latest counterproposal. Israel
