Exclusive Contrary to Netanyahu's claims, Israel spy chief pushes partial Gaza deal in Qatar As the Israeli prime minister defends his plan to take full control of Gaza, Mossad chief David Barnea pushes for a partial ceasefire deal. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Meet Nadeen Ayoub, first Palestinian woman to compete for Miss Universe The 27-year-old beauty queen, crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, will take the stage in Thailand this November, marking the first time Palestine is represented at the global competition since its founding in 1952. Palestine
Israel's Smotrich to approve E1 settlement plan that 'buries idea of Palestinian state' Despite years of international pressure against a move that would forestall a Palestinian state, Israel's E1 settlement project is set to be approved next week. Israel
Israeli envoy meets South Sudan president as Juba denies Gaza resettlement report Israel’s deputy foreign minister, Sharren Haskel, visited South Sudan amid reports that the two countries are discussing resettling Gazans there. Israel
Exclusive Gaza’s prospective postwar governor, Samir Hulileh, on his conditions for role By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Analysis As Trump tacitly backs Gaza City offensive, Netanyahu–army rift widens By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Hamas calls for avenging death of West Bank leader in Israel jail A Hamas leader in the West Bank died while in Israeli custody after he was allegedly denied medical treatment. Palestine
Analysis Kamala Harris tells Netanyahu 'time to get deal done,' highlights Palestinian suffering The meeting today encapsulates the challenges the vice president faces in maintaining a fragile Democratic coalition divided over Israel's war in Gaza. By Bryant Harris In Washington, reporting on Congress
Trump posts letter from Palestinian president ahead of Netanyahu meeting Former President Donald Trump said it was “so nice” of the Palestinian president to send the letter after the recent assassination attempt, calling him by his first name Mahmoud. Palestine
'The Beijing Declaration,' China brokers Hamas-Fatah unity deal: What we know China’s role in the region has been growing in recent years, reaching its peak with the signing of a declaration by Palestinian factions in which they agreed to form a unity government. Palestine
From Gaza to Iran: What Kamala Harris’ Middle East policy could look like Harris has been described as more critical of Israel than President Joe Biden, but with similar views on Iran and relations with regional leaders, including in the Gulf. Palestine
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
