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 submits Gaza cease-fire response to Qatar, Egypt Hamas' formal reply comes a day after the UN Security Council passed a resolution backing the three-phase proposal. Palestine
Pentagon says Gaza aid pier had no link to Israeli hostage raid Unfounded claims that the United States or Israeli military used the Gaza aid pier for a raid that killed more than 200 Palestinians could put humanitarian aid workers in danger. Palestine
Barclays plays down Israel military links as protesters target branches More than 15 branches of the bank across England and Scotland were found with windows smashed and red paint daubed over the buildings as part of a protest calling on the bank to divest from arms companies that sell to Israel as well as from fossil fuel businesses. Palestine
In Egypt, displaced Gazans organize in grassroots movements Despite a precarious life without rights or financial resources, displaced Gazans in Egypt are organizing themselves into grassroots movements to respond to community needs and send humanitarian aid to Gaza. Egypt
Analysis Pressure builds on Netanyahu, Sinwar for Gaza cease-fire Pressure is escalating on the Israeli premier, who wants to avoid a decision on peace deal and stay in power, yet recent statements by the Hamas leader are giving him space. By Week in Review , Andrew Parasiliti
In Turkey, Qatar defense chief says no plans to expel Hamas The Qatari minister’s remarks came in response to increasing reports that the Gulf state is considering shuttering Hamas’ political headquarters in Doha. Turkey
Fatah wants Hamas to join PLO: Official Fatah and Hamas will resume their reconciliation talks in China soon, but disagreements remain between the two groups. Palestine
Could Gaza cease-fire prevent wider regional war? As the United States rallies international pressure on Hamas to accept a cease-fire proposal in hopes of ending the Gaza war, Israel and Hezbollah are launching increasingly provocative strikes across Lebanon’s border. Palestine
US sanctions Palestinian Lion's Den armed group in West Bank The group emerged in 2022 amid an uptick of violence between Palestinians and settlers in Nablus Israel
CIA chief heads to Qatar, McGurk to Egypt as US presses for Gaza deal Biden's top Middle East adviser and CIA Director Bill Burns are leading a last-ditch effort to pressure Hamas to take the first step toward ending the Gaza war. Palestine
As US downplays cease-fire gap with Israel, Biden urges Qatar to secure Hamas approval The Biden administration is projecting confidence that Israeli leaders will follow through with the latest three-phase cease-fire plan, despite unresolved sticking points that burdened previous negotiations. Israel
Palestinian presidency criticizes Iran's Khamenei publicly: What we know Iran has long backed Hamas and threw its support behind the group following its assault on southern Israel last October. Palestine