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
'No meaningful protection': Israel’s new Gaza aid rules raise data, security risks The guidelines expand Israeli authority to deny NGO registration in the Palestinian territories and visas for foreign aid workers as Gaza continues to reel from two years of war. Palestine
Analysis Why Turkey’s exclusion from Gaza force may be a strategic blessing By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Meeting Abbas, Blinken backs 'tangible steps' toward Palestinian state The US secretary of state is on a week-long Middle East tour as part of Washington’s efforts to contain any regional escalation and push for a post-war plan for Gaza. Palestine
Uncharted territory: Is Gaza war nearing an end? Various behind-the-scenes efforts seem to suggest we are finally approaching the countdown to the end of the war in Gaza. Palestine
Blinken to Israel: Reducing Gaza casualties an 'absolute imperative' The top US diplomat's meetings with Israeli officials come after President Joe Biden said he was “quietly working” to get Israel out of Gaza. Israel
Journalist Wael Dahdouh 'the mountain' inspires Gaza through tragedy Al Jazeera's bureau chief in Gaza has lost most of his family members and relatives, but is determined to continue covering the Israeli bombardment of the enclave. Palestine
Mother of Palestinian student shot in Vermont: 'Hateful rhetoric’ aided attack Al-Monitor interviewed Elizabeth Price, whose son, Hisham Awartani, was shot in the northeast US in November amid a rise in hateful actions related to the Gaza war. Palestine
How Gaza war is complicating Iran's pledge to revenge deadly bombings Despite a claim of responsibility by the Islamic State, Iranian officials continued to point fingers at Israel and the US as the main culprits yet kept vague their promise for revenge, as the region remains on edge due to the Gaza war. Iran
Analysis Israel-Hamas war gets personal for Iran Targeted killings in Iraq, Lebanon and Syria cause Iran to rethink escalatory options. By Week in Review , Andrew Parasiliti
