Interview Ayalon: Netanyahu firing Shin Bet chief to shield inner circle from Qatar probe Former Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of endangering Israel’s democracy by going after the country’s gatekeepers, such as current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
Israel arrests 6 over Turkey money transfer scheme: What we know The announcement of the indictments comes as Israel over the past week has expanded its operations in the West Bank. Israel
Israel expands Gaza buffer zone to 20% as humanitarian situation deteriorates Israel’s expanded buffer zone will cut off Gaza from Egypt and further partition the Strip, as the humanitarian crisis in the territory deepens. Palestine
Analysis Can Saudi Arabia use investment flattery to woo Trump during visit? By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Analysis Postwar Gaza plans stall over challenge of disarming Hamas By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Airwars says Gaza war 'most fatal conflict for civilians' it documented The UK-based nonprofit Airwars said in a new report that the number of civilians killed during the first three weeks of the Israeli war on Gaza is the largest it has ever recorded since its establishment in 2014. Palestine
Trump wavers on two-state solution but foresees Israel-Palestine deal Despite his 2020 proposal for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, Trump has now suggested he is open to other ideas. United States
Qatar says ‘renewed interest’ in Gaza talks, wants unified Arab stance on Syria Doha, which had earlier suspended mediation efforts, says it supports a viable Palestinian governance model and is formulating a pan-Arab position on Syria that encompasses diverging Gulf views. Qatar
Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing 'genocide' in Gaza Israel has rejected the claim as “baseless.” Palestine
Norway's sovereign fund divests from Israel's Bezeq over West Bank links Norway’s sovereign wealth fund said it has sold all of its shares in Israel’s largest telecoms firm Bezeq, as it provides services to the Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel
Palestinian rivals Hamas, Fatah agree on committee to run post-war Gaza The agreement came during talks between the two rival Palestinian groups in Cairo. Palestine
Erdogan: Turkey ready to contribute to 'permanent ceasefire' in Gaza The Turkish president’s remarks came after the US president announced new ceasefire efforts in Gaza. Turkey
Analysis Saudi Arabia to pursue two-track approach for Trump presidency Riyadh is likely to compartmentalize business dealings with incoming President Donald Trump separately from its foreign policy engagements, where there is likely to be disagreement. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif Six months after International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan submitted his request to prosecute them, the world court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Israel
Shin Bet chief discusses Gaza truce in Turkey: What we know The Israeli official's travel to Turkey marks a dramatic development considering that Ankara has not played a part in these negotiations over the past year and Israel-Turkey relations have significantly deteriorated amid the Gaza war. Israel
US unveils new West Bank sanctions amid calls to target Israeli ministers The latest sanctions come after nearly 90 Democratic lawmakers urged the administration to penalize Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. United States
Reports Hamas' political bureau relocated to Turkey false, Turkish sources say Turkish diplomatic sources refutes claims of Hamas political leaders relocating from Qatar to Turkey, following media reports. Turkey
