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
Iran's president meets Palestinian Hamas, Islamic Jihad leaders in Syria The meeting between Raisi and Palestinian officials comes days after Palestinian militants fired dozens of rockets from the Gaza Strip toward southern Israel in response to the death of Islamic Jihad prisoner Khader Adnan. Palestine
Palestinian Khader Adnan dies in Israeli jail after 87-day hunger strike Rockets were fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip after Palestinian Khader Adnan died on hunger strike in Israel's Nitzan prison. Israel
Israel arrests Jordanian MP accused of smuggling weapons to West Bank Jordanian parliamentarian Imad al-Adwan was arrested by Israeli police at the Alenby Bridge crossing point on Saturday on suspicion of smuggling weapons and gold into the West Bank, Jordanian news outlets reported. Israel
Palestine’s Abbas meets Saudi crown prince as Hamas performs umrah Saudi Arabia is seeking to build relations with the Palestinian Authority after recent engagement with Syria and Iran. Palestine
Shooting attack in Jerusalem as Israel conducts raid in West Bank April has been a particularly deadly month in Israel and the Palestinian territories as tensions soar. Israel
Palestinian President Abbas visits Saudi Arabia to ‘strengthen’ relations Abbas’ visit follows reports in regional media that a Hamas delegation was going to visit the kingdom. Palestine
Execution of Palestinian 'collaborator' in West Bank shows falling trust in PA The Lion's Den group in the West Bank has executed a young Palestinian for collaborating with Israel in a reminder of the extrajudicial violence of the intifadas. Palestine
Cyberattacks strike Israeli banks as Iran celebrates Quds Day A group called "Anonymous Sudan" took responsibility for coordinated cyberattacks on Israeli banks and the Israel Post. Israel
Analysis Israeli fears grow of united Hezbollah-Hamas-Iran front Netanyahu’s dream of a regional Israel-led alliance with Sunni Arab states against Iran has been shattered, as Israel’s fierce enemies unite. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
UNRWA staff in Gaza strike as demands remain unmet UNRWA schools and clinics in the besieged enclave were closed as the agency failed to meet its staff’s demands. Palestine
Israeli settlers march to West Bank outpost as Jerusalem tension spikes Under heavy security, thousands of Israelis, including far-right leaders, are marching to wildcat West Bank Eviatar outpost. Israel
Two Israelis killed, third in critical condition in West Bank attack On the backdrop of growing tensions and fire exchange on both the Gaza and Lebanon borders, two Israelis were killed at a shooting attack in the Jordan Valley region. Israel
