Hamas claims Israel cannot destroy tunnel network Despite Israel's relentless bombing of Hamas' leadership and tunnels, the Islamic resistance group claims the network will survive the assault. Palestine
Change government joins casualties of conflagrations around Israel Yamina head Naftali Bennett must realize that in the worsening security chaos, his base will never support him heading an anti-Netanyahu government. Israel
Saudi Arabia plans to plant 10 billion trees in the desert Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s tree-planting program raises environmental awareness, helps society reconnect to nature and creates employment opportunities for rural communities. Gulf
East Jerusalem neighborhood key to halting Palestinian-Israeli fighting The planned eviction of Palestinian families from their lands in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, claimed by Israeli settlers, has shed light on the neighborhood and its history. Palestine
No victory picture for Israel in Gaza The IDF success in destroying Gaza underground infrastructure cannot erase photos of Hamas rockets reaching Tel Aviv. Israel
Congo proposes new initiative to break Nile dam deadlock The Democratic Republic of the Congo, the current chair of the African Union, has submitted a new initiative to resolve the ongoing dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egypt
Spotlight on Egypt to help mediate with Hamas Egypt is stepping up efforts to reach an agreement to stop the escalation and violent fighting between the Palestinian factions and Israel, amid ongoing international calls for a cease-fire. Egypt
Gaza violence sparks debate over conditioning US military aid to Israel A number of progressive Democrats have called for the United States to reexamine Israel's annual aid package. Israel
US requests evidence after Israeli airstrike destroys foreign media offices in Gaza Israel said Hamas assets were in the building, but US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday he has yet to see evidence of this. News Brief
Hamas again threatens to strike Tel Aviv after Israel kills Islamic Jihad commander Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the operation ‘could take some time. I hope it won't take long, but it's not immediate.’ Palestine
Senate unlikely to block arms sale to Israel amid Gaza conflict The Biden administration aims to provide Israel with additional bomb guidance systems. Palestine
Vaccinated Saudis free to travel abroad as ban lifted Saudi Arabia on Monday rolled back an international travel ban that has remained in place since March 2020. Saudi Arabia
Further depreciation of Turkish lira appears inevitable The surprise US inflation data last week could be the omen of deepening troubles for the Turkish economy. Turkey
Turkey’s Jewish minority takes the heat amid Israeli-Palestinian violence A frenzy of anti-Israeli coverage in Turkish media has accompanied anti-Semitic attacks on the country's small Jewish community. Turkey
Dubai greenlights concerts, sporting events Authorities in the UAE's largest city removed several virus-related restrictions on gatherings on Monday following vaccine progress. News Brief
Intel: Blinken hasn't personally seen evidence that Hamas used the building housing AP, Al Jazeera Israel says the building was used by the Palestinian militant group, but it has not publicly provided any evidence to back up that claim. Israel
